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2 days ago
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- Pink Villa
5 Malayalam releases to watch on OTT this week: Asif Ali starrer Sarkeet to Shine Tom Chacko's Soothravakyam
Malayalam cinema continues to make 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 films that deserve a spot on your watchlist. 5 new Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week 1. Sarkeet Cast: Asif Ali, Orhan Hyder, Divya Prabha, Deepak Parambol, Remya Suresh, Swathi Das Prabhu, Prasanth Alexander Director: Thamar KV Genre: Family Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes Where to watch: ManoramaMAX Streaming date: TBA Sarkeet, starring Asif Ali in the lead role, is slated to release on the OTT platform ManoramaMAX. The family drama directed by Thamar KV is expected to premiere soon, although an official streaming date has not been announced yet. The story revolves around a Malayali couple living in the UAE, struggling to raise their son, who has ADHD. Their lives take a new turn when an unemployed man enters the picture, leading to unexpected challenges. 2. Soothravakyam Cast: Shine Tom Chacko, Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, Srikanth Kandragula, Binoj Villya, Meenakshi Madhavi, Nazeef, Anagha, Divya M Nair Director: Eugien Jos Chirammel Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Where to watch: Lionsgate Play Streaming date: August 21, 2025 Soothravakyam is a comedy drama featuring Shine Tom Chacko in the lead. The film follows the story of Christo Xavier, a sub-inspector, who attempts to transform his police station into a community hub that uplifts local youth. However, conflict arises when one of the students he mentors goes missing, leading to an unexpected turmoil. Apart from Shine, various other actors, like Vincy Aloshious, Deepak Parambol, Srikanth Kandragula, Binoj Villya, and more, are part of the ensemble cast. 3. Kolahalam Cast: Santhosh Puthan, Anusha Aravindakshan, Vishnu Balakrishnan, Priya Sreejith, Swathy Mohanan, Chithra Prasad Director: Rasheed Parambil Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes Where to watch: SunNXT Streaming date: August 22, 2025 Kolahalam is a heartfelt comedy set during the 16 hours between an old man's death and his funeral. A thief's break-in triggers a chain of chaotic events, resulting in a string of hilarious and emotional moments. 4. Perumani Cast: Sunny Wayne, Vinay Forrt, Lukman Avaran, Deepa Thomas, Radhika Radhakrishnan, Navas Vallikkunnu Director: KB Maju Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 17 minutes Where to watch: Saina Play Streaming date: August 21, 2025 Perumani is a Malayalam-language film that was originally released in 2024. A year after its theatrical run, the movie will be available for streaming on the OTT platform, Saina Play. The film focuses on the tale of a Bengali man who finds himself in a Kerala village. As the superstitious villagers come to believe he has a divine presence within him, they do everything they can to make him stay and settle down there. Whether they manage to succeed and what ultimately happens to the man forms the crux of the narrative. 5. Maareesan Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara, PL Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah Director: Sudheesh Sankar Genre: Comedy Thriller Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes Where to watch: Netflix Streaming date: August 22, 2025 Maareesan is a Tamil-language movie that will be available for streaming with a Malayalam-dub version. The comedy thriller starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu is set to hit Netflix and begin streaming on August 22, 2025. The movie follows Dhayalan, a thief who stumbles upon Velayudham Pillai, an amnesiac patient. Hoping to swindle him, Dhayalan inadvertently embarks on a road trip with him, only to uncover a darker secret about Pillai.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Sarkeet' trailer: Asif Ali and Divya Prabha shine in a moving tale of friendship, parenthood, and pain
The much-anticipated trailer of the Malayalam film 'Sarkeet', starring , , and Deepak Parambol, was unveiled recently by the makers and it seems 'Sarkeet' is expected to explore complex emotional themes through a sensitive lens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A deeply emotional and heartwarming story The trailer promises a glimpse into a deeply emotional and heartwarming story about connection, care, and consequences. Directed and written by Thamar, the film is set for a worldwide release on May 8. The trailer introduces Asif Ali's character as a man trying to find his footing in a new city. Amidst job hunting and uncertainty, he stumbles upon an opening for a shadow teacher — a role meant to support a hyperactive child named Orhan in school. The child's overwhelmed parents, portrayed by Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol, are desperate for someone to understand and manage their son's unpredictable behaviour. Sarkeet - Official Trailer A tragic twist that changes the game Later we see Asif Ali's character struggling to navigate the emotional terrain of dealing with Orhan. However, as time progresses, an unlikely bond begins to bloom between the two, with heartwarming moments that hint at mutual healing. Just as this delicate relationship starts to flourish, a sudden tragic twist strikes, throwing the characters' lives into turmoil, especially the parents, who are seen frantically searching for their child late at night. Handling complex themes . The film boasts a solid technical crew with music composed by Govind Vasantha, cinematography by Aeyaz, editing by Sangeeth Prathap, and production design by Visvanathan Aravind. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also starring Swathi Das Prabhu and Alexander Prashanth in key roles, 'Sarkeet' is expected to be another winner from Asif Ali, who recently had the successful outing 'Rekhachithram', a thrilling investigative drama. Asif Ali is also gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Abyanthara Kuttavaali'.
