From Hunt to Abhilasham: Check out these latest Malayalam OTT releases to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar

Economic Times

20-05-2025

Malayalam cinema offers a diverse range of stories on OTT this week, including a paranormal thriller 'Hunt' where a forensic expert investigates a chilling mystery. 'Abhilasham' is a romantic drama about unspoken love, while 'Ouseppinte Osiyathu' explores fractured family relationships. 'Parannu Parannu Parannu Chellan' is a nostalgic romance set in the 1990s, challenging social norms.
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From spine-chilling thrillers to heartwarming romances, Malayalam cinema is serving up a fresh wave of stories on OTT this week. Whether you're in the mood for a gripping mystery with a paranormal twist, a nostalgic love story, or a soul-stirring family drama, there's something for every kind of viewer. As four new titles drop across Prime Video, ManoramaMAX , and others, here's a quick look at the must-watch releases you'll want to add to your weekend binge list.ManoramaMaxMay 23In Hunt, Bhavana steps into the gripping role of Keerthi, a forensic expert whose routine investigation spirals into a chilling mystery. What begins as a murder probe soon twists into the paranormal, as Keerthi uncovers that the victim is Dr Sara, dead for years. With eerie clues and unsettling whispers from the past, the film teeters between logic and the supernatural. Backed by a compelling ensemble cast, Hunt promises a tense, edge-of-the-seat psychological thriller with an emotional undercurrent.Prime Video and Simply SouthMay 23, 2025After winning hearts in theatres, Abhilasham is all set to charm global audiences with its OTT debut. Directed by Shamzu Zayba, this poignant romantic drama follows Abhilash, a man nursing an unspoken love for Sherin, whose return rekindles buried emotions. What begins as a simple request spirals into a quirky legal tangle—thanks to a meddling best friend with matchmaking plans. Featuring Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram, Abhilasham streams on Simply South (outside India) and Prime Video (India) from May 23.Prime VideoStreaming nowOuseppinte Osiyathu, which hit theatres on May 9, 2025, delivers a stirring tale of fractured relationships and long-overdue reckonings. Centered on a father and his estranged sons, the film unravels years of emotional silence through a life-altering event that forces hearts to open and wounds to mend. With its tender portrayal of grief, love, and second chances, this soulful family drama strikes a deep chord, reminding us that even the deepest rifts can lead to redemption.ManoramaMAXStreaming nowSet against the vibrant backdrop of the 1990s, this romantic drama brings back the charm of old-school Malayalam love stories with a bold, modern edge. Jiju's tender romance with Sandhya faces resistance from within her own family, particularly the rigid and intimidating Satheesh, played by Sidharth Bharathan. Directed by Jishnu Harindra Varma, the film beautifully blends nostalgia with a sharp social lens, exploring love, caste, and courage in the face of tradition-bound barriers.