Mumbai: Strengthening its regional content slate, JioHotstar is set to premiere Cousins & Kalyanam, an upcoming Malayalam rom-com web series poised to charm audiences across the country. Marking a significant milestone for Malayalam OTT entertainment, the series becomes the first long-form web series in the language, featuring more than fifty episodes.
Produced under the IN10 Media banner, Cousins & Kalyanam is written and created by Praveen Balakrishnan and directed by Vishnu Chandran, with Anoop Chandrasekhar serving as production coordinator. The series brings together popular duo Priya Prakash Varrier and Roshan Abdul Rahoof, reuniting after their successful pairing in the film Oru Adaar Love. The cast also features Junais, Nandhana Varma, Subin Tarzan, Saniya Fathima, and Nanda Jayadev in pivotal roles.
A lighthearted exploration of family, friendship, and relationships, the narrative spans 25 years and seven weddings, following the amusing and heartwarming journey of six cousins. Packed with relatable moments and unexpected twists, the series is designed to deliver wholesome entertainment to viewers of all ages.
The visual storytelling is led by cinematographer Noushad Shereef, while editor Sooraj E. S. shapes the series’ pace and narrative flow.
Expanding its accessibility and reach, Cousins & Kalyanam will stream in seven languages — Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, and Bengali — reinforcing JioHotstar’s commitment to multilingual content distribution.
With a strong lineup of talent, an engaging storyline, and a first-of-its-kind long-form format in Malayalam, Cousins & Kalyanam is set to become a compelling new addition to the regional OTT landscape.
