Eko Ends 2025 With a Chilling Malayalam-First OTT Premiere on Netflix

Netflix closes 2025 with Eko, a Malayalam mystery thriller that chooses an unusual release strategy.

The platform premieres only the Malayalam version on December 31, 2025.

Dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada arrive later on January 7, 2026.

This move breaks Netflix’s usual multilingual release pattern.

Eko marks the third and final chapter of Bahul Ramesh’s Animal Trilogy.

The trilogy includes Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files 2.

Director Dinjith Ayyathan sets the story in Kaattukunnu’s fog-covered hills in Kerala.

The plot follows the mysterious disappearance of Kuriachan, a feared dog breeder with a dark reputation.Many people search for him, hoping to uncover secrets buried in his violent past.

Each visitor brings questions, suspicions, and unsettling revelations.

Kuriachan’s wife, Mlaathi Chedathi, remains trapped in the estate’s growing tension.

Peeyos, a young helper, witnesses strange events that blur truth and fear.The dogs Kuriachan bred play a disturbing role in revealing hidden crimes.As the mystery deepens, long-buried truths slowly surface.

Sandeep Pradeep, Biama Momin, Vineeth, and Narain lead the cast.Mujeeb Majeed’s haunting score supports the film’s slow-burning tension.

Eko promises a chilling year-end watch for mystery lovers.

References:

Eko on OTT: Netflix Makes a Last-Minute Change Ahead of Premiere

Eko OTT Release: Netflix Begins Streaming the Latest Malayalam Mystery