OTT Weekend Watchlist: 8 Must-Watch Malayalam Movies You Cant Miss
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As the weekend rolls in and you scroll endlessly wondering whether to go for Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood—or something different—take a break! With regional cinema gaining serious momentum at the box office, Malayalam films are stealing the spotlight. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/ott-weekend-watchlist-8-must-watch-malayalam-movies-you-cant-miss-2918981 Updated:Jun 20, 2025, 02:54 PM IST Premam (2015)
1 / 8
A young man has three opportunities to find love. Will the third time be the charm? This hit Malayalam film is perfect start for binge-watch this weekend.
Premam - JioHotstar Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life (2024)
2 / 8
The Goat life is a survival drama follow an Indian man seeking work follows a job lead to Saudi Arabia, only to find himself forced to labor without pay as a goat herder in the remote desert. Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer was a massive hit, and he also won best actor award during the 54th Kerala State Film Awards.
Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life - Netflix Minnal Murali (2021)
3 / 8
This superhero drama follows an ordinary man-turned-superhero Murali, who is struck by a bolt of lightning, which bestows him with special powers.
Minnal Murali - Netflix Lucifer (2019)
4 / 8
This action thriller film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, in his directorial debut, Starring Mohanlal in pivotal roles.
Lucifer - Amazon Prime Video Bangalore Days (2014)
5 / 8
The film follows three cousins who share a close bond from childhood. They finally get a chance to live together in Bangalore, fulfilling a long-time dream. And what happen next is the perfect feel-good plot which is worth a watch.
Bangalore Days - JioHotstar Aavesham (2024)
6 / 8
Aavesham is an action comedy film which follows Three teenagers who gets involved in a fight with seniors. They find a local gangster named Ranga to help them.
Aavesham - Amazon Prime Video Athiran (2019)
7 / 8
Athiran is a psychological thriller starring Fahadh Faasil and Sai Pallavi in pivotal roles. This film is crtically acclaimed for its plot twist.
Athiran - JioHotstar Manjummel Boys (2024)
8 / 8
This survival thriller film is written and directed by Chidambaram. The story follows a group of friends who get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back and is based on a true story.
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