Malayalam OTT Releases
| Title | Platform | Actors | Director | General Review | MalluDude Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bha Bha Ba | HotStar January 16 | Dileep with Mohanlal in special appearence | Dhananjay Shankar | A quirky comedy that delivers laugh-a-minute moments and strong ensemble chemistry. | ⭐⭐ |
| Balti | Prime Video January 09 | Shane Nigam | Unni Sivalingam | A gritty sports-action drama that blends intense kabaddi sequences with friendship and revenge, though familiar story beats may feel predictable to some viewers. | ⭐⭐1/2 |
| Kalamkaval | SonYLiv from January 16 | Mammootty, Vinayakan | Jithin K. Jose | A tightly plotted crime thriller with strong performances that keeps viewers on edge from start to finish | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Eko | Netflix | Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Biana Momin | Writer: Bahul Ramesh | Mystery thriller, intriguing genre for Mollywood OTT. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 |
| Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra | Netflix / JioHotstar | Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Tovino Thomas | Dominic Arun | Bold superhero entry for Mollywood; stylish action with mythic flavor. | ⭐⭐⭐½ |
| Dies Irae | JioHotstar | Pranav Mohanlal, Gibin Gopinath, Jaya Kurup, Sushmitha Bhat | Rahul Sadasivan | Chilling supernatural horror with strong leads and tension-driven scares. | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Pharma | JioHotstar | Nivin Pauly | (N/A) | Gripping medical thriller delving into ethics and corporate tension. | ⭐⭐ |
| Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse | ZEE5 | Mammootty | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Clever mystery-comedy combining detective fun and intrigue. | ⭐⭐½ |
| The Pet Detective | ZEE5 | Sharafudheen | (N/A) | Light, fun family comedy-mystery; great for relaxed viewing. | ⭐⭐½ |
| Mirage | SonyLIV | Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali | Jeethu Joseph | Psychological thriller with depth; strong suspense elements. | ⭐⭐ |
Upcoming releases
| Title | Expected OTT Platform | Cast / Director (if known) | General Anticipation / Notes | MalluDude Preview Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feminichi Fathima | Likely Netflix / JioHotstar | Shamla Hamza, Viji Viswanath, Ashraf Usthad | Award-winning story with deep rooted narrative, OTT debut reported mid-Dec 2025 (some sources link major platforms). | ⭐⭐1/2 |