Mollywood audiences saw a number of theatrical releases this year, with many films offering something unique, fresh or at least memorable. As 2025 nears its end, here is a list of top 10 Malayalam movies that you can watch on OTT this week.
Top 10 must-watch Malayalam movies of 2025 on OTT
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
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Dies Ira tells 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 troubled by the malevolent spirit of Kani, who ruffles his hair, makes chilanka (knuckling) sounds, and even grabs him by the collar.
Horrified, Rohan seeks answers with the help of Madhusudan Potti, an occult expert. Whether Rohan is able to escape the ghostly apparition or not and why he becomes the target of the spirit is explored in the film.
2. sketch
- Mould: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harishree Ashokan, Mammootty (AI Cameo)
- Director: Jofin T. Chacko
- Style: mystery crime thriller
- Where to watch: sonyliv
Rakshastham revolves around the story of a newly reinstated police officer posted in the secluded hills of Malakkappara in Thrissur. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to investigate a case involving a man who confessed to a crime committed 40 years ago.
This confession forces the officer to revisit the remains of a cold case, which takes him back to the shooting set of the 1985 film Kathodu Kathoram.
3. Officer on duty
- Mould: Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Jagdish, Vishak Nair
- Director: jeetu ashraf
- Style: crime thriller drama
- Where to watch: Netflix
Officer on Duty focuses on the life of Circle Inspector Harishankar, a strict and disciplined officer living in Kochi with his wife and children.
When she is assigned to investigate a case of fake gold jewellery, the situation takes a serious turn and disturbing secrets are revealed during the investigation. The film follows his journey as he pieces together the truth and catches the criminals, making for a gripping police drama.
4. Hridayapurvam
- Mould: Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Sangeet Pratap, Sangeeta Madhavan Nair, Siddique, Lalu Alex, Janardhan, Baburaj, Nishan, Sabita Anand
- Director: Satyan Anthikad
- Style: romantic comedy drama
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Hridayapurvam tells the story of Sandeep Balakrishnan, a rich and irascible businessman who runs a cloud kitchen in Kochi. After undergoing a heart transplant, Sandeep continued to dismiss the emotional importance of the organ, seeing it only as a functional replacement.
A few weeks later, he is invited to Pune for the engagement ceremony of his heart donor’s daughter, Harita. Circumstances prompt him to extend his stay and stay with Haritha and her family for some time.
As he spends more time with them, Sandeep slowly begins to understand the emotional weight attached to that heart, setting off on a journey that changes his life.
5. Poneman
- Mould: Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, Lijomol Jose, Anand Manmadhan, Deepak Parambol
- Director: jotish shankar
- Style: black comedy thriller
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Poneman narrates the life of PP Ajesh, a jewelery sales agent who was involved in a peculiar business of giving gold jewelery to brides’ families in exchange for cash gifts received during weddings.
Set in the coastal region of Kollam, his life takes a dramatic turn when his quest for gold leads him into a tense and dangerous situation. The film also highlights social issues related to dowry and the cultural significance of gold.
6. Padakkalam
- Mould: Sandeep Pradeep, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, Saaf, Arun Pradeep, Arun Ajikumar, Niranjana Anoop, Pooja Mohanraj, Ishaan Shaukat
- Director: Manu Swaraj
- Style: supernatural comedy
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Padakkalam focuses on four nerd comic book lovers whose college life is disrupted by an attractive new professor. Beneath her pleasant appearance lies a sinister mind, and she is believed to have the ability to change bodies using sorcery.
As supernatural events unfold, the group, along with another professor, try to uncover the truth behind the chaos and find a way to stop it.
7. Dominic & Ladies Purse
- Mould: Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, Sushmita Bhatt, Viji Venkatesh, Siddique, Vineeth, Vijay Babu, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan
- Director: Gautam Vasudev Menon
- Style: mystery comedy
- Where to watch: ZEE5
Dominic and the Lady’s Purse follows CI Dominic, a seasoned former police officer who runs a detective agency with his loyal associate Vignesh, also known as Vicky.
Setting out to find the owner of a woman’s purse, which seems to be a trivial matter, the two soon discover that the purse belongs to Pooja, a woman who is considered missing. As they delve deeper, the investigation leads to a complex and tangled mystery, narrated with a touch of humor.
8. Alappuzha Gymkhana
- Mould: Naslen, Lukman Awaran, Ganpati Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Maya Ravi
- Director: Khalid Rehman
- Style: sports comedy drama
- Where to watch: sonyliv
Alappuzha Gymkhana tells the story of Jojo Johnson and her friends, who have just completed their 12th class examinations. After discovering that most of them have failed, the group decides to take admission in college through sports quota.
Considering boxing as the easiest path, they enter into this sport even without any experience. Whether they manage to find a coach and succeed depends on the rest of the film.
9.Thudaram
- Mould: Mohanlal, Shobhana, Prakash Verma, Farhan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Arsha Chandini Baiju
- Director: Tharun Murthy
- Style: crime drama
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Thoodaram is based on the life of Shanmugham, a taxi driver affectionately known as Benz, who lives in Pathanamthitta with his wife Lalitha and their two children.
Benz values its black Ambassador Mark 1, treating it like a member of the family. When he leaves it for repairs and goes to Chennai for the last rites, he comes back to find the car seized in a police case involving alleged drug trafficking. As he goes through the situation, Benz uncovers a deep and dark truth that changes his life forever.
10. Lokah Chapter 1: Moon
- Mould: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Neslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Dulquer Salmaan (cameo), Tovino Thomas (cameo), Mammootty (voice-only cameo)
- Director: Dominic Arun
- Style: superhero action
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
Loka Chapter 1: Chandra centers around Chandra, a mysterious woman who is summoned from Sweden to Karnataka by Muthon, the leader of a secret organization.
Chandra keeps a low profile, living a quiet life working night shifts at a café in Bengaluru. Her life takes a dark turn when she gets entangled in a dangerous syndicate, causing her to discover her true identity as Kalliankattu Neeli, a mythological creature from folklore.
How Neely, along with her new allies and other mythical creatures, overcomes impending threats is the central narrative.
The movies listed above represent some of the best Malayalam releases of 2025 that are currently available on OTT platforms. Many other notable titles like Kalamkaval and Eko are still awaiting their digital premiere.
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