Alappuzha Gymkhana, the malayalam sports drama helmed by director-producer Khalid Rahman, has emerged as a major success story in Mollywood’s 2025 lineup. Blending heartwarming camaraderie with the grit of small-town football dreams, the film struck a chord with both critics and audiences. 

Naslen, riding high on his popularity from Premalu, delivered an earnest performance that anchored the narrative. The film’s setting in the culturally rich backdrop of alappuzha, combined with its grounded storytelling and pulsating sports sequences, helped it resonate across age groups. Following its impressive theatrical run, the makers also released the telugu dubbed version titled Gymkhana, which received a more measured response, finding appreciation mainly among urban viewers and sports drama enthusiasts.

Now, the film is all set to make its wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital debut, with reports suggesting that alappuzha Gymkhana will premiere on sony LIV in multiple languages. Although an official announcement is still awaited, strong industry buzz indicates a release date of june 5, 2025. The OTT release is expected to widen the film’s reach beyond its theatrical audience, offering viewers across linguistic boundaries a chance to experience the emotionally layered and spirited narrative. With sports dramas increasingly finding a strong following on streaming platforms, Gymkhana could gain renewed traction among home viewers, especially those who missed its limited telugu theatrical run.

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