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Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Thudarum to Retro to Jerry: Watch out for these Malayalam releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ManoramaMAX
Malayalam cinema enthusiasts are in for a treat this May with a diverse range of films releasing on OTT platforms. From thrillers like 'Hunt' and 'Thudarum' to romantic comedies such as 'Abhilasham,' there's something for everyone. Crime stories like 'Retro' and family entertainers like 'Jerry' will also be available, promising a month filled with entertainment. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Thudarum Retro Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jerry Hunt Abhilasham Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads May is shaping up to be a treat for fans of Malayalam cinema , with a bunch of exciting titles dropping across OTT platforms . From thrillers and romantic comedies to heartwarming family dramas and nostalgic crime stories, there's something for everyone to binge. Whether you're in the mood for a gripping murder mystery, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or an emotional tale of second chances, these fresh releases on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, ManoramaMAX, and SimplySouth have got you 30Thudarum dives into the emotional journey of a taxi driver who's deeply attached to his black Ambassador car. His world turns upside down when the car suddenly goes missing, kicking off a tale full of mystery and heart. With Mohanlal leading the cast alongside Shobhana, Farhaan Faasil, and others, the film blends drama, nostalgia, and suspense. Thudarum is set to stream on JioHotstar from May 30 and will be available in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and 31Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, follows the story of a gangster trying to walk away from violence and stick to a promise he made to his wife. But the past has a way of catching up. With Suriya in the lead and a solid cast including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran, the film packs drama and intensity. Retro is all set to stream on Netflix from May 31 in five languages- Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, 30Get ready for a dose of wholesome chaos as the Malayalam comedy Jerry makes its way to OTT! After a fun run at the box office, this family-friendly entertainer will begin streaming on SimplySouth from May 30, 2025, but only for viewers outside India. Inspired by the classic Tom and Jerry cartoon, the film revolves around a pesky mouse whose nonstop mischief turns one family's life upside down and soon throws an entire village into hilarious disarray. With heartwarming moments, plenty of laughs, and a sweet message about family bonding, Jerry is perfect for a cozy movie night with loved gripping Malayalam thriller starring Bhavana, Aditi Ravi, and Renji Panicker is now streaming on ManoramaMAX from May 23. The story follows Dr. Keerthy, a forensic expert who gets pulled into a chilling murder mystery at a medical college. As strange happenings surround her, she digs deeper into the death of a student named Sara, unearthing dark secrets that refuse to stay buried. Get ready for a suspense-packed VideoStreamingAbhilasham is a breezy romantic comedy that dives into the what-ifs of love and second chances. The story revolves around Abhilash, who's quietly been carrying a torch for Sherin for years. When she unexpectedly reenters his life, all those old feelings start bubbling up again. With Saiju Kurup and Tanvi Ram leading the cast, the film is a sweet take on timing, missed connections, and the magic of small moments. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video from May 23.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
From Abhilasham to Hunt: Top 5 OTT releases to bingewatch this week
From heartfelt dramas to chilling horror thrillers and quirky reality shows, this week's OTT lineup has something for everyone. Whether you crave romance, suspense, or a rush of nostalgia, these fresh releases will keep you glued to your screen. Here's your weekend watchlist—don't miss out on these latest streaming gems! Top 5 OTT releases this week Heartbeat Season 2 The much-awaited second season of Heartbeat is here! Dive back into the intense world of RK Multispeciality Hospital, where doctors navigate complicated surgeries and even more complicated relationships. With emotions running high and secrets lurking in the hallways, this Tamil-origin series (also available in Hindi and Telugu) brings drama, romance, and life-or-death decisions. Release Date: May 22, 2025 Where to Watch: JioHotstar Find the Farzi Put your detective hat on! RJ Karishma leads a gripping game show where five contestants must identify the odd one out. Find the Farzi is all about intuition, logic, and drama. Each episode uncovers surprising truths and delivers thrilling entertainment in a reality-show format you've never seen before. Release Date: May 23, 2025 Where to Watch: JioHotstar Abhilasham Directed by Shamzu Zayba, Abhilasham is a heartwarming romantic drama about two childhood friends reunited in their hometown. As Abhilash (Saiju Kurup) tries to rekindle the spark with his long-lost love, secrets from the past threaten to pull them apart. If you love emotional stories with poetic visuals, this is for you. Release Date: May 23, 2025 Where to Watch: Prime Video Hunt Malayalam horror gets a spine-chilling upgrade with Hunt. When Dr. Keerthi, a forensic expert, investigates a murder, she's haunted by a ghost from the past – Dr. Sara. But this isn't your average ghost story. It's eerie, emotional, and filled with suspense that will have you double-checking your locks at night. Release Date: May 23, 2025 Where to Watch: Manorama Max Motorheads Set in the industrial town of Ironwood, Motorheads is a thrilling coming-of-age series. A group of teens bond over their shared passion for cars and a desire to escape their past. With powerful performances and high-octane scenes, this one is a ride you don't want to miss. Release Date: May 20, 2025
Economic Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Sumo to Pendulum to Hunt: Check out these Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of entertainment, from the comedic adventures of a memory-lost sumo wrestler in 'Sumo' to the eerie murder mystery in 'Hunt'. 'Pendulum' explores the blurred lines between reality and dreams, while 'Heart Beat 2' continues the medical drama. 'Abhilasham' delivers a sweet romance set in a small town. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Sumo Hunt Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pendulum Heart Beat 2 Abhilasham From heartfelt romances to eerie thrillers and quirky comedies, this week's OTT lineup has something for every mood. Whether you're in for a laugh-out-loud ride with a memory-lost sumo wrestler or a chilling mystery with a forensic twist, the small screen is buzzing with fresh stories. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and check out these new releases hitting your favourite streaming platforms this week—you won't want to miss them!TentkottaMay 23Get ready for laughs, action, and a trip to Japan with Sumo! When a giant sumo wrestler named Ganesh (Yoshinori Tashiro) washes up near Chennai with no memory of his past, locals Jack (VTV Ganesh) and Shiva (Shiva) rope him into a bunch of hilarious schemes. But things take a heartfelt turn when they uncover Ganesh's dramatic past as a sumo champ in Japan. What follows is an East-meets-South emotional ride packed with feel-good moments and quirky 23If you're in the mood for eerie thrills and supernatural chills, Hunt is your ticket. Directed by Shaji Kailas, this Malayalam horror thriller stars Bhavana as Dr. Keerthi, a forensic postgraduate drawn into a murder mystery that may have paranormal roots. With a gripping narrative, stunning visuals by Jackson Johnson, and music by Kailas Menon, Hunt promises to deliver goosebumps. The ensemble cast featuring Aditi Ravi and Renji Panicker adds weight to this suspense-packed 22Pendulum swings between reality and dreams with an edge-of-the-seat narrative. When Dr. Mahesh (Vijay Babu) wakes up from a supposed accident in a hill station, he's convinced it was all a dream—until strange connections between his visions and real-life people start surfacing. With his wife Shweta (Devaki Rajendran) and friend John Master (Prakash Bare), he dives into a mystery that blurs the line between illusion and truth. A psychological thriller that promises twists at every turn!JioHotstarStreaming nowThe doctors are back, and so is the drama! Heart Beat 2 continues the gripping saga of surgical residents juggling lives, love, and life-or-death decisions inside RK Multispeciality Hospital. With emotional highs and career-defining dilemmas, this medical drama hits you right in the feels. If you enjoyed the heartfelt stories and intense medical moments in Season 1, the new season cranks it up a notch with more character depth, complex cases, and unfiltered South (outside India) and Prime VideoMay 23For those who love soft romances with a slice-of-life charm, Abhilasham is a gentle watch. The film follows Abhilash Kumar, a simple man from Kottakkal who runs an Attar shop and courier service. His world is shaken when Sherin, a single mother and school friend, returns to town. But expressing his long-held feelings isn't as easy as it seems. Sweet, nostalgic, and rooted in small-town vibes, this one's for the romantics who enjoy stories that unfold at their own pace.
Mint
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Malayalam OTT releases this week: New movies, web-series to watch this weekend; Hunt, Abhilasham, Maranamass and more
Malayalam OTT releases this week: A number of new Malayalam movies will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Manorama Max, SonyLIV and SunNXT. Let's have a look at the ones that are available to watch online. Plot: The film follows Dr Keerthy, a forensic expert, who gets involved in a strange murder case at a medical college. As she investigates, she faces creepy and scary events. She digs deeper to find out who the victim, Sara, was and what led to her murder. Her search reveals shocking secrets hidden inside the college's old, unused mortuary. Cast: Bhavana Menon, Aditi Ravi, Renji Panicker OTT release platform: Manorama Max Plot: Abhilasham is an emotional story about love and missed chances. Abhilash has deep feelings for Sherin Moosa but never told her. After she moved away, he held on to her memory. Years later, Sherin returns to their hometown. As old emotions come back, Abhilash must decide whether to finally confess his love or let fate keep them apart again. Cast: Saiju Kurup, Tanvi Ram, Arjun Ashokan OTT release platform: Amazon Prime Video Plot: In Kerala, fear spreads as a serial killer, nicknamed the 'Banana Killer', targets elderly men, kills them with a hammer and stuffs bananas in their mouths. Police officer Ajay Ramachandran leads the hunt while also looking for his missing dog, Pakru. Cast: Basil Joseph, Anishma, Tovino Thomas OTT release platform: SonyLIV Plot: The film follows a family's trip to the Middle East. Iyer, a traditional Brahmin, strongly believes in old customs. His wife, Jhansi Rani, is a history professor and an atheist who does not believe in religion. The story shows how their different beliefs affect their journey and relationship. Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga Krishna, Dayana Hameed OTT release platform: SunNXT
Economic Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Hunt to Abhilasham: Check out these latest Malayalam OTT releases to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar
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. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Hunt Abhilasham Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ouseppinte Osiyathu 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 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 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 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 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.
