The Arjun Ashokan starrer ‘Sumathi Valavu’, which released in theatres over a month ago, is now set for its digital premiere.As confirmed officially by the OTT platform, the horror film will begin streaming on Zee5 from September 26, 2025. Audiences can enjoy it in Malayalam, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
A village, a legend, and a ghostly curve – that’s ‘Sumathi Valavu’
Directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar and written by Abhilash Pillai, the movie marks their second outing after ‘Malikappuram’. Rooted in rural Kerala of the 1990s, the plot unfolds around a notorious road bend named after Sumathi, a woman who died tragically there. Local lore claims the curve is cursed, and those who dare to cross it face mysterious consequences. It is based on a real belief surrounding the road curve located near Mylamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram.
Arjun Ashokan in a spooky yet fun ride
Arjun Ashokan plays Appu, a young man who finds himself trapped in the chilling enigma surrounding the haunted spot. The film blends horror with touches of comedy, offering a mix of scares and laughs. With a decent hype surrounding the movie, ‘Sumathi Valavu’ had received only a mediocre reception in cinemas.
Audiences verdict for the Arjun Ashokan starrer
Let’s take a look at how the Twitter users reacted to the movie. One wrote, “| A Generic Horror Movie Idea Made Passable by Humor In an evolving world, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing.” Another one wrote, “A fun horror film with a cliche storyline. The plot of the story revolves through the lives of the villagers and the scary myth and strange incidents surrounding the mysterious road curve forms the base for the story. Abhilash Pillai has penned a simple story with horror sequences for entertaining the family audience to enjoy with a bag of popcorn. This is a generic film that is enjoyed in festival seasons with fun, humour, drama, romance, emotions, but misses out on high goosebump moments in the story though managed with good technicalities.“
