Malayalam cinema is buzzing with the first teaser for Jambi, the latest from Weekend Blockbusters, the folks behind the superhero hit Minnal Murali. Dropped on June 15, 2025, this 49-second sneak peek, as covered by OTTplay, gives us a spine-chilling taste of a story centered on a zombie-like velichappadu—a traditional Kerala oracle figure turned into something straight out of a horror flick. With its eerie vibes and bold nod to local folklore, Jambi is already shaping up to be a wild ride in the Weekend Cinematic Universe (WCU).
The teaser is short but packs a punch, throwing us into a dark world with blood-red visuals, creepy chants, and a velichappadu rocking some seriously unsettling makeup. It’s not your typical zombie fare—this feels like Kerala’s myths and traditions cranked up to nightmare mode. Fans on X are losing it, calling the teaser “chilling” and hyping up its mix of horror and superhero energy. The tagline “Jambi will rise,” tossed out with skull and zombie emojis, has everyone guessing: is this velichappadu a villain, an antihero, or something else entirely?
No word yet on who’s directing—though some fans are betting on Minnal Murali’s Basil Joseph—but Weekend Blockbusters is clearly going all-in. They’ve got a knack for blending Kerala’s heart with stories that click globally, and Jambi looks like it’s taking that to the next level. The velichappadu, usually a sacred figure in Kerala’s temple rituals, gets a dark twist here, maybe diving into themes like possession or supernatural payback. It’s all set in the same universe as Minnal Murali and Detective Ujjwalan, so folks are already wondering if Tovino Thomas or other WCU characters might pop up.
The timing couldn’t be better. Malayalam films are killing it on the global stage, with stuff like Alappuzha Gymkhana and Pattth blowing up on platforms like SonyLIV and ManoramaMAX. Jambi feels like it’s riding that wave, with a slick teaser that screams high production value—think haunting sound design and visuals that stick with you. Fans on X are eating it up, raving about the “goosebump factor” and begging for more info on the cast or when it’s dropping. No confirmation yet on whether it’s headed to theaters or straight to streaming, but Netflix, where Minnal Murali found its home, seems like a safe bet.
What’s got everyone hooked is how Jambi mixes Kerala’s cultural roots with a fresh spin on the superhero-horror vibe. It’s not just another caped crusader story—it’s digging into local traditions while delivering scares that could hook anyone, anywhere. The teaser’s got fans buzzing about how it might tie into Minnal Murali’s small-town heroics or Detective Ujjwalan’s quirky mysteries, building out the WCU in a bold new way.
For now, Jambi’s teaser is doing exactly what it’s supposed to: getting people hyped and curious. Whether it’s a full-on horror fest or a dark superhero saga, it’s clear Weekend Blockbusters is swinging big. With Malayalam cinema’s hot streak and the WCU growing, Jambi could be the creepy, thrilling chapter that takes things to a whole new level. Keep your eyes peeled—this one’s gonna be wild.
Source: OTTplay