Malayalam cinema continues to make its mark on OTT platforms with fresh release. If you are uncertain about what stream this week, then a curate list of Malayalam films is given here that deserve a place on your wochelist.
5 new Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week
1. Circate
- Mold: Asif Ali, Orahan Haider, Divya Prabha, Deepak Parambol, Remya Suresh, Swati Das Prabhu, Prasanth Alexander
- Director: Thmar kV
- Style: Family drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Where to see: Manoramax
- Streaming date: TBA
The lead role starring Asif Ali starring Asif Ali has been slated to release the OTT platform on Mancharamax. Family plays directed by Thmar KV are expected to be a premiere soon, although an official streaming date has not been announced yet.
The story revolves around a Malayali couple living in the United Arab Emirates, who is struggling to raise her son, who has ADHD. When an unemployed person enters the picture, his life takes a new twist, causing unexpected challenges.
2. Sothrvakyam
- Mold: Shine Tom Chacko, Vinci Alashius, Deepak Parambol, Srikanth Kandragula, Bainj Villya, Meenakshi Madhavi, Nazif, Anaga, Divya M Nair
- Director: Yugian Jose Chirmel
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes
- Where to see: Lionsgate Play
- Streaming date: August 21, 2025
Soothravakyam is a comedy drama with Shine Tom Chacko’s lead role. The film follows the story of a sub-superintendent, Christo Xavier, who tries to convert its police station into a community center that uplifts local youth.
However, the conflict arises when a student who goes missing, becomes an unexpected upheaval. Apart from Shine, various other actors, such as Vinci Alashius, Deepak Parmbol, Srikanth Kandragula, Binj Vill, and more, are part of the contingent of artists.
3. Kolhalalam
- Mold: Santosh Puthan, Anusha Arvindakshan, Vishnu Balakrishnan, Priya Sreejith, Swathi Mohanan, Chitra Prasad
- Director: Rashid parambil
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Where to see: numb
- Streaming date: August 22, 2025
Koolahlam is a hearty comedy set during 16 hours between the death and funeral of an old man. The break-in of a thief triggers a series of chaotic events, resulting in a string of cheerful and emotional moments.
4. Perumani
- Mold: Sunny Wayne, Vinay Fort, Lukman Avaran, Deepa Thomas, Radhika Radhakrishnan, Navas Vallikunu
- Director: KB Maju
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 17 minutes
- Where to see: Saina play
- Streaming date: August 21, 2025
Perumani is a Malayalam language film originally released in 2024. A year after its dramatic run, the film OTT platform will be available for streaming on Saina Play.
The film focuses on the story of a Bengali person who finds himself in the village of Kerala. As superstitious villagers believe that he has a divine appearance, they do everything they can live and settle there. Do they manage to be successful and finally makes the crux of the story.
5. Marson
- Mold: Fahd Fasil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarla, Vivek Prasanna, Sitara, PL Tapan, Livingstone, Renuka, Sarawana Subbiah
- Director: Sudhesh Shankar
- Style: Comedy thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Where to see: Netflix
- Streaming date: August 22, 2025
Maareesan is a Tamil-language film available for streaming with the Malayalam-DB version. The comedy thriller starring Fahd Fasil and Vadivelu has prepared Netflix to hit and start streaming on 22 August 2025.
The film Dhyalan follows a thief, who has stumbled on Veluadham Pillai, an Mensiq patient. He is expected to cheat, Dhyalan inadvertently climbs a road trip with him, only to highlight a deep secret about Pillai.
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