PremiumUpcoming Malayalam movies, web series releasing on OTT in September 2023 – Netflix, Prime Video, Manorama Max, SonyLIV and more
Here’s the list of the upcoming Malayalam movies that will be available on various OTT platforms soon
- Sanjith Sidhardhan
Last Updated: 12.37 PM, Sep 25, 2023
While the Malayalam film industry has always churned out good films, the pandemic has led to the content from Mollywood garnering pan-Indian attention. With each of Mollywood’s releases enthralling the audience, the fanbase has only grown and filmmakers from the industry too are opting to release their movies on OTTs to tap into the newfound audience of Malayalam cinema and also the revenue channel that guarantees maximum reach outside Kerala. If you are one of those fans who wait eagerly for a Malayalam movie starring Fahadh Faasil, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, Mohanlal, Anna Ben, Parvathy or Nimisha Sajayan to release on OTTs, we have got you covered with their release dates.
Masterpeace
Helmed by Oru Thekkan Thallu Case director and Bro Daddy co-scriptwriter N Sreejith, this family satire, which revolves around the events that happen in a single day, has Sharafudheen, Nithya Menen, Ashokan and Renji Panicker as part of the cast. Masterpeace marks Disney+ Hotstar's second original Malayalam web series after Kerala Crime Files.
Release date: October
Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Ennivar
Director Sidhartha Siva's acclaimed film Ennivar, which has Sarjano Khalid, Sooraj S Kurup, Sudheesh and Binu Pappu in the lead, revolves around a bunch of youngsters who go into hiding after a political skirmish. The film revolves around the implications of politics on youth and also delves into friendship and the differing political idealogies among youth.
Release date: September 29
Release platform: Saina Play
Chaaver
Ajagajantharam and Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil director Tinu Pappachan's latest political drama-thriller had Kunchacko Boban, Arjun Ashokan, Antony Varghese and Manoj KU in the lead. The film, scripted by actor-director Joy Mathew, is set to release on OTT after its theatrical run.
Release platform: Sony LIV
Release date: Yet to be announced
King of Kotha
Gangster Raju, who had left the town of Kotha that he had once ruled, gets a letter that his sister is in danger. His comeback, however, is unwelcome by his former friend-turned-foe Kannan. Their past, confrontation and its fallout form the plot of Abhilash Joshiy's gangster-actioner starring Dulquer Salmaan, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Shabeer Kalarakkal.
Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release date: September 29
Dhoomam
Hours after resigning from his post of the marketing head of a leading tobacco company, Avinash and his wife are kidnapped and have to face fatal consequences, if they don't meet their kidnapper's demands. Avinash retraces his past and how it has led them to this predicament. Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew and Aparna Balamurali star in this thriller directed by Pawan Kumar.
Release platform: Yet to be announced
Release date: Yet to be announced
Sesham Mike-il Fathima
The feel-good entertainer, helmed by debutant Manu C Kumar, has Kalyani Priyadarshan essaying the role of a Malappuram-based football announcer. The movie also has Femina, Sudhish, Sabumon, Shaheen Siddique and Shaju Sreedhar as part of the cast.
Release date: Yet to be announced
Release platform: Netflix (After theatrical release)
Udal
Starring Dhyan Sreenivasan, Indrans and Durga Krishna, Udal revolves around the latter's character Shiny, who is forced to take care of her mother-in-law after their home nurse leaves. This becomes torture for her, and she finds solace in an extra-marital affair. Things turn awry when her father-in-law enters the fray.
Release date: June (yet to be announced)
Release platform: Amazon Prime Video
Untitled anthology based on MT Vasudevan Nair’s short stories
With a host of popular names, this untitled anthology based on acclaimed writer MT Vasudevan Nair’s short stories could be the biggest Malayalam OTT project at least in terms of the star power. With nine segments that are each about 40 minutes long, the anthology series is helmed by filmmakers who haven’t worked on the Nair’s scripts yet.
Priyadarshan will be directing two featurettes – Shilalikhithangal with Biju Menon in the lead and Olavum Theeravum, which has Mohanlal as the protagonist. Mammootty will be starring in Ranjith’s featurette, which is based on MT Vasudevan’s visit to Kadugannawa in Sri Lanka. Santosh Sivan’s segment has Siddique as the central character, while Mahesh Narayanan and Fahadh Faasil will be teaming up for Sherlock. Rathish Ambat has directed Kadalkattu, which has Indrajith Sukumaran, Ann Augustine and Aparna Balamurali.
Asif Ali and Madhoo will be seen in Ashwathy Vasudevan Nair’s segment, which is based on the short story, Vilpana, while Indrans, Surabhi Lakshmi, Renji Panicker and Nedumudi Venu are part of Jayaraj’s episode, Swargam Thurakunna Samayam.
Release platform: Yet to be decided
Release date: Yet to be decided