Malayalam cinema is making its mark on OTT platforms with fresh releases. If you’re unsure about what to stream this week, here’s a curated list of Malayalam movies and shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
4 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT
1. girl
- Mould: Nivin Pauly, Lijomol Jose, Sangeetha Prathap, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Jaffer Idukki, Aziz Nedumangad, Aditi Ravi
- Director: Arun Verma
- Style: family thriller drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
- Where to watch: sonyliv
- Streaming Date: 12 February 2026
Baby Girl tells the story of Sanal Mathew, a medical attendant who comes under suspicion after a child goes missing from the hospital where he works. As the seemingly innocent man faces increasing pressure, he begins to take the police investigation in unexpected directions, creating an atmosphere of mystery around him.
The film explores whether Sanal is telling the truth, whether he is actually innocent, and if not, what he did to the child.
2. Mana Shankar Var Prasad Garu (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa, Zarina Wahab, Harsh Vardhan, Abhinav Gomatam, Sachin Khedekar, Sharat Saxena, Sudev Nair, Venkatesh Daggubati (cameo)
- Director: Anil Ravipudi
- Style: action comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 36 minutes
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: 11 February 2026
Man Shankar Var Prasad Garu is the story of Shankar Var Prasad, a national security officer working with the NIA. He is married to Shasirekha, daughter of India’s richest man. The two fall in love despite his father’s disapproval, as Varaprasad comes from a middle-class background.
Over time, Sasirekha’s father creates trouble in their married life, creating many challenges. After a series of misunderstandings, the couple has been living separately for six years, leaving Varaprasad’s personal life in turmoil.
As Shankar Varaprasad faces these challenges in an effort to repair his broken relationship and reconnect with his wife, an old enemy from his past resurfaces, threatening his family’s safety. How Varaprasad balances these conflicts and whether he is able to reunite with his wife and children forms the center of the story.
3. Anaganaga Oka Raju (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Choudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa, Goparaju Ramanna, Chammak Chandra, Ananth Babu, Madhusudan Rao, Mamila Shailaja Priya, Shivanarayan Naripeddi
- Director: Mari
- Style: comedy drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 11 February 2026
Anaganaga Oka Raju is the story of Raju, who once belonged to a wealthy family. However, his grandfather lost all his assets by distributing them among his many lovers, leaving the family out of prosperity.
Later, Raju meets Charulata while searching for a rich bride. He decides to marry her in an attempt to restore his social status. The film explores their chance encounter and whether Raju succeeds in his plan.
4. Late Kunjappa
- Mould: Ramakrishnan Pazhassi, Sasidharan Mattanur, Bijuttan Mattanur, Rathish Iritty, Leela Koombala
- Director: Shijit Kalyadan
- Style: Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Where to watch: Manoramamax
- Streaming Date: 6 February 2026
Kunjappa, a poor old man, dies in a village. As his relatives gather around the body throughout the night, small incidents unfold that reveal quiet human truths. The film blends humor with thought-provoking elements.
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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