Kappi Squad

Kappi Squad
GenreComedy drama
Created bySrikanth Mohan
Written byAdithya Thejas
Subin George
Directed byBelraj Kalarickal
Starring
  • Rinosh George
  • Anagha Ajith
  • Diya Deepan
  • Joel Joseph
  • Abhirami Dayanandan
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerRahul Riji Nair
Production companyFirst Print Studios
Original release
NetworkJioHotstar
ReleaseOctober 15, 2026 (2026-10-15)

Kappi Squad is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama web series created by Srikanth Mohan and directed by Belraj Kalarickal. Produced by Rahul Riji Nair under First Print Studios, it premiered on JioHotstar on 15 October 2026.

Premise

The series follows a group of young friends, Kiran, Pappi, Anu and Isha, who leave behind their routine lives and try to build a future by opening a cafe together.

Cast

Episodes

No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
1"Hangover"15 October 2026 (2026-10-15)
2"The First and Last Sip"15 October 2026 (2026-10-15)
3"Grandma and the Birthday Party"15 October 2026 (2026-10-15)
4"Mission: Best Coffee"15 October 2026 (2026-10-15)
5"The Coffee Hunt"22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
6"Cafe Dream"22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
7"Hidden Secrets"22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
8"Car and Café"22 October 2026 (2026-10-22)
9"Light, Camera, Coffee"29 October 2026 (2026-10-29)
10"Worst Coffee Experience"29 October 2026 (2026-10-29)
11"Childhood Friend & The Groom"29 October 2026 (2026-10-29)
12"Barista Arrives"29 October 2026 (2026-10-29)

Production

The series was created by actor-filmmaker Srikanth Mohan, who had earlier directed the SonyLIV series Jai Mahendran. It was directed by Belraj Kalarickal and written by Adithya Thejas and Subin George. It marks the OTT debut of Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant Rinosh George.

Kalarickal, a founding member of First Print Studios, died shortly after the series premiered.

Release

The first season premiered on JioHotstar on 15 October 2026, with a planned run of 100 episodes.

Reception

M9 News described the series as an average but watchable urban comedy.

References

  1. 1 2 "'Kappi Squad' to stream on JioHotstar from October 15". UNI. 8 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "6 Malayalam OTT Releases To Watch This Week (Oct 12-18)". Esquire India.
  3. ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/kappi-squad-first-impression-friends-inspired-malayalam-sitcom-jiohotstar-3020614-2026-10-19
  4. ↑ "Kappi Squad Release Date: JioHotstar's 100 Episode Malayalam Series Is Almost Here". Flickonclick. 14 October 2026.
  5. ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Jun/17/malayalamnews2026jun17new-jiohotstar-malayalam-series-kappi-squad-launched
  6. ↑ "'Kaapi Squad' director Belraj Kalarickal dies a day after series premiere". Onmanorama. 17 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "Kappi Squad Review: Average but Watchable Urban Comedy". M9 News.