Malayalam cinema is making its mark on OTT platforms with fresh releases. If you’re unsure what to stream this week, here is a list of Malayalam movies and series that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
3 Malayalam releases to watch on OTT this week
1. Written and directed by God
- Mould: Saiju KurupSunny Wayne, Aparna Das, Dinesh Prabhakar, Bibin George, Neena Kurup, Manikandan Pattambi
- Director: febi george
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 3 minutes
- Where to watch: Manoramamax
- Streaming Date: 20 March 2026
Written and directed by God, Jijo is the story of a struggling filmmaker who faces financial and creative setbacks. After an outburst of frustration, he gets a chance to meet God. Expecting divine help, Jijo is instead tasked with carrying out God’s will on his own. This unexpected journey leads him to self-discovery, new purpose, and a deeper understanding of life and others.
2. Seetha Payanam (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Aishwarya Arjun, Niranjan Sudheendra, Dhruv Sarja, Prakash Raj, Satyaraj, Bithiri Sathi, Arjun Sarja (cameo)
- Director: Arjun Sarja
- Style: family drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Where to watch: sunnxt
- Streaming Date: 19 March 2026
Sita Payanam is a family drama that centers on Sita, an aspiring chef who narrowly escapes a fatal accident that changes her outlook on life. As she sets out on a journey to express her gratitude to those who saved her, she falls in love with Abhishek. However, she harbors a secret that could turn her world upside down.
3. Kasaragod Embassy
- Mould: Kabir Singh Duhaan, Abu Salim, Deepak ParambolGovind Pai, Ronnie David, Sudheesh
- Director: Aatish M. Nair
- Style: crime thriller
- Runtime: 7 episodes
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: 20 March 2026
Kasaragod Embassy is a Malayalam web series based in the 2000s. The story revolves around two cousins, Aji and Chemmu, who get caught in a dangerous, risky world. Their choices, loyalties, and survival instincts are tested as they navigate this complex environment.
The narrative explores how ordinary individuals respond to extraordinary challenges, making it both relatable and profound.
The above movies and series are among the latest Malayalam releases arriving on OTT platforms this week. Many other titles in different languages are also available for streaming.
Also read: 5 South movies to watch on OTT this week: From Duniya Vijay’s Landlord to Aishwarya Arjun’s Seetha Payanam