Malayalam cinema has lined up several new releases to watch on OTT this week. If you are planning to stream something new online, here is a list of Malayalam movies to watch.
3 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week
1. Dias Era
- Mould: Pranav Mohanlal, Sushmita Bhatt, Gibin Gopinath, Jaya Kurup, Arun Ajikumar, Sridhanya, Madan Babu K, Sudha Sukumari, Shine Tom Chacko
- Director: Rahul Sadashivan
- Style: horror thriller
- Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes
- Streaming Date: 5 December 2025
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Dice Era is the story of Rohan, the son of an Indian-American architect, who lives a spoiled, rich-brat lifestyle in a posh area of Kerala. His prosperous life takes a serious turn when Kani, the girl with whom he was once engaged, dies.
At her funeral, Rohan twisted her hair clip and kept it as a memento before returning home. However, he soon begins to be haunted by the malevolent spirit of Kani, who caresses his hair, makes chilanka (knurling) sounds, and even grabs him by the collar to strangle him.
Horrified, Rohan seeks answers with the help of Madhusudan Potti, an occult expert. Does Rohan escape the haunting and why is he being targeted forms the core of the film.
2. The Girlfriend (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Rashmika Mandanna, Dixit Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rahul Ravindran, Rao Ramesh, Rohini Moleti
- Director: Rahul Ravindran
- Style: romantic drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Streaming Date: 5 December 2025
- Where to watch: Netflix
The Girlfriend is a romantic drama starring Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role. The story revolves around a young woman named Bhooma, raised by her single father, who enrolls in a college in Hyderabad to pursue a master’s degree in English literature.
In the same college, she meets Vikram, a student from another department. After spending a movie night together, the two fall in love and soon enter a relationship, even though Bhuma was initially hesitant.
Soon, Bhuma realizes that Vikram is a control freak who starts involving himself in every aspect of her life. What follows is a tumultuous journey in which Bhuma must break free from a toxic relationship, despite receiving little or no support from her father or friends.
3. Communist Pacha Adhwa Appa
- Mould: Nazlin Jameela Saleem, Althaf Saleem, Sajin Cherukayil, Zakaria, Ranji Kankol, Vigilesh Karayad
- Director: Shamim Moideen
- Style: Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
- Streaming Date: tba
- Where to watch: saina play
Communist Pacha Adhwa Appa narrates the story of Wahid, a young man struggling with frustration after a clash of egos. To deal with his emotions, he returned to his hometown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Wahid reconnects with his old friends, spending time playing cricket, he begins to confront the underlying conflicts within his community. This journey makes him realize that true change starts from within.
Apart from these releases, many other South Indian movies and shows are also arriving on OTT this week.
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