Pharma OTT Release: Nivin Pauly’s Medical Thriller Drops On December 19 | Details Inside

Nivin Pauly is gearing up for one of the most significant shifts in his career as he steps into the world of long-format storytelling with Pharma, a tense medical drama thriller that marks his official

web-series debut. The series arrives at a time when Malayalam cinema continues to lead conversations around bold, grounded narratives, and Pharma appears poised to expand that reputation further.

When And Where To Watch Pharma

Pharma is set to premiere exclusively on JioHotstar on December 19, 2025. The platform announced the release date alongside a gripping trailer reveal that has already begun building expectations. The series will stream in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, ensuring a wide pan-Indian reach for Nivin Pauly’s OTT debut.

Pharma: Trailer Breakdown And Plot

The official trailer offers a taut glimpse into the morally turbulent world of KP Vinod, a young and eager medical sales representative navigating a competitive and cut-throat pharmaceutical market. At the beginning, Vinod struggles to persuade doctors and hospitals to adopt his company’s newly developed drug. His persistence eventually pays off when he succeeds in making KydoXin one of the industry’s fastest-adopted medications, earning him recognition and fast-tracked professional success.

However, Vinod’s triumph unravels when he learns that KydoXin is causing devastating side effects among patients. The revelation forces him into a moral crisis, shifting the narrative into a gripping fight for accountability and justice. The series explores corporate manipulation, ethical collapse, and the haunting question of whether one man can challenge a deeply entrenched, profit-driven system he once enabled.

Cast And Crew

Nivin Pauly leads the series with what appears to be one of his most layered roles in recent years. He is joined by Rajit Kapur, Narain, Veena Nandakumar, Shruti Ramachandran, Muthumani, Aalekh Kapoor, and several other prominent performers who anchor the story’s emotional and ethical conflicts.

Written and directed by PR Arun, Pharma draws from a tapestry of real-life incidents and whistleblower accounts from the pharmaceutical industry. The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, while Abhinandan Ramanujam handles the cinematography and Sreejith Sarang serves as editor. With this creative team, the series aims for a grounded yet cinematic intensity that matches the real-world stakes at the heart of the story.

Nivin Pauly’s Upcoming Films

Beyond Pharma, Nivin Pauly has a packed slate ahead. He will next be seen in Sarvam Maya, a horror-comedy directed by Akhil Sathyan, releasing on December 25, 2025. The film follows the misadventures of a young temple priest whose life spirals into chaos after an unexpected encounter with a wandering spirit.

The actor is also working on an untitled political thriller directed by B. Unnikrishnan, adding yet another radically different genre to his upcoming lineup. Additionally, he will appear in Benz, the Raghava Lawrence starrer that has already begun generating conversation.