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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.
