Aadu 3 OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch The Jayasurya Starrer Malayalam Action Comedy Online

It is finally here, the eagerly awaited arrival of the 'Pinky' gang back on television screens. With its stupendous success in the theatres after raking in over ₹100 crores worldwide, the latest entry into the Aadu franchise, titled ‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1’, starring Jayasurya, has finally secured its digital release date. This third part in the highly successful series has taken a step up from its earth-bound shenanigans into a far-flung tale of fantasy involving multiple timelines starting from the year 2370 all the way back to colonial-era Kerala. If you missed out on the fun at theatres with Shaji Pappan or wish to uncover the secret behind star dust, get ready to watch on OTT.

Aadu 3: When And Where To Watch

‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1’ is set to release on ZEE5 on May 1, 2026. The update was shared through the platform's official social media pages, confirming that the film will be available for streaming in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Along with the announcement, the team wrote, "Kodikeyarana Pooramayi (The Festival Begins). Shaji Pappan and gang are back with double the madness. Aadu 3 premieres May 1 on Malayalam ZEE5. Get ready for a full-on mass action comedy ride!"

Aadu 3 Plot

According to IMDb, the movie’s gist reads, “Shaji Pappan and gang appear in different roles in three parallel timelines, past, present, and future. As powerful enemies emerge in all eras, the gang is drawn into high-stakes confrontations.”

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Aadu 3 Cast

‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1’ features the return of the original ensemble from the previous instalments, led by Jayasurya in his iconic role as Shaji Pappan. The film, which hit theatres on March 19, 2026, also introduces several new faces to the chaotic gang. 

Main Cast and Characters

• Jayasurya as Shaji Pappan

• Vinayakan as Dude

• Saiju Kurup as Arakkal Abu

• Sunny Wayne as Sathan Xavier

• Vijay Babu as SI 'Sarbath' Shameer

• Dharmajan Bolgatty as Captain Sachin Cleetus

• Harikrishnan as Lolan

• Bhagath Manuel as Krishnan Mandaram 

Supporting and New Additions

• Indrans as P.P Sasi Aashan

• Bijukuttan as Battery Simon

• Aju Varghese as Driver Ponnappan

• Fukru (Krishna Jeev): A new addition to Shaji Pappan's gang.

• Alleya Bourne as Kate Lara

• Vedhika: Features in a special dance number.

Aadu 3 IMDb Rating

The movie has received mixed reviews from audiences, with a 6.8 IMDb rating.

If you love watching Malayalam action movies, then ‘Aadu 3’ must be on your watch list.

Image Credits: IMDb, YouTube

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