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.
5 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT
1. Mindium Paranjum
- Mould: Unni Mukundan, Aparna Balamurali, Jaffer Idukki, Jude Anthony Joseph, Mala Parvati, Sohan Seenulal, RJ Vijeta, Sanju
- Director: Arun Bose
- Style: romantic drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Where to watch: sunnxt
- Streaming Date: 9 February 2026
Mindiyam Paranjum is a romantic drama based on the story of a couple, Sanal and Leena. As they endure a long distance marriage while Sanal works in the Middle East, he eventually returns home.
As Sanal travels from Kochi airport to Idukki, both he and his wife reminisce about their past, reliving shared memories filled with happiness and sadness. The film focuses on his views on life and his relationships.
2. Raja Saab (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani
- Director: Maruthi
- Style: horror comedy drama
- Runtime: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Where to watch: jiohotstar
- Streaming Date: 6 February 2026
Raja Saab is a horror-comedy film that revolves around a young man, Raja, who lives with his grandmother. When she begins having visions of her husband, Raja sets out to investigate her grandfather’s past, eventually coming across a haunted mansion haunted by his spirit.
As the king becomes a pawn in his grandfather’s sinister scheme, the evil spirit uses hypnotic methods and mysticism to trap him. How Raja manages to free himself from bondage and restore balance is shown in the film.
3. Parasakthi (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharva Murali, Sreeleela, Kulappulli Leela, Prakash Belawadi, Dev Ramnath, Prithvi Rajan, Guru Somasundaram, Sandhya Mridul, Chetan, Rana Daggubati (cameo), Basil Joseph (cameo)
- Director: Sudha Kongara
- Style: period political drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 42 minutes
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: 7 February 2026
Set in 1960s Tamil Nadu, Parasakthi follows Chezhaiyan, also known as Che, a peace-loving railway employee and the sole breadwinner of his family. He also takes care of his younger brother, Chinna Durai, who is a college student and activist.
As civil unrest increases, Chinna actively fights against systemic oppression despite Che’s disagreement with his vision. However, events take a drastic turn when a ruthless police officer, Thirunadan, enters the picture and uses police brutality to suppress the protests.
A life-changing event soon changes Che’s perspective, leading him to side with the movement that his brother supports. The film traces Che’s transformation, his bond with his siblings, and the challenges they face.
4. Nari Nari Naduma Murari (Malayalam-dubbed)
- Mould: Sharwanand, Sakshi Vaidya, Sanyukta, Sampath Raj, Sunil, Vennela Kishore, Satya
- Director: Ram Abbaraju
- Style: romantic comedy
- Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Where to watch: amazon prime video
- Streaming Date: 4 February 2026
Nari Nari Naduma follows Murari Gautham, who falls in love with Nithya during a trip to Kerala and plans to marry her despite opposition from her father Ramalingaiah. Although he eventually agrees to the marriage on the condition of a court marriage, complications arise when Gautam learns that he is still legally married to his college girlfriend, Diya.
At the registrar’s office, Gautam is threatened that he will be exposed if he does not produce the divorce certificate, forcing him to search for Diya, but discovers that she is already married. The story revolves around Gautam’s struggle to resolve his past and overcome the obstacles in his way to marry Nithya.
5. Checkmate
- Mould: Anup Menon, Lal, Rekha Harindharan, Rajaleksamy C, Vishwam Nair, Anjali Mohanan
- Director: Ratish Shekhar
- Style: thriller drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Where to watch: Manoramamax
- Streaming Date: 6 February 2026
Checkmate revolves around Philip Kurian, the charismatic CEO of a pharmaceutical company. His world is turned upside down when the company’s drug trials result in several deaths, leaving him caught in a whirlwind of lawsuits.
As the pressure increases, Philip is forced to resort to unconventional methods to save himself. The film explores how far he is willing to go and what moral dilemmas he must face.
The above movies are among the latest Malayalam releases arriving on OTT platforms. Many other titles in different languages are also available for streaming.
