After a relatively quiet theatrical run in November 2025, the Malayalam crime thriller Amos Alexander is set to make its digital debut, offering the film a fresh opportunity to find its audience. Starring Aju Varghese and Jaffer Idukki in pivotal roles, the movie will begin streaming on February 20, 2026, exclusively on Sun NXT. Viewers can access the film with English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond Kerala.
Directed by Ajay Shaji, Amos Alexander weaves a dark, psychological narrative centered on a journalist couple whose lives are irrevocably altered after an encounter with a convicted criminal. The story follows John (Aju Varghese) and Mary Philip (Tara Amala Joseph), hosts of a true-crime show, as they travel to interview the notorious Amos Alexander (Jaffer Idukki). What begins as a routine professional assignment spirals into a tense psychological duel when the convict claims the police overlooked critical truths and makes disturbing confessions, forcing the journalists to confront unsettling secrets and their own traumatic pasts.
The film features a strong ensemble cast including Dayyana Hameed, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and Nadirsha in supporting roles . Shot in Thodupuzha with music composed by Miniboy, the thriller employs a non-linear structure to explore themes of guilt, obsession, and the dangerous intimacy between storyteller and subject . While the film received mixed reviews during its theatrical run—with some critics pointing to weak direction and underutilized characters—Jaffer Idukki’s performance as the menacing convict has been widely praised as a standout .
As Amos Alexander prepares for its OTT release, it joins a robust lineup of Malayalam content arriving on streaming platforms this week, including the action-comedy Chatha Pacha on Netflix . The digital premiere represents a strategic opportunity for the crime thriller to connect with audiences who appreciate slow-burn suspense and psychological depth, potentially finding the appreciation that eluded it in theaters . For fans of investigative dramas and character-driven narratives, this Sun NXT release promises a gripping, if imperfect, exploration of justice and human darkness .