Malayalam cinema has grabbed the spotlight and never let go in 2024. The quality of all the new and latest movies from the film industry, be it Manjummel Boys, Aavesham or Ullozhukku, has got people from across the country checking for new Malayalam OTT release movies soon after their theatrical releases to rewatch or stream. Be it films of the younger stars such as Fahadh Faasil, Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Anna Ben and Prithviraj Sukumaran or veteran superstars such as Mohanlal and Mammootty, Malayalam movies 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.
New Malayalam Movies On OTT This Week
Movie/Series | OTT release date | OTT platform |
Pavi Caretaker | July 26, 2024 | Manorama Max |
Nagendran's Honeymoons | July 19, 2024 | Disney+ Hotstar |
Aadujeevitham | July 19, 2024 | Netflix |
Mandakini | July 12, 2024 | Manorama Max |
Malayalee from India | July 5, 2024 | Sony LIV |
Higuita | June 28, 2024 | Saina Play |
Guruvayoorambala Nadayil | June 27, 2024 | Disney+ Hotstar |
Varshangalkku Shesham | June 6, 2024 | Sony LIV |
Jai Ganesh | May 24, 2024 | Manorama Max |
Aavesham | May 9, 2024 | Amazon Prime Video |
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Pavi Caretaker
Dileep in Pavi Caretaker
Pavi, a nightwatchman-cum-caretaker, fulfils all his duties along with his labrador and has a whale of a time doing it. But an unexpected friendship opens up a world of new possibilities. Will Pavi take the plunge?
Pavi Caretaker Review – The Dileep-starrer has every possible cliché from his earlier films
Where to watch: Manorama Max (July 26 onwards)
Cast: Dileep, Radhika Sarathkumar, Johny Antony
Aadujeevitham
Prithviraj Sukumaran in Aadujeevitham
Based on Benyamin's novel Aadujeevitham, director Blessy's biggest film till date revolves around a Malayali migrant worker named Najeeb who travels to Saudi Arabia and is forced to work as a slave. With limited access to food and water, Najeeb's life echoes that of his co-habitants - the goats and camels of the masara - till he finally decides to make a break for it - putting his life at risk.
Where to watch: Netflix
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Gokul KR and Amala Paul
Nagendran's Honeymoons
Poster of Nagendran's Honeymoons
Egged on by his friend Soman, Nagendran, a jobless and lazy man in his 40s, decides to get married as a way to earn enough money through dowry to realise his plans to flying abroad. But when his plan fails, he decides to get married to different women under different identities to earn enough money.
Nagendran’s Honeymoons Review: Suraj Venjaramoodu shines in this dull and boring tale of weddings
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Grace Antony, Kani Kusruti and Shwetha Menon
Mandakini
Directed by Vinod Leela, the movie revolves around events that happen after a wedding between poeple of two different personalities and how an issue from their past further complicates matters.
Where to watch: Manorama Max
Cast: Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar,
Malayalee from India
Nivin Pauly in a poster of Malayalee From India
Aalparambil Gopy, an unemployed youngster who is more of a burden for his family, is forced to leave Kerala and go to the UAE after he accidentally gets involved in an intense political confrontration. In the UAE, he is forced to find ways to tackle his own biases, in this coming-of-age tale directed by Dijo Jose Antony.
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Anaswara Rajan
Where to watch: Sony LIV
Higuita
After receiving multiple death threats, a rookie cop is assigned to politician Mukundan as his gunman. The former, however, was never too keen to assume the responsibility but was forced to, due to his father's death and financial crisis. Will be able to carry out his duty amid the new state of his life?
Where to watch: Saina Play
Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Manoj K Jayan
Guruvayoorambala Nadayil
A poster of Guruvayoorambala Nadayil
Years after his girlfriend left him for another man, Vinu finally decides get married, primarly because of his fiancée's brother Anandan. Things, however, take a turn after their first meeting. How the duo, who were getting along so well, become enemies and the impact it has on the impending wedding form the plot of Vipin Das' directorial.
Guruvayoorambala Nadayil review: Vipin Das’ craft elevates Prithviraj and Basil Joseph’s crisp entertainer
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nikhila Vimal, Basil Joseph and Anaswara Rajan
Varshangalkku Shesham
Varshangalkku Shesham
Venu and Murali - an aspiring director and composer - move to Madras to chase their tinseltown dreams, However, one's sacrifice leads to other's rise and this also leads to a fallout in the friendship. Decades later the duo reunite, but can they chase their dreams once more - together? Vineeth Sreenivasan's entertainer, which spans decades and is inspired by several real incidents from the South film industry, has a slew of cameos from Asif Ali to Neeraj Madhav, and tells a heart-warming story of two friends trying to realise their dreams, years after their paths diverged.
Varshangalkku Shesham Review – The Vineeth Sreenivasan directorial celebrates friendship and cinema in every way
Where to watch: Sony LIV
Cast: Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Asif Ali
Jai Ganesh
Unni Mukundan in a still from Jai Ganesh
Unni Mukundan plays a paraplegic artist, who is unhappy with his current life as he believes his potential was squandered after an accident. But he gets a shot at reclaiming everything he lost, when a politician's son gets kidnapped. How he uses his skills to solve the case and emerge a hero form the plot of this thriller, directed by Ranjith Sankar.
Jai Ganesh Review - Unni Mukundan impresses in Ranjith Sankar’s engrossing mystery thriller
Where to watch: Manorama Max
Cast: Unni Mukundan, Mahima Nambiar, Ashokan
Aavesham
Fahadh Faasil as Ranga in Aavesham
After being ragged by their college seniors, three youngsters vow to take revenge by befriending a ruthless gangster and letting him do their work for them. But they soon find out that they are in for much more than what they bargained for as Ranga the gangster, is looking for a more meaningful relationship with them. This action-comedy is helmed by Romanchan director Jithu Madhavan.
Aavesham movie review: Fahadh Faasil's dynamite performance saves the day
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Sajin Gopu, Mansoor Ali Khan and Hipster
Manjummel Boys
A bunch of youngsters from Kochi visits the Guna caves in Kodaikanal as part of their trip. But after one of them falls into a pit, they are forced to take extreme measures in a bid to save their friend's life in the limited time left. But challenges keep mounting, making the rescue harder. The movie, helmed by Chidambaram, is the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and is currently streaming in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Manjummel Boys review: Chidambaram carves an earnest rescue thriller that relies on emotions to carry it
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Sreenath Bhasi, Soubin Shahir, Deepak Parambol and Chandu Salimkumar
Anchakkallakokkan
Constable Vasudevan, in his first days as a cop, has been tasked with protecting the police station against revenge-thirsty criminal brothers who are out to seek vengeance for their father's death. Will the timid cop have what it takes to protect the station and the people?
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Lukman Avaran, Chemban Vinod Jose and Sreejith Ravi
Premalu
Sachin attempts to fly to the UK following his engineering education and a heartbreak don't quite materialise, and instead he ends up tagging along with his buddy Amal Davis to Hyderabad for GATE coaching. In the new city, he bumps into a Malayali techie, Reenu, who is focused and has a clear idea about what she wants to be. How the unlikeliest pair form a friendship that Sachin soon misunderstand for love, and its impact on their relationship form the plot of this romcom, helmed by director Girish AD.
Premalu review: Naslen’s Premalu is a decent romantic drama enhanced by its impromptu humour
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar and aha Telugu
Cast: Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Pratap, Akhila Bhargavan and Mathew Thomas
Varayan
Aby Capuchin is assigned the parish priest of Kalipakkara village, which is infamous for its miscreants. Though is coming brings about a sea change in the people due to his lessons relying more on punches than preachings, his past also has a role to play in what he does. How will this affect the people when they come to know this side of him?
Where to watch: Manorama Max
Cast: Siju Wilson, Leona Lishoy, Vijayaraghavan
Rahel Makan Kora
After a typical Pala achayan named Kora falls in love with a KSRTC employee, a series of incidents ensue that bring about changes in both their lives and also has a huge impact on their relationship. This forms the plot of director Ubaini E's romantic comedy-drama.
Where to watch: Manorama Max and Saina Play
Cast: Anson Paul, Merin Philip and Sminu Sijo
Abraham Ozler
ACP Abraham Ozler, who is struggling with a personal tragedy that happened while he was on duty, is tasked with investigating a strange murder. Soon after he takes up the case, more people are killed with the modus operandi remaining the same. Ozler and his team have to rush to save another victim before it's too late. Will he be able to reach there on time and what's the perpetrator's reason for the murder spree? Jayaram plays the lead role in this investigative thriller that also has Mammootty in an extended cameo.
Abraham Ozler movie review: Mammootty’s cameo isn’t the saving grace of Jayaram’s medical thriller, it’s something else
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Cast: Jayaram, Anaswara Rajan, Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan, Jagadish
Bramayugam
A fleeing folk singer is offered shelter in a mysterious mansion by Kodumon Potti. But as time passes, the singer becomes aware that who he was fleeing was what led him to the house, where an even bigger threat awaits him. Trapped and unable to escape from the mansion, the singer has to embrace his fate, but how long will he be allowed to live? Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan star in this movie about power and its absolute corruption.
Bramayugam movie review: Mammootty-starrer uses the 'dark' magic of cinema to weave an engaging tale of power politics
Where to watch: Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium
Cast: Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan
Rani: The Real Story
Director Shankar Ramakrishnan's revenge thriller centres on a police investigation into the murder of a politician. But the truth reveals an even more shocking story. Indrans, Bhavana and Guru Somasundaram play pivotal roles in the movie.
Where to watch: Manorama Max and OTTplay Premium
Cast: Bhavana, Indrans, Guru Somasundaram
Anweshippin Kandethum
After sub-inspector Anand Narayanan and his team get suspended for bungling an investigation, they are given another chance to redeem themselves - but this time without the backing of the uniform or its power. But will the burden of their previous case impede how they deliver justice? Tovino Thomas plays the lead in this Darwin Kuriakose directorial.
Anweshippin Kandethum review: Tovino Thomas’ riveting investigative drama trains lens on how a flawed system impedes justice
Where to watch: Netflix
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Siddique, Baburaj
Aattam
After a female artiste of a theatre group claims that a colleague had touched her inappropriately during a get-together, the group members are forced to find out the truth and the culprit. With several versions of the truth floating around, the conversation soon takes a turn. Vinay Forrt, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Zarin Shihab and Nandan Unni star in Anand Ekarshi's directorial debut.
Aattam review: Anand Ekarshi deftly and compellingly examines the complexities of human nature in this film
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Vinay Forrt, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Zarin Shihab
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, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HR OTT, JioCinema, Sony LIV and ZEE5.
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