Malayalam cinema is making its mark on OTT platforms with fresh releases. If you’re unsure what to stream this week, here’s a list of Malayalam movies that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
4 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week
1. Pennam Porattam
- Mould: Raina Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Subhash Chandran, Shanuj Alanallur, Satish Pulika, Dinesh Pe Po, Varsha Valsan, Akshay Vijaykumar, Tovino Thomas (voice only)
- Director: Rajesh Madhavan
- Style: fantasy comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 13 March 2026
Pennam Porattam is a social satire fantasy drama that deals with themes of absurdity. The film is based in a fictional village called Pattada, a place that is defined by its association with death. The story focuses on Gopalan Master, Charulata and Suttu, each of whom faces harsh judgment and violence from the village.
Through their struggles, the story highlights the plight of marginalized individuals. Suttu finds solace in freedom and decides to leave. However, Charulatha’s future remains uncertain as she is trapped in Pattada’s cycle of violence and injustice.
2. Made in Korea (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Priyanka Arul Mohan, Hi-Jin, No Ho-Jin, Hrishikant
- Director: Ra. Karthik
- Style: adventure drama
- Runtime: tba
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 12 March 2026
Made in Korea explores Shenbagam’s lifelong curiosity about Korean culture, an interest he has had since childhood. Affectionately known as Shenba, she is a young woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu, whose long-time dream is to visit South Korea.
What starts off as a quiet attraction soon turns into a life-changing journey when she finally reaches Seoul, wandering its bustling streets and embracing new experiences. Along the way, she faces unexpected challenges that test her resilience and push her toward self-discovery.
3. Bharatha Mahasayulaku Vignyapati (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, Dimple Hayathi, Sunil, Vennela Kishore, Getup Srinu, Muralidhar Gaur, Satya
- Director: Kishore Tirumala
- Style: romantic comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: 13 March 2026
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignyapati is the story of Ram Satyanarayana, a vineyard owner in India. During a trip to Spain to market her new wine product, she meets Manasa Shetty, a Spanish company owner, who falls in love with her.
However, things change when it is revealed that Ram is already married to Balamani. Filled with many humorous moments, the film explores how he balances both relationships and how long he can keep the drama going.
4. Funky (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Vishwak Sen, Kayadu Lohar, Naresh, VTV Ganesh, Sampath Raj, Ishwari Rao
- Director: KV Anudeep
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 13 March 2026
Funky is the story of Komal, an aspiring filmmaker who decides to direct his first film titled Funky. However, the film’s budget unexpectedly spiraled out of control, causing stress and health issues for producer Sudarshan.
As a result, Komal is removed from the position of director, and Chitra steps in to take charge and complete the project. The rest of the story traces the challenges faced by the team in finishing the film on a limited budget while going through personal struggles and professional struggles.
Amidst these obstacles, Komal and Chitra develop a romantic relationship, and the story focuses on whether they can overcome the obstacles and complete the film successfully.
The above movies are among the latest Malayalam releases arriving on OTT platforms. Many other titles in different languages are also available for streaming.
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