Latest Malayalam OTT releases December 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video, Sony LIV, JioHotstar and more

Updated weekly — Here’s the list of the latest Malayalam OTT releases of December 2025 streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Sony LIV, Manorama Max, ZEE5, SunNXT, JioHotstar and more...

Latest Malayalam movies on OTT platforms

While 2024 was widely heralded as the golden year for Malayalam cinema, 2025 promises to be even better. The film industry followed some of its best movies in 2024, including Manjummel Boys , Aavesham or Kishkindha Kaandam , with brilliant films like Identity and Rekhachithram in the first week of 2025 itself, and fans have been waiting for the latest Malayalam OTT releases every week.

It's little wonder then that films of younger Malayalam stars such as Fahadh Faasil, Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Prithviraj Sukumaran or even veteran superstars such as Mohanlal and Mammootty, that find their way to OTTs, are now watched by not just Mollywood fans. OTTplay has got you covered when it comes to the new and latest Malayalam OTT releases and where you can stream them. If you have already watched Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra Hridayapoorvam, Sumathi Valavu and Alappuzha Gymkhana, here are the other Malayalam films to catch this month.

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New Malayalam Movies On OTT This Week

Feminichi Fathima

Fathima begins questioning her self worth, when she asks for a mattress for her ailing back and there's no one to help her. She decides take things on her own hands, thereby shaking religious structures and patriarchy along the way.

Feminichi Fathima Review: Fasil Muhammed's light-hearted take on addressing patriarchy is nothing less than perfect

Streaming on: Manorama Max

Cast: Shamla Hamza, Viji Vishwanath

Diés Iraé

Rohan, a spoilt rich brat, finds that something is not right at home after he returns from visiting the house of a former friend who had just passed away. He decides to dig deeper, only to find out haunting secrets.

Dies Irae Review: Rahul Sadasivan scores a hat-trick with this eerie horror movie starring Pranav Mohanlal

Streaming on: JioHotstar and Manorama Max (from Dec 5)
Cast: Pranav Mohanlal, Gibin Gopinath, Arun Ajikumar

The Pet Detective

Tony Jose, a detective struggling to make his mark, finally zeroes in on a case that could help him establish himself as well as win over his childhood sweetheart's father. But things soon escalate, beyond the supposed capabilities of Tony.

The Pet Detective Review: Sharaf U Dheen effortlessly uses his knack for handling humour in this chaotic comedy

Streaming on: ZEE5
Cast: Sharafudheen, Vinay Forrt, Anupama Parameswaran

Avihitham

Helmed by Senna Hegde of Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam fame, the satire revolves around a group of men who begin spreading a news of a illicit affair and how their villagers then take it upon themselves to find the people involved.

Avihitham Review: Senna Hegde's film amusingly looks into prying eyes that are not limited to Kanhangad

Streaming on: JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from November 14)

Cast: Unniraj, Renji Kankol, Vineeth Chakyar

Sangharsha Ghadana

Kodamazha Suni is forced to revisit his choices, after people from his gang are hurt. While in pursuit of the mysterious adversary, Suni must also confront the deeds of his past. The action drama is directed by Krishand, who had also helmed the superlative series Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang and Purusha Pretham.

Sangarsha Ghadana review: Krishand crafts a distinctive gangster film on human conflict but it might not intrigue all

Streaming on: SunNXT (from November 14)

Cast: Vishnu Agasthya, Sanoop Padaveedan, Rahul Rajagopal

Karam

Former military officer Dev Mahendran and family get caught in a tricky situation in a foreign country, after the former meets his ex, who is currently trapped in a human trafficking ring. Can Dev save her, but at what cost? The action thriller is directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan.

Karam movie review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s thriller disappoints with its generic treatment

Streaming on: Manorama Max

Cast: Noble Babu Thomas, Kalabhavan Shajohn and Manoj K Jayan

Thalavara

Despite being made fun for his condition of vitiligo, Jyothish has tried to live life on his own terms. But when he decides to pursue a dream career that few have made it, the hurdles become even greater. Will he surrender to his fate or create his own destiny?

Thalavara movie review: Arjun Ashokan’s heartfelt slice-of-life tale brims with hope

Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Revathy Sharma, Sarath Sabha

Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra

A trio of youngsters are smitten by their next-apartment neighbour Chandra, who is rarely seen in the day. Little do they know how she's connected to their organ trafficking ring that is functioning in the city or about the hell that she can unleash.

Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra Review: Kalyani Priyadarshan-Naslen's film cleverly revives Malayalam's iconic fable

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Chandu Salimkumar

Pharma

Helmed by Finals director PR Arun, Nivin Pauly's web series debut traces the life of a young medical representative as he navigates the pressures of the pharmaceutical industry amid corporate pressure and sales targets. The show is touted to be a social drama based inspired by true stories.

Streaming on: JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from Oct 24)

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Rajat Kapur, Narain

Mirage

After her fiancé is apparently killed in a train accident, Abhirami is approached by three men - an investigative journalist, a cop and a goon - to seek information about a hard-disk that her fiancé had with him. As Abhirami along with her friend tries to trace the drive, they also unravel several secrets in this Jeethu Joseph thriller.

Mirage movie review: Late twists can't save the Jeethu Joseph thriller that's lost in weak writing, dull characters

Streaming on: Sony LIV, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from Oct 23)

Cast: Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, Deepak Parambol

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali

Soon after their wedding, Sahadevan is falsely accused of domestic abuse by his wife Nayana. The family drama, helmed by Sethunath Padmakumar, takes the audience through what led to the incident and if Sahadevan can fight his way out of this legally.

Abhyanthara Kuttavali Review: Asif Ali-starrer is an adequate reminder that not all women are victims

Streaming on: ZEE5, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from Oct 17)

Cast: Asif Ali, Sidharth Bharathan, Jagadish

Mehfil

Directed by Jayaraj, the movie, based on a true story, revolves around the incidents that happen during a Mehfil night, when a family patriarch revisits his past while trying to ensure that the current generation also sustains the same love for music that he has.

Streaming on: SunNXT, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from Oct 10)

Cast: Mukesh, Unni Mukundan, Asha Sharath

Maine Pyar Kiya

After falling for Nidhi at his alma mater, Aryan decides to follow her. But little does he know about the trouble that awaits him when he reaches Tamil Nadu. The romantic action-drama also has Antony Varghese in a cameo.

Streaming on: Prime Video (from October 1) and Lionsgate Play, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from October 3)

Cast: Hridhu Haroon, Preity Mukundhan, Jagadish

Checkmate

This thriller, set in New York, revolves around a powerful pharma magnate named Philip Kurian and the games he plays to stay ahead.

Streaming on: ZEE5, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from October 2)

Cast: Anoop Menon, Rajalakshmy C and Lal

Sahasam

Jeevan has to find a way to elope with his girlfriend Sera. Gangsters Victor and Wolf are being hunted by narcotics bureau official. What happens when these two storylines collide, along with more characters - crime, chaos and comedy.

Sahasam review: This comedy of errors starring Narain is appealing due to its witty moments

Streaming on: SunNXT, accessible via OTTplay Premium (from October 1)

Cast: Ramzan Muhammed, Gouri G Kishan, Babu Antony

Hridayapoorvam

In this Sathyan Anthikad feel-good comedy, Sandeep Balakrishnan decides to visit the family of his late heart donor to attend the latter's daughter's engagement. But after he gets into a scuffle and injures his back, he is forced to stay a few more days with the family, getting to know more about them as well as his donor.

Hridayapoorvam review: A light-hearted Mohanlal entertainer with delightful moments and genuine laughs

Streaming on: JioHotstar, also accessible via OTTplay Premium (from Sept 26)

Cast: Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Pratap

Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira

On the eve of their wedding, Aby's fiancée asks him to arrive at the ceremony on horse. But on doing so, he falls off the horse and slips into a coma. When he finally wakes, the world he is familiar with has changed. He starts by trying to fix others in his lives and in the process also discover that he is the one who needs fixing.

Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira movie review: Fahadh Faasil, Lal can’t quite rein in this uneven, offbeat comedy

Streaming on: Netflix (from Sept 26)

Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Vinay Forrt

Sumathi Valavu

The ghost of Sumathi is believed to haunt a small town and those who travel the path leading to it. Appu, an youngster, has is life impacted by the same spirit, and decides to get to the bottom of it, in this horror-comedy.

Sumathi Valavu review: Arjun Ashokan's film struggles to do justice to an infamous haunted folktale

Streaming on: ZEE5 (from Sept 26)

Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Malavika Manoj, Sshivada

Sarkeet

Parents Balu and Stephy have their work cut out, raising the hyperactive Jeppu. At the same time, Ameer is struggling to find a job that could help his family. A situation brings the two individuals together, forming an unlikely friendship that change both their lives.

Sarkeet review: Asif Ali is guaranteed to win hearts with an emotive tale of an unlikely friendship

Streaming on: Manorama Max (from Sept 26)

Cast: Asif Ali, Orhan Hyder, Deepak Parambol

Footage

Two vloggers decide to chase a woman that take them from their apartment during the pandemic to the forest, unaware that the mystery they are chasing is also fraught with danger to their own lives.

Footage movie review: Saiju Sreedharan pushes the envelope with this edgy, immersive thriller

Streaming on: SunNXT

Cast: Vishak Nair, Gayathri Ashok, Manju Warrier

Flask

Director Rahul Riji Nair's comedy drama revolves around the incidents that happen when two diverse individuals - a musician-aspirant who ends up as cop and a snobbish judge - are kidnapped by a group of Maoists.

Streaming on: Manorama Max

Cast: Saiju Kurup, Suresh Krishna

Raveendra Nee Evide?

The lives of a senior scientist, Raveendran, and his family turns topsy-turvy after the entry of their neighbour John. A serious of incidents involving misunderstandings, kidnapping and the ensuing chaos take the plot of this comedy, helmed by Manoj Palodan, forward.

Streaming on: Saina Play and Prime Video (Sept 5 onwards)

Cast: Anoop Menon, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Sheelu Abraham

The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang

Director Krishand RK's Malayalam web series follows four youngsters and a vertically-challenged person, who hatch an ambitious plan to run their village's temple festival. This puts them at odds with the local gangster who controls the city's milk and flower trades.

Streaming on: Sony LIV, accessible via OTTplay Premium (From Aug 29 onwards)

Cast: Darshana Rajendran, Sanju Sivram and Jagadeesh

Kammattam

The six-episode murder mystery, helmed by Shan Thulasidharan, revolves around an investigation carried by circle inspector Antonio George after the death of a man in a suspected road accident. Antonio's probe reveals a web of lies and sinister secrets.

Kammattam review: Sudev Nair’s thriller series takes up a twisted case, but does not quite crack it

Streaming on: ZEE5, accessible via OTTplay Premium (From Sept 5 onwards)

Cast: Sudev Nair, Jins, Jeo Baby

Vasanthi

The Kerala State Award-winning film shuttles between a play and the memories of Vasanthi about the men she has encountered in her life since she left home. The movie is helmed by Shinos and Sajas Rahman.

Streaming on: Manorama Max (Aug 28 onwards)

Cast: Swasika, Siju Wilson, Shabareesh Varma

Dheeran

A group of villagers take on the mission to bring back the body of a man. The chaotic road trip, however, leads to more mishaps and also unearths truths none of them were ready to encounter along the way, in this Devdath Shaji directorial.

Dheeran review: Heroes of the 80's steal the spotlight in this Rajesh Madhavan-starrer

Streaming on: SunNXT, accessible via OTTplay Premium

Cast: Rajesh Madhavan, Jagadeesh, Ashokan

Soothravakyam

Sub inspector Christo Xavier tries to turn his police station into a community hub by also doubling up as a math tutor. This puts him in odds with a schoolteacher in the village. Things turn serious when a student faces abuse. Christo is now tasked with solving the crime, but can he do it when all eyes are on him?

Streaming on: Lionsgate Play, accessible via OTTplay Premium

Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Vincy Aloshious

Perumani

As the village of Perumani gears up for a wedding, a guest worker, who is spotted at several places, gets hailed as a godman. What does his arrival mean for the villagers and especially the wedding?

Perumani movie review: Maju’s quirky satire takes its time to hit the sweet spot

Streaming on: Saina Play

Cast: Lukman Avaran, Sunny Wayne, Vinay Forrt

Janaki V vs State of Kerala

The case of Janaki, a Bengaluru-based IT employee and sexual-assault survivor, takes a turn after a renowned lawyer appears for the accused. This forces her to file a petition against the State for denying the justice that she deserves.

Janaki V vs State of Kerala (JSK) review: Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran’s drama is too jarring to be effective

Streaming on: ZEE5, accessible via OTTplay Premium (From Aug 14, 2025)

Cast: Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Askar Ali

Vyasanasametham Bandhimithradhikal

Amid enduring the hassles from Anjali's obsessive fiancé, perpetually-worried parents and a troublesome man she has no feelings for, the death of her grandmother further throws a wrench into her chaotic life.

Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal review: Anaswara Rajan-starrer strikes the right balance between hilarious & heartfelt moments in a film on funeral

Streaming on: Manorama Max (From Aug 14, 2025)

Cast: Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, Joemon Jyothir

Nadikar

Actor David Padikkal suddenly hits a roadblock after his meteoric rise as a superstar. To reinvent himself, he decides to take acting classes, but his inflated ego keeps getting in the way to becoming better at his craft even while his new tutor shows him the way.

Nadikar review: A solid second half saves Tovino Thomas' wobbly film on acting masterclass

Streaming on: Saina Play, Prime Video

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Balu Varghese, Soubin Shahir, Bhavana

Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7

Mohanlal returns to host the seventh edition of the reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam, which includes a host of popular faces such as Appani Sarath, Anumol Anukutty and RJ Binu.

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Ronth

Veteran cop Yohannan and rookie CPO Dinnathan are grouped together for a night patrol, where the former shows the youngster the ropes but only for both their lives to be altered in ways they never imagined when the two become accidental accomplices to a death.

Ronth movie review: Shahi Kabir’s grounded cop drama echoes Training Day with a conscience

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan

Narivetta

Varghese, years after letting go of employment opportunities, hesitantly joins Kerala police as a constable. His first assignment has his team deputed in Wayanad in the middle of a protest. A series of horrific incidents that happen to the people there, change his life forever.

Narivetta movie review: Tovino Thomas, Anuraj Manohar lead a haunting call to remember the marginalised

Streaming on: Sony LIV (from July 11)

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Cheran

Mr and Mrs Bachelor

What happens when a 40-year-old bachelor gives a lift to a young bride who flees home on her wedding day? Directed by Deepu Karunakaran and written by Arjun T Sathyan, the comedy-drama revolves around their events that happen their journey together.

Streaming on: Manorama Max (from July 11)

Cast: Indrajith Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan and Rahul Madha

Moonwalk

After watching a breakdance performance at a temple festival, a bunch of youngsters decide to learn and master the art, made famous by Michael Jackson in the 80s, and embark on an unforgettable journey.

Moonwalk movie review: Sibi Kuttappan, Anunath’s gang ride the wave to kill it on the breakdance floor

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Sibi Kuttappan, Anunath, Rishi Kainikkara and Arjun Manilal

Kuttante Shinigami

Helmed by Rasheed Parakkal, the movie revolves around a villager, Kuttan, who encounters a mysterious figure. The duo team up to reveal hidden truths that resulted in an untimely demise of a man. The fantasy drama has a unique take on the grim reaper concept.

Streaming on: Manorama Max

Cast: Indrans, Jaffer Idukki

Azadi

Sreenath Bhasi stars in this jailbreak drama about a husband trying to break his pregnant wife out of prison, after she is convicted for murder.

Streaming on: Manorama Max (from June 27)

Cast: Sreenath Bhasi, Lal, Vani Vishwanath

Aap Kaise Ho

Dhyan Sreenivasan and father Sreenivasan team up for his comedy caper about a chain of hilarious events that happen to a group of youngsters during the course of a night, when they get involved in a tricky case and corrupt police officers. The movie also has Ramesh Pisharody and Aju Varghese in pivotal roles.

Streaming on: SunNXT (from June 27)

Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese

Pariwar

This family drama-satire revolves around the sons of bedridden Bhaskaran Pillai who arrive to take care of him - each of them eyeing their share of the ancestral property. The series of incidents that happen among the family members form the plot of this film, directed by Ulsav Rajeev and Fahad Nandu.

Streaming on: Prime Video

Cast: Jagadish, Indrans, Alexander Prashanth

Kerala Crime Files Season 2

The team, who had solved the murder case in a lodge involving a man who had faked his address, is back to track down missing CPO Ambili Raju in the second season of Ahammed Khabeer's Kerala Crime Files. The six-episode series also has Arjun Radhakrishnan, Indrans and Noorin Shereef as the new additions in the cast.

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Arjun Radhakrishnan, Lal and Aju Varghese

Prince and Family

Middle-aged man Prince, who is yet to find a suitable partnerm is the breadwinner of his family. An expected proposal, however, turns the lives of those near and dear as well as himself, upside down. How can Prince turn the tide?

Prince and Family review: Dileep is back with a hearty family entertainer that tackles a relevant subject

Streaming on: ZEE5

Cast: Dileep, Siddique and Dhyan Sreenivasan

Alappuzha Gymkhana

Five youngsters based in Alappuzha decide to learn boxing so they get grace marks for their college admissions. But things aren't as easy as it seems, especially when they get pitted against State-level competitors. This unlikely tale of underdogs is helmed by Thallumaala and Unda director Khalid Rahman, and packs the 'sweetest' punch.

Alappuzha Gymkhana review: Khalid Rahman, Naslen deliver a delightful underdog tale that packs a winning punch

Streaming on: SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium

Cast: Naslen, Lukman Avaran and Baby Jean

Padakkalam

Two professors - Ranjith and Shafi - have their eyes set on the post of HOD, but the former uses an ancient game of dice to get what he needs. When a bunch of students led by Jithin enters the fray, it sets of a chain of events that leads to the two professors and the college students swapping bodies. What happens when the 'game' takes a serious turn?

Padakkalam review: Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen roll the dice, but does it hit the mark?

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharafudheen and Sandeep Pradeep

Thudarum

Taxi driver Shanmugham leads a peaceful life with his family in Ranni, Pathanamthitta till his Ambassador car, which he treasures the most, is impounded by the cops while he is away for a personal errand. This sets off a chain of events that changes his life and that of his family in ways they never would have hoped.

Thudarum movie review: Tharun Moorthy’s crafty, gripping thriller lets Mohanlal revel in his ‘complete actor’ avatar

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Mohanlal, Prakash Varma, Shobana

Abhilasham

Years after Abhilash couldn’t reveal his true feelings for Sherin, he returns to her hometown - only to realise she’s now a widow with a daughter. Can Abhilash finally convey what has been on his mind for years?

Abhilasham review: A charming Saiju Kurup takes us back to old-school romance but it might not be for the best

Streaming on: Prime Video and Manorama Max

Cast: Saiju Kurup, Arjun Ashokan and Tanvi Ram

Guide to new and latest Malayalam OTT releases

Stay tuned to this article for all the updates on new Malayalam movies and web series releasing on OTT platforms including Netflix, Manorama Max, Sun NXT, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV and ZEE5.

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