Malayalam OTT releases of the week

Malayalam films were the most watched and loved films of 2024, where films like Premalu, Avesham, and Bramayugam received love both on the big screens and after their OTT releases.

2024 also had a plethora of films that will be streaming on OTT platforms this week. This new year you could watch some crime thrillers and suspense dramas to feel good about films, all of them offering a thrilling start to the new year.

New Malayalam OTT Releases This Week

All We Imagine As Light

The most celebrated film internationally, which garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards like the Golden Globe, is All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia.

The story revolves around a nurse whose life takes a dramatic turn when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, setting her on a transformative journey. The cast includes talents like Divya Prabha, Kani Kusruti, Hridhu Haroon, Chhaya Kadam, and Tintumol Joseph. The film is all set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on January 3, 2025.

I Am Kathalan

Manorama Max

If you are a fan of crime thrillers, "I Am Kathalan," directed by Girish A. D, starring Premalu fame, Naslen K. Gafoor, Anishma Anilkumar, Lijomol Jose, Dileesh Pothan, Vineeth Vasudeva, Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Viswam, and Arjun K, is a story about Vishnu, who plays a silly game to win back his girlfriend, which eventually turns into a dangerous game of revenge, and he ends up risking everything he cherishes.

The film will be streaming on ManoramaMax from 3rd January.

Sookshmadarshini

January 2025 (Zee5)

If you are in for a crime thriller but also want comedy added to it, Sookshmadarshini, directed by M. C. Jithin, is a captivating black comedy mystery thriller featuring Nazriya Nazim, alongside Basil Joseph; this was an unforgettable cinematic masterpiece for their fans. The film marked Nazriya's return to Malayalam films after a four-year hiatus, and she won everyone's hearts. The film will be streaming on Zee5 from January.

Mura

Just like Manjummel Boys, Amazon Prime Video brings us a thrilling narrative that follows the lives of four friends--Maji, Manaf, Saji, and Anandhu--whose attempt at a heist sets off a chain of devastating consequences. This film includes a talented cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Hridhu Haroon, and Kani Kusruti.

This heist film is all set to release on Amazon Prime.