Bandra Now Streaming on Zee5: Dileep and Tamannaah’s Malayalam Film After 3 Years

Bandra is now streaming on Zee5. The Malayalam film started streaming on 13 November 2026, almost three years after it released in theatres.

The film came to cinemas on 10 November 2023, during Diwali. Since then, it stayed away from streaming for nearly three years. Fans waited a long time. Now the wait is over. If you have a Zee5 subscription, you can watch Bandra at home from today.

Bandra stars Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia. It is Tamannaah’s first Malayalam film. The film is a romantic gangster drama, set across two timelines. It tells the story of a 1990s Bollywood actress and the powerful businessman connected to her past.

The film did not do well in theatres. It collected only around Rs 6 crore worldwide, against a budget of around Rs 35 crore. But a weak theatre run does not always mean a weak OTT run. Many films find their real audience on streaming. Bandra now gets that second chance on Zee5.

Bandra Is Now Streaming on Zee5

Bandra started streaming on Zee5 on Friday, 13 November 2026. Zee5 confirmed the date through its official social media announcement on 5 November. The film is available on the platform in Malayalam.

This is one of the longest waits for a Malayalam film to reach OTT. Most films come to streaming within four to eight weeks of their theatre release. Bandra took almost three years. That long gap is the biggest talking point around this release. Many people who missed the film in theatres in 2023 can now finally watch it at home.

If you have a Zee5 subscription, you can watch the film now. Open Zee5, search for “Bandra”, and the film will show up. There is no extra payment. It is included in the subscription.

Bandra OTT Release Details

Here are the streaming details of the film in one place.

The film is streaming in Malayalam, its original language. Zee5 has listed the film with Malayalam audio. If you watched Dileep’s films before, you will know his style. This one is different from his usual comedies. It is a gangster drama with a love story at its centre.

Why Bandra Took Almost 3 Years to Come to OTT

The three-year wait is unusual, and many viewers have asked why it took so long. The honest answer is that no official reason was ever given for the delay.

In February 2024, a few months after the theatre release, reports said the film would come to OTT by mid-2024. That did not happen. After that, there was no news about the streaming release for a long time. The film simply stayed off all streaming platforms. Some reports guessed that the digital rights were stuck in talks, but that was only a guess. Nobody from the makers or Zee5 confirmed any reason.

Then, on 5 November 2026, Zee5 announced the date. The film would stream from 13 November 2026. Just like that, after nearly three years, the wait ended.

Long delays like this are rare. Sometimes a film’s digital rights get stuck because of price talks. Sometimes the makers wait for a better deal. Sometimes the platform changes its plans. In Bandra’s case, we do not know the real reason. What we know is that the film is finally here, and viewers can watch it now.

The Story of Bandra

Bandra is a romantic gangster drama. The story moves between two timelines — the present day and the 1990s.

In the present day, an aspiring filmmaker is trying to make a film. He starts looking into the mysterious death of Tara Janaki, a Bollywood actress from the 1990s. As he digs deeper, he finds that her life was not as glamorous as it looked. She had a troubled past, including an abusive relationship with a film producer. Her story is also connected to Alexander Aala Dominic, a powerful businessman with links to the underworld.

In the 1990s timeline, we see Tara Janaki’s life as a young actress. We see her dreams, her rise, and the people who controlled her life. The film shows how her past and the present-day investigation come together.

The film mixes romance, action and drama. It is not a simple love story. It is a story about power, ambition and the dark side of the film world. The gangster angle comes from Aala’s world — he is a Mumbai businessman with a past in the underworld.

Bandra Cast and Crew

Dileep plays Alexander Aala Dominic, a Mumbai businessman and gangster. It is a serious role for him, very different from the comedy roles he is known for. His character is powerful, quiet and dangerous.

Tamannaah Bhatia plays Tara Janaki, a Bollywood actress from the 1990s. This is her first Malayalam film. She plays a woman whose life looks bright from the outside but is troubled inside. Her role is the emotional centre of the film.

Dino Morea, Mamta Mohandas and R. Sarathkumar play important supporting roles. The film has a big cast, and many familiar faces from Malayalam cinema appear in it.

The film is directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna. It is produced by Vinayaka Ajith under Ajith Vinayaka Films.

Bandra Film Details

The film runs for 2 hours 36 minutes. It is a long film, so plan close to two and a half hours if you sit down to watch it.

The budget was around Rs 35 crore. That is a big budget for a Malayalam film. The film was made on a large scale, with big sets, a 1990s Bollywood look, and action scenes. That is why the box office result mattered a lot for this film.

Bandra Box Office: How It Did in Theatres

Bandra did not do well in theatres. The film opened on 10 November 2023 with Rs 1.15 crore net in India on day one. After that, the collections stayed low. The film’s total worldwide collection was only around Rs 6 crore.

That is far below its budget of around Rs 35 crore. The film was a flop in theatres. The reviews were also negative. Critics did not like the film much, and the audience response was weak too.

But a flop in theatres does not always mean a flop on OTT. Many films that failed in cinemas have found a big audience on streaming. People watch at home with different expectations. They give a film a second chance. Bandra has a strong lead pair, a big scale and a story that many people have not seen yet. The next few days will show how it performs on Zee5.

How to Watch Bandra on Zee5

Watching the film is simple. You need a Zee5 subscription. The film is included in the subscription, so there is no extra charge.

Open the Zee5 app on your phone, TV or laptop. Search for “Bandra”. The film will appear in the search results. Tap on it and press play. The film is available in Malayalam from today.

If you do not have Zee5, you will need to take a subscription first. The film is only on Zee5. It is not available on Netflix, Prime Video or any other platform right now. Zee5 has the streaming rights for this film.

Should You Watch Bandra on Zee5?

If you like Dileep, Bandra is worth one watch at home. It is a different kind of role for him — serious, quiet and powerful, not comedy. Tamannaah’s Malayalam debut is another reason to watch it. She plays a 1990s actress, and her look and performance carry a big part of the film.

If you skipped the film in theatres in 2023, the OTT release is a good chance to judge it yourself. Watching at home costs nothing extra if you already have Zee5. You can watch it in Malayalam, pause it when you want, and finish it over two sittings if two and a half hours feels long.

Bandra is now streaming on Zee5. It started streaming on 13 November 2026, almost three years after its theatre release. Open Zee5 and watch it now.

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