Latest Malayalam releases (January 19 to January 25) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more
Latest Malayalam releases (January 19 to January 25) - There will be two highly anticipated films – Chatha Pacha and Baby Girl - releasing in theatres this week.
Last Updated: 01.01 PM, Jan 19, 2026
Although there aren't any OTT premieres this week, there are three Malayalam theatrical releases. In the meantime, you should not miss a few earlier online releases, such as Mammootty's Kalamkaval. From January 19 to January 25, these Malayalam films will be accessible both online and in cinemas.
Latest Malayalam releases to watch this week
Chatha Pacha
Release platform - Theatrical
Release date - January 22
A group of friends form a wrestling club in Fort Kochi that sparks disputes. Survival, friendship, and reconciliation become ever more significant as bouts escalate both inside and outside the ring. Ishaan Shoukath, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, and Arjun Ashokan all have important parts in this sports action movie.
Baby Girl
Release platform - Theatrical
Release date - January 23
Nivin Pauly portrays Sanal Mathew, an attendant at a city hospital, in the trailer. The police are attempting to apprehend Sanal after he is wrongly accused of a crime involving a baby girl. While the trailer features some dramatic events involving other characters in the thriller, Sanal is trying to prove his innocence.
Magic Mushrooms
Release platform - Theatrical
Release date - January 22
In Kanjikkuzhi village, mysterious mushrooms instigate some bizarre occurrences. When friends look into their origins, they find a network filled with puzzles and legend that blur the lines between reality and otherworldly. This comedy film, directed by Nadirshah, stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan.
Other recent Malayalam OTT releases to watch
Release platform - Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium
This Mammootty film centres on the police investigation in Kottayikonam. This case takes a strange turn when a horrifying run of homicides is linked to a series of pieces of evidence. The cops quickly put together an unsettling story while discovering some devious tactics that impede their investigation.
Release platform - ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium
Kerala's chief minister is abducted by a stranger posing as a political party member. When the CM's son, an equally insane NEA officer, sets out to find his father in order to exact revenge on the person who attacked his family, those closest to him contribute to the havoc that ensues. The main emphasis of the film is the conflict that follows.
Latest Malayalam OTT FAQs
Q. Where to watch Malayalam thriller Kirkkan online?
A. Kirkkan will be streaming on Sun NXT and OTTplay Premium from January 15.
Q. When will Kalamkaval release online?
A. Kalamkaval will release on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium on January 16.
Q. When is Bha Ba Ba release online?
A. The Malayalam film, Bha Bha Ba, starring Dileep, will release on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on January 16.