Premium5 exciting Malayalam OTT, theatre releases to watch this weekend: Bazooka, Pravinkoodu Shappu, Alappuzha Gymkhana and more
From Mammootty-starrer Bazooka to Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu, here are the five exciting Malayalam OTT and theatre releases to watch this festive weekend (April 12 – 13, 2025)
Last Updated: 08.19 AM, Apr 10, 2025
A banger of a weekend awaits Malayalis at the cinemas and in the OTT space. Three much-anticipated Malayalam films are set to hit theatres ahead of Vishu. Mammootty’s Bazooka, Premalu-star Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana, and Basil Joseph-led Maranamass release in theatres on April 10, 2025, promising an entertainment-packed weekend. On the other hand, digital space is also adding to the festive buzz with Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu, and the quirky Painkili, starring Sajin Gopu and Anaswara Rajan. From Mammootty-starrer Bazooka to Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu, here are the five exciting Malayalam OTT and theatre releases to watch this festive weekend (April 12 – 13, 2025).
Malayalam films to watch on OTT and theatre this weekend
Where to watch: SonyLiv, OTTplay Premium
OTT release date: April 11, 2025
Basil Joseph headlines Pravinkoodu Shappu, which also stars Soubin Shahir and Chemban Vinod Jose. The Malayalam murder mystery follows a cop’s investigation after a toddy shop owner is found dead. Sreeraj Sreenivasan’s film sets up an intriguing narrative which is powered by some remarkable performances. Basil Joseph, who has impressed viewers with his performance in Jan. E. Man and Nunakkuzhi, once again proved that he is a stellar actor with Pravinkoodu Shappu, which deserves to be on your weekend watchlist.
Bazooka
Where to watch: Theatres
Release date: April 10, 2025
Yet another film that has Mammootty joining hands with a debutant director. Considering the success of his other movies with debutant directors, expectations are high from this Deeno Dennis. The action-packed thriller, Bazooka, will see the Bramayugam star joining forces with Gautham Vasudev Menon. High-octane action and thrills are promised in this fast-paced film, a game thriller, making for an exciting watch at the cinemas this Vishu weekend.
Alappuzha Gymkhana
Where to watch: Theatres
Release date: April 10, 2025
Naslen is back but instead of charming his way into the hearts of the viewers, the young star promises to land a solid punch or two in this sports comedy, helmed by Khalid Rahman. Other young talents such as Ganapathi S. Poduval and Lukman Avaran are also part of this film. Fans are pinning hopes for a delightful film as Premalu star joins hands with Thallumaala director.
Maranamass
Where to watch: Theatres
Release date: April 10, 2025
Another Basil Joseph film, but the one that features the Sookshmadarshini actor in a quirky role. Co-produced by his Minnal Murali star Tovino Thomas, the film also features Rajesh Madhavan, Siju Sunny, Babu Antony, Anishma Anilkumar and Suresh Krishna. The Basil Joseph film is expected to have a trick or two up its sleeve.
Painkili
Where to watch: Manorama Max, Amazon Prime Video
OTT release date: April 11, 2025
Sajin Gopu joined hands with Anaswara Rajan for this comedy entertainer, which is penned by Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan. After the nuanced performance in the hit film Rekhachithram, Anaswara would be seen in a more over-the-top role of Shiba in Painkili. Aavesham actor Sajin Gopu too matches her zany tone in this film, which promises a lot of laughs this festive weekend.