Malayalam cinema is making its mark on OTT platforms with fresh releases. If you’re unsure about what to stream this week, here’s a curated list of Malayalam movies and shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
3 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week
1. Sarvam Maya
- Mould: Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibu, Aju Varghese, Janardhan, Preeti Mukundan, Raghunath Paleri, Madhu Wariyar, Arun Ajikumar, Vineet, Methyl Devika
- Director: Akhil Satyan
- Style: Feel-good horror comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 26 minutes
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
- Streaming Date: 30 January 2026
Sarvam Maya is the story of Prabhendu, an atheist who comes from a family of Hindu priests. Having abandoned his traditions, he attempts to make a living as a musician but struggles to earn money.
In contrast, his father and brothers are popular priests who are also sent abroad to conduct ceremonies. When Prabhendu returns to his village in Palakkad, he meets his cousin Rupesh, a local priest. Since he assists his cousin in religious rituals, he does not believe in them and participates only for the money.
However, Prabhendu’s life takes an interesting turn when he comes in contact with a ghost that only he can see. The spirit does not remember its origins and calls itself Delulu, a Gen-Z ghost completely unaware of its past. As Prabhendu’s life becomes filled with confusion and chaos due to her presence, a loving relationship develops between the two, leading him to learn more about Delulu and his true origins.
2. Champion (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Roshan Meka, Anaswara Rajan, Nandamuri Kalyan Chakraborty, Santosh Pratap, KK Menon, Prakash Raj, Murali Sharma, Ranveer Shorey, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Archana, Ravindra Vijay, Dulquer Salmaan (cameo)
- Director: Pradeep Advaitam
- Style: period sports action drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 46 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: 29 January 2026
The story of Champion is set in 1948, after independence, and is based on Michael Williams, an aspiring football player from Secunderabad in Hyderabad state, which was then ruled by the Nizams.
Working in a bakery, Michael’s only ambition is to travel to England and become a successful football star. When he finally gets the opportunity to join Manchester Football Club in London, his father’s past becomes an obstacle that prevents him from entering the country.
Desperate to reach England, Michael agrees to deliver an illegal cargo of guns for a flight pilot. During this journey, he reaches a village called Bairanpalli, where the villagers are actively fighting against the rule of the Nizams and Razakars. The film revolves around what happens to the villagers after Michael becomes involved in the conflict, and whether he ultimately achieves his dream.
3. Sheshippu (Relic)
- Mould: Meenakshi Jayan, Rashid Rehman, Rajan Poothrakkal
- Director: Srijit S. Kumar, Grito Vincent
- Style: psychological drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Where to watch: sunnxt
- Streaming Date: 23 January 2026
Sheshippu revolves around a ghost writer who lives in a remote location. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a tormented woman. As they begin to spend time together, they form a relationship. Through shared stories and understanding of each other’s perspectives, they move forward in their developing relationship.
How they react to their stressful emotions while maintaining old memories is shown in the film. The film was an official selection in the Malayalam Cinema Today category at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2025).
The above titles are among the recent Malayalam ventures to stream on OTT platforms this week. Many other movies and series in different languages are also available to stream.
