Karakkam Malayalam Musical Horror Comedy to Stream on SonyLIV in July 2026
Karakkam, Malayalam cinema's first musical horror comedy, was released in theatres on May 28, 2026, to positive reviews. The film follows two carefree young men who disturb five spirits in a cemetery, leading to a haunting and an unusual journey to resolve the mystery. After its theatrical run, Karakkam is set to premiere on SonyLIV in July 2026, with availability in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. The exact OTT release date is yet to be announced.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 35/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a neutral cultural and entertainment perspective, focusing on the film's release details and content without political framing. Both sources emphasize the film's genre innovation and distribution plans, reflecting industry and audience interests rather than political viewpoints.
Coverage across the articles is generally positive, highlighting the film's unique blend of music, horror, and comedy and its favorable reception. The tone is informative and anticipatory regarding the upcoming digital release, with no negative or critical sentiment evident.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.