The Bandra ZEE5 premiere is set for 13 November 2026, bringing the Malayalam film starring Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia to streaming for the first time, Esquire India reported. The film is from 2023, so it finally makes its digital debut after more than three years.

For Malayalam film fans, this closes a long wait. Bandra reached cinemas in 2023, but it did not stream until now. The film arrives on ZEE5 on Friday, 13 November.

Quick answer

  • Platform: ZEE5.
  • Date: 13 November 2026.
  • Language: Malayalam.
  • Director: Arun Gopy.
  • Lead cast: Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia.

What Bandra is about

Esquire India describes Bandra as a romantic gangster drama. It moves between the glamour of 1990s Hindi cinema and the underworld. Dileep plays businessman Alexander Aala Dominic, and Tamannaah Bhatia plays actress Tara Janaki.

The film is directed by Arun Gopy. Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas, R Sarathkumar and Siddique co star. The mix of Malayalam and Hindi film worlds gives the cast an unusual spread.

Why the Bandra ZEE5 premiere took so long

The report does not explain the delay. It only says the film arrives after more than three years. Streaming dates for older theatrical releases often depend on rights deals and platform schedules.

What matters for viewers is the result. The film is now on a major platform with a confirmed date. You can add it to your list and watch it with family on the weekend.

Other Malayalam releases on 13 November

The same day also brings The Third Murder to ManoramaMAX. It is a Malayalam thriller starring Saiju Kurup as DYSP Christy. International viewers can watch it on Simply South.

So Malayalam audiences have two options on one Friday. One is a star driven gangster drama, and the other is a police thriller. Both are listed in Esquire India’s weekly roundup of South Indian releases.

How to watch

Open the ZEE5 app or website on 13 November and search for Bandra. Check that your plan includes the title, since catalogues can differ by plan. If you cannot find it, look in the Malayalam section.

Meanwhile, bigger releases are landing too. Our report on Jailer 2 on Prime Video covers the 12 November launch. Together they make this a heavy week for South Indian streaming.

FAQ

When does Bandra stream on ZEE5?

Bandra streams on ZEE5 from 13 November 2026. It is the film’s first digital release after more than three years.

Who is in the cast of Bandra?

Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia lead the film. Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas, R Sarathkumar and Siddique co star. Arun Gopy directed it.

Is Bandra a Malayalam film?

Yes, it is a Malayalam film. Its story moves between the world of 1990s Hindi cinema and the underworld.