From Asthra to Kuberaa: Watch these latest Malayalam OTT releases on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ManoramaMAX

Time of India

17-07-2025

This July, Malayalam cinema is owning the OTT space with stories that promise everything from high-stakes crime and emotional chaos to unexpected romance and small-town secrets. Whether you crave a brooding mystery set in misty hills, a heartfelt double life with big city stakes, or a runaway bride who crashes into bachelor chaos — this week's streaming catalogue is bursting with flavour. Pop the corn, clear your schedule — and let the binge begin. Here's a curated look at the Malayalam films dropping across Prime Video and ManoramaMAX that you simply can't miss.
Asthra (ManoramaMAX – July 18)
Dark, gritty, and simmering with suspense, Asthra is a crime thriller that digs into the corrupt underbelly of Wayanad's political and criminal ecosystem. Directed by and starring Prem Kallat, the film slowly unravels a tangled web of secrets and systemic rot. It brings together a powerful ensemble cast including Kalabhavan Shajon, Santosh Keezhattoor, and Neena Kurup. What sets Asthra apart is its atmospheric tension — the story unfolds like a storm creeping over the hills, quiet at first, then suddenly overwhelming. Screenwriters Vinu K Mohan and Jijuraj offer a layered, slow-burn narrative that rewards patience with chilling revelations. If you're into raw, emotionally tense storytelling, Asthra is a must-stream.
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916 Kunjoottan (Prime Video – Streaming Now)
In 916 Kunjoottan, Guinness Pakru delivers a standout performance in a dual-toned narrative — equal parts heartwarming and razor-sharp. The film follows a man of modest stature with a magnetic presence who juggles two drastically different lives: a beloved, grounded villager in one world, and a cunning tycoon maneuvering through the chaos of urban high society in the other. Aaryan Vijay's directorial debut smartly blends suspense with emotional storytelling, delivering unexpected twists and carefully crafted tension. The film's supporting cast — Tiny Tom, Rakesh Subramanian, and Dayyana Hameed — adds depth to the layered plot. With themes of identity, deception, and moral crossroads, this thriller is more than just an action ride — it's a psychological puzzle you'll be thinking about long after the credits roll.
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Kuberaa (Prime Video – July 18)
Dhanush. Nagarjuna. Rashmika Mandanna. Put them in a film by Sekhar Kammula, and you get Kuberaa — a high-stakes political action drama that doesn't pull its punches. This multilingual film, also available in Malayalam, explores ambition, ethics, and betrayal through the interconnected journeys of three characters from very different walks of life. With Devi Sri Prasad's electrifying background score amping up the emotional intensity, Kuberaa blurs the line between personal vendettas and systemic power plays. It's a gripping tale of justice and compromise, spotlighting corruption at the highest levels without losing the pulse of personal struggle. Visually sleek and emotionally rich, Kuberaa is a cinematic cocktail of mass entertainment and thought-provoking storytelling — and it's a must-watch when it lands on Prime Video.