Eyes OTT Release: Kani Kusruti’s Sony LIV Series Gets October 9 Premiere
Malayalam cinema is expanding its presence in the streaming space with another intriguing original series. Eyes, the upcoming Sony LIV Malayalam series directed by Uyare filmmaker Manu Ashokan, has officially received its premiere date. The series will begin streaming on October 9, 2026, with the makers also unveiling its trailer ahead of the release.
The project has attracted attention because of its ensemble cast and the reunion of Manu Ashokan with the acclaimed writing duo Bobby-Sanjay. Rather than being presented as a conventional police investigation, Eyes appears to examine the psychological side of cases involving stalking, obsession and controlling behaviour.
Kani Kusruti Leads Eyes as a Police Officer
The series stars Kani Kusruti in the central role, with Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyappan and Dev Mohan also appearing in important roles. The show carries the tagline “Watch, Protect, Defend,” which gives an indication of its focus on observation, protection and investigation.
Kani Kusruti plays Tina Sebastian, a police officer who investigates disturbing cases involving women. The character places the investigative element of the series at the centre of the narrative, while the story also moves into the psychological dimensions behind the cases.
This gives Eyes a broader premise than a straightforward crime drama. The investigation is not limited to finding out what happened; it also involves trying to understand why certain situations develop and how potentially dangerous behaviour can be identified before it becomes more serious.
A Story About Obsession, Control and Fear
According to the information released by the makers, Eyes explores the complicated space between affection and control. The series examines themes including obsession, vulnerability, fear and stalking, particularly when seemingly ordinary behaviour begins to cross personal boundaries.
One of the notable elements of the premise is the involvement of mental health professionals. In the series, they work alongside the police to understand the psychology of stalkers, recognise warning signs and attempt to prevent situations from escalating.
That approach could allow the series to examine crime from a perspective that goes beyond the conventional question of identifying a culprit. The psychological motivation behind threatening behaviour becomes an important part of the investigation.
The subject also gives the title Eyes an interesting connection to the show's central idea: watching, being watched and recognising warning signs that may otherwise remain unnoticed.
Manu Ashokan Reunites With Bobby-Sanjay
Eyes marks Manu Ashokan's reunion with writers Bobby and Sanjay, following their collaborations on Uyare and Kaanekkaane. The writers have scripted the series from a story by Anjana Nayar.
Manu Ashokan made his feature-film directorial debut with Uyare, which starred Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas. He subsequently directed Kaanekkaane, featuring Tovino Thomas, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Shruti Ramachandran.
With Eyes, the filmmaker moves into the web-series format. That transition is significant because a series allows a story to spend more time developing characters, investigations and psychological motivations than a conventional feature-length narrative.
Whether that additional space is used for deeper characterisation or a more layered investigation will become clearer once the series begins streaming.
Technical Team Behind the Series
Eyes is produced by TR Shamsudheen under the banner of Dream Katcher Productions. The series features cinematography by Gautham Sankar, while Ranjin Raj has composed the music.
The production also has a multilingual streaming strategy. In addition to Malayalam, Eyes will be available in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
The availability across four Indian languages gives the series an opportunity to reach viewers beyond the Malayalam-speaking audience. For a streaming original, multilingual availability can also make a regional story accessible to a wider audience without requiring viewers to depend entirely on subtitles.
Why Eyes Could Stand Out Among Crime Series
Crime and investigative stories are already a major part of the streaming landscape, but Eyes has a slightly different angle in its premise. Its central investigation is connected not only to criminal incidents but also to the behaviour and psychology surrounding stalking and obsession.
The involvement of mental health professionals further broadens the narrative. Instead of treating every case simply as a police puzzle, the show appears interested in the behavioural patterns that can precede more serious situations.
That combination of police investigation and psychological exploration could become one of the defining features of the series.
However, the actual impact of the concept will depend on its execution, including how realistically the investigation and psychological elements are presented. The trailer and eventual episodes will provide a clearer indication of the show's tone and storytelling approach.
Eyes OTT Release Date and Streaming Details
For viewers waiting for the new Malayalam thriller series, the important date is now confirmed.
Eyes will premiere on Sony LIV on October 9, 2026. The series will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, and its principal cast includes Kani Kusruti, Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyappan and Dev Mohan.
With Manu Ashokan returning alongside Bobby-Sanjay and a story built around stalking, obsession, vulnerability and fear, Eyes enters the streaming space with a premise that combines crime investigation with psychological elements. Its October 9 release will reveal how effectively the series translates that concept into a complete web-series experience.
