Latest Malayalam OTT releases March 2026 on Netflix, Prime Video, Sony LIV, JioHotstar and more

Updated weekly — Here’s the list of the latest Malayalam OTT releases of March 2026 streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Sony LIV, Manorama Max, ZEE5, SunNXT, JioHotstar and more...

Latest Malayalam movies on OTT platforms

While 2025 featured some of the biggest hits in the Malayalam film industry including Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra, Empuraan and Thudarum, 2026 promises to be even better. The film industry followed some of its best movies in 2024, including Manjummel Boys , Aavesham or Kishkindha Kaandam with Eko, Alappuzha Gymkhana, Ponman and Hridayapoorvam last year, with brilliant films like Kalamkaval lined up in February 2026 itself. It's no surprise that fans have been waiting for the latest Malayalam OTT releases every week.

Films of 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, Kalamkaval and Bha Bha Ba here are the other Malayalam films to catch this month.

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New Malayalam Movies On OTT This Week

Kasaragod Embassy

Set in the late 2000s, two youngsters employed by their uncle, who secretly runs a forgery racket out of a stationery shop, become key players in a high-stakes statewide hunt.

Cast: Deepak Parambol, Rony David, Kabir Duhan Singh

Streaming on: ZEE5

Prakambanam

The lives of three college students, Jithu, Sagar and Punyalan, are upended when a ghost enters their lives and unleashes chaos in ways they could never imagine. The horror-comedy is helmed by Vijesh Panathur.

Prakambanam Review: Ganapathi-Sagar Surya's film is a passable horror comedy with a few giggles

Cast: Ganapathy, Sagar Surya and Al Ameen

Streaming on: ZEE5

Pennu Case

After cop Manoj finds himself investigating a case involving a woman named Rohini, who is accused of conning several men by marrying them under different identities, he has figure out whether it's conspiracy against her or if she has a different side?

Pennu Case Review: Nikhila Vimal makes an impression in this generic comedy movie that ends on a high note

Cast: Nikhila Vimal, Aju Varghese, Hakeem Shajahan

Streaming on: Prime Video

Pennum Porattum

Chaos reigns supreme when a village consisting of peace-loving residents chase a dog that they believe has strayed beyond the permissible limits and a woman whom they accuse of stepping beyond the their moral restrictions.

Pennum Porattum review: Rajesh Madhavan marks brilliant debut with thought-provoking yet hilarious drama

Cast: Raina Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan

Streaming on: Netflix

Dheeram

Cop Stalin, who is questioned by the Human Rights Commission, reveals what transpired after he took on a case of a gruesome murder. The investigation and the brutal aftermath put him in a moral dilemma, in this thriller helmed by Jithin T Suresh.

Streaming on: Prime Video

Cast: Indrajith Sukumaran, Aju Varghese, Reba Monica John

Khajuraho Dreams

A group of friends decide to go on a road trip from Kochi to the 'magical village' of Khajuraho and along the journey, begin to discover themselves and take on systems for the betterment of people who are less-privileged than they are.

Streaming on: Saina Play

Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Sreenath Bhasi, Dhruvan

Secret Stories: Roslin

Roslin, a teenage girl, is haunted by recurring nightmares of a stalker. Her nightmares turn into reality, when the the same man walks in to her home as a guest of her parents.

Secret Stories Roslin review: Meena-Sanjana Dipu’s sturdy performances get undone by underwhelming climax

Streaming on: JioHotstar

Cast: Meena, Vineeth, Hakeem Shajahan

Paathirathri

An unexpected incident during a routine night patrol has a huge impact on SI Jancy and constable Hareesh, forcing them to figure out their personal and professional lives while solving a crime.

Paathirathri Review: Navya Nair-Soubin Shahir film is another gritty cop drama that confronts harsh truth

Streaming on: ZEE5

Cast: Navya Nair, Soubin Shahir

Amoz Alexander

A journalist couple's interview with a convicted rapist takes a turn when he unravels truths about the other crimes that he has committed.

Streaming on: Sun NXT

Cast: Jaffer Idukki, Aju Varghese

Chatha Pacha

Years after being separated from his brothers, Little returns to Kochi and reunites with Savio to reignite their childhood dream of staging a WWE-style event. But when old foes join the fray, the dynamics between the brothers begin to change.

Chatha Pacha review: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan wrestling drama settles for a mid-card bout than aim for the title

Streaming on: Netflix

Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew and Ishan Shoukath

Babygirl

After an infant goes missing from the hospital, police has their eyes on several suspects, thanks to the help of attendant Sanal. But as the investigation progresses, the latter also becomes a suspect, forcing him to take it upon himself to find the missing baby.

Baby Girl Review: Nivin Pauly's thriller drives audiences on a thrilling yet emotional journey with compelling performances

Streaming on: SonyLIV (from Feb 12)

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Lijomol, Sangeeth Pratap

Mindiyum Paranjum

Couple Leena and Sanal have been separated by distance, thanks to the latter's job in the Middle East. When the husband finally decides to come home, albeit for a few days, nature becomes a hurdle once again in the life of Leena, who lives in the high ranges of Kerala.

Mindiyum Paranjum OTT review: Unni Mukundan, Aparna Balamurali’s film has the endearing charm of a short story

Streaming on: SunNXT

Cast: Unni Mukundan, Aparna Balamurali

Nellikampoyil Night Riders

The people of Nellikampoyil are haunted by the strange happenings. When a centaur-like figure begins to terrorise them, Shyam and his friends have to rise up to save the town, and in the process also face their greatest fears.

Nellikkampoyil Night Riders Review: Mathew Thomas film is worth watching for a few of its funny moments

Streaming on: ZEE5

Cast: Mathew Thomas, Sarath Sabha, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan

Sarvam Maya

After struggling to make it as a musician, Prabhendu decides to take a crack at this ancestral profession as a priest. After a puja doesn't quite accomplish its purpose, he ends up with a ghost. What effect will she have on his life? The feel-good movie is helmed by Akhil Sathyan.

Sarvam Maya Review: Akhil Sathyan's film is more comedic than scary with a 'classic' Nivin Pauly

Streaming on: JioHotstar (from Jan 30)

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibu, Preity Mukhundhan

Sheshippu

When a traumatised Anju meets Pavi, a ghostwriter, in the middle of nowhere, an unlikely bond developed between the two, with each finding solace in each other and also finding strength and renewed hope in this drama helmed by Sreejith S Kumar and Gritto Vincent.

Sheshippu Review: Meenakshi Jayan-Rashid Rahman's film is a haunting tale of trauma and longing

Streaming on: SunNXT

Cast: Meenakshi Jayan

Kalamkaval

A routine probe, after a girl is suspected to have eloped with another villager, takes Crime Branch officer Jayashankar on a trail of unreported missing persons. As he digs deeper, he suspects the involvement of a serial killer who has been operating with alarming efficiency.

Kalamkaval review: Mammootty’s venomous turn drives this slow-burn study of a serial killer's mind and method

Streaming on: SonyLIV

Cast: Mammootty, Vinayakan, Rajisha Vijayan

Bha Bha Ba

Kerala chief minister is kidnapped by a stranger, who then uses him to address and resolve the problems of the common man. As the CM's son investigates the case, he also uncovers details about the person and why he has sought the particular mode to execute his mission in this madcap comedy-thriller.

Bha Bha Ba review: Dileep, Mohanlal’s noisy film is so excessive it could make even Balayya blink

Streaming on: ZEE5

Cast: Dileep, Mohanlal, Vineeth Sreenivasan

Balti

A bunch of Kabbadi players get entangled in crime in a Kerala-Tamil Nadu border town, forcing them to question their loyalties and also jeopardising the lives of their loved ones. In their quest for revenge, who really ends up losing?

Balti Review: Shane Nigam-starrer falls flat thanks to cliches, particularly the friends-turned-enemies plot

Streaming on: Prime Video

Cast: Shane Nigam, Shantanu Bhagayaraj

Eko

Director Dinjith Ayyathan's movie, which has the tagline of Infinite Chronicles of Kuriachan, builds up its protagonist - a mysterious figure who is currently absconding. His story and his love for his dogs are told through his wife Mlaathi, her help Peyoos, his late colleague, a former naval officer and the villagers.

Eko Review: Dinjith Ayyathan-Sandeep Pradeep's film keeps enthralling or haunting you in the most sublime ways

Streaming on: Netflix (Dec 31)

Cast: Sandeep Pradeep, Saurabh Sachdeva, Vineeth, Narain

Ithiri Neram

Two ex-lovers, Anish and Anjana, meet and romanticise about their past - while also revisiting the feelings that brought them together and drove them apart, in this conversational romcom similar to '96 and Before Sunrise trilogy.

Ithiri Neram Review: A plot led by Roshan Mathew-Zarin Shihab brings back memories of lost love

Streaming on: SunNXT and OTTplay Premium (from Dec 31)

Cast: Roshan Mathew, Zarin Shihab

Dominic and the Ladies' Purse

In director Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam directorial debut, Mammootty essays the titular role of a former cop, who runs his own detective agency. After his landlady entrusts him with the task of finding the owner of a purse, he sets out to crack what is seemingly a simple case but soon evolves into one about tracking the whereabouts of two missing people.

Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse review: This investigative thriller is too simple a take from Mammootty-Gautham Menon combo

Streaming on: ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium (from Dec 19)

Cast: Mammootty, Sushmita Bhat, Gokul Suresh

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 Dec 19)

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Rajat Kapur, Narain

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
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

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

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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