Latest Malayalam releases (May 19 to May 25) to watch on Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

This week, several Malayalam films will be released both digitally and in theatres. This week's releases from May 19 to May 25, 2025, are listed here.

Narivetta

Release date: May 23, 2025

Release platform: Theatrical

A intense dispute between the government, police, and an indigenous tribal community is shown in the trailer. It also reflects the group's strong opposition to institutional abuse. Narivetta promises both captivating performances and an intriguing socio-political drama. This is the Identity star's highly anticipated project of 2025.

Detective Ujjawalan

Release date: May 23, 2025

Release platform: Theatrical

In the teaser, Dhyan plays Ujjwalan, a private investigator who wants to crack a major case but is only called in on absurd ones. The video suggests that he may be receiving a serious case involving a cold-blooded murderer. Dhyan's film Iyer in Arabia began streaming on SunNXT and OTTplay Premium recently.

Azadi

Release date: May 23, 2025

Release platform: Theatrical

A hospital serves as the setting for the drama of survival and retribution in Azadi, according to the trailer. Lal appears to be a father seeking justice for his daughter, while Raveena plays an expectant mother who is serving time for murdering a political leader's son. Sreenath Bhasi portrays a young man who is looking for vengeance. 

Abhilasham

Release date: May 23, 2025

Release platform: Amazon Prime Video

In this romance drama, Saiju Kurup portrays Abhilash Kumar. A single mother named Sherin is his love interest. Whether or not Abhilash would be able to profess his love at last is the main question of Abhilasham. The Daveed star delivers a nuanced and heartfelt performance as Abhilash.

Hunt

Release date: May 23, 2025

Release platform: Manorama Max

Dr Keerthy, a postgraduate medical student majoring in forensics, is the protagonist of Hunt. She works on a case concerning a woman who was murdered many years ago. But as odd things start happening to her, she starts to doubt her unwavering faith in science and discovers that she is connected to the victim.