Malayalam film industry has churned out several gems every month with different genres. From dark thrillers to romantic dramas, there is something for everyone. It features stories of friendship, platonic love, bittersweet encounters, growing pains and inner breakdown. The good news is that most of these movies are headed for streaming on OTT platforms, or maybe already are, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Sony LIV. So, here is the list of Malayalam movies that you want to watch.
List of Malayalam movies on OTT: Platforms and IMDb ratings
| Topic | platform | imdb rating |
| Kappa | netflix | 7.1 |
| Mukundan Unni Associates | disney plus hotstar | 8 |
| Saudi Velakka | sony liv | 8.4 |
| Udal | amazon prime video | 7 |
| Sleep | amazon prime video | 4.6 |
| Padma | amazon prime video | 4.9 |
| mike | amazon prime video | 6 |
new malayalam movies on ott
1. Kappa
Things spiral out of control after an IT employee and his wife get embroiled in a gang war between the crime syndicate of Kotta Madhu and Latheef in Thiruvananthapuram city. Directed by Shaji Kailas, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Anna Ben, Aparna Balamurali and Dilesh Pothan.
where to stream
Kaapa can be viewed online on Netflix.
2. Mukundan Unni Associates
Welcome to the world of Mukundan Unni, a man who gets an adrenaline rush from success. However, whenever his methods fail, he finds a foul play. Directed by Vineeth Srinivasan, the film follows Mukundan Unni as he struggles to navigate through a complex insurance scam involving doctors, insurance companies and lawyers.
where to stream
Stream Mukundan Unni Associates online on Disney Plus Hotstar.
3. Saudi Velakka
Directed by Tharun Murthy, Saudi Vellakka tells the story of Abhilash Sasidharan, who receives a summons to appear in court for a case from his childhood. As he tries to unravel a complex truth, he discovers that a small conflict has grown far beyond his grasp – irreversibly changing the lives of those around him.
where to stream
Saudi Velakka is streaming online on Sony Liv.
4. Udal
A dark thriller, Udal takes place over the course of one night. When her husband is away, she is forced to take care of her mother-in-law until she reaches the point of breaking. She seeks an extramarital affair with her lover, and that’s when things spiral out of control. Film stars Indrans, Dhyan Srinivasan, Durga Krishna and Jude Anthony Joseph,
where to watch
Udal is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
5. Gold
A black comedy, Gold follows a series of events that take place over the course of four days, where a mobile shop owner buys a new car due to an almost fixed marriage with a girl named Radha. Is. Film stars Nayanthara, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew and Deepthi Sathi among others.
where to watch
Sona is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
6. Padma
The story is about a psychologist who is a marriage counselor. However, as ironic as it sounds, his relationship with his own wife is on the rocks. The film depicts how both husband and wife struggle to sort out their differences in marriage. Padma stars Surbhi Lakshmi, Anoop Menon, Mohammed Salman Khan, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Marina, Ambi Ninasam, Mala Parvathy, Dinesh Prabhakar, Shruti Rajinikanth, Vikas Rajput.
where to watch
Padma has been released on Amazon Prime Video.
7. Mike
Mike follows the story of a woman named Sarah, who chooses to undergo a sex reassignment surgery because she believes life is simpler as a man. She then meets a sad young man who wants to commit suicide. The story then looks at the friendship between them and how they change each other.
where to watch
Mike is available to watch online on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.
