What to watch · Malayalam OTT
Malayalam OTT releases this week
- Theatre to OTT
- About 4 weeks
- Malayalam-first apps
- ManoramaMAX, Sun NXT
- Cheapest plan
- ₹79/mo
New Malayalam releases on OTT
Updated 3 Nov 2026 · hourly
NewAnakapalli
2 Oct · ★ 9.9
Prime Video →
It's a Medical Miracle
18 Sept · ★ 5.2
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel →
Khalifa: The Ruler
20 Aug · ★ 6
Prime Video →
Thudakkam
7 Aug · ★ 5.7
JioHotstar →
DC
6 Aug · ★ 7.8
SonyLIV →
Life Today
6 Aug · ★ 8.4
Sun NXT →
Kandan
31 Jul · ★ 8.2
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel →
Maharaja Hostel
24 Jul · ★ 4.2
Prime Video →
Triple Decker
24 Jul · ★ 7.6
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel →
Antappante Athbudha Pravarthikal
17 Jul
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel →
Oru Vadakkan Velicham - A Northern Light
12 Jul · ★ 7.8
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel →
Aroopi
3 Jul · ★ 4.6
Prime Video →
Tap a title to see what its app costs and how to split it. Release dates and availability data via JustWatch.
The newest Malayalam films and series on OTT, with the app each one streams on and what that app costs. Malayalam cinema has a strong streaming culture, and releases land mostly on Thursday nights and Fridays, so the list above moves every week. ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT carry the most Malayalam titles, while Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV pick up the bigger releases. A theatrical film usually reaches streaming about four weeks after it opens in cinemas, and the platform announces the date a week or two ahead. Below: which apps buy Malayalam films, how the cinema window works, how to catch each week's arrivals in two minutes, and the cheapest way onto each app, alone or split with others.
Which apps get new Malayalam releases
Streaming rights are sold film by film, so no single app gets everything. ManoramaMAX is a Malayalam-first app with films, serials and originals, and Sun NXT carries a large Malayalam catalogue alongside its other South languages. Big-star theatrical films usually go to Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar or SonyLIV, whichever bought the rights, and ZEE5 picks up a share too. Weekly Malayalam OTT roundups in 2026 regularly cover all of them.
| App | What Malayalam viewers find there | Cheapest plan |
|---|---|---|
| ManoramaMAX | Malayalam films, serials and originals | Check the app |
| Sun NXT | Large Malayalam film catalogue and shows | Check the app |
| Prime Video | Theatrical Malayalam films and originals | Prime Lite ₹799/year |
| Netflix | Theatrical Malayalam films, often subtitled | Mobile ₹149/month |
| JioHotstar | Malayalam films and Star network shows | Mobile ₹79/month |
| SonyLIV | Selected Malayalam films and originals | Mobile Only ₹699/year |
| ZEE5 | Malayalam films and dubbed releases | Check the app |
How long Malayalam films take to reach OTT
Malayalam films typically start streaming about four weeks after their theatrical release, in line with the wider South Indian pattern, though a small film with a limited run can arrive sooner. Hindi-dubbed versions of Malayalam films follow the multiplex chains' eight-week rule for Hindi releases, which is why the Malayalam original often streams a month before its dub.
In practice, a film that opens in cinemas this Friday will usually be on an app about a month later, and the platform announces the date a week or two ahead on its official social accounts.
How to track Malayalam OTT releases each week
A two-minute routine on Thursday evening covers most weeks:
- 1Check the list at the top of this page. It refreshes hourly with the newest Malayalam titles and names the app each one is on.
- 2Tap a title to see what that app costs and whether a group is open for it on Subspace.
- 3Look at ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT New Releases rows first, then the national apps’ Coming Soon rows.
- 4Follow the official social accounts of the apps and of the film’s production house; streaming dates are usually announced a week or two before.
- 5Add titles to your watchlist in the app so you get a notification on release day.
The cheapest way to get each app
You don't need every app. Pick the one or two that bought the films you want, take the cheapest plan that fits how you watch, and rotate when the next film lands somewhere else. Annual plans are cheapest per month, but monthly plans make rotating easy. ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT are not shown with a price because their current official rates could not be verified; check them in each app.
Official India prices checked 12 Oct 2026: Netflix ₹149/month, JioHotstar ₹79/month or ₹499/year, Prime Lite ₹799/year, SonyLIV Mobile Only ₹699/year. Annual prices divided by 12. ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT omitted as their official prices could not be verified.
| Netflix Mobile (monthly) | ₹149 |
|---|---|
| JioHotstar Mobile (monthly) | ₹79 |
| Prime Lite (annual) | ₹67 |
| SonyLIV Mobile Only (annual) | ₹58 |
| JioHotstar Mobile (annual) | ₹42 |
Watching on a TV without paying for every app
The cheapest plans above are phone-only, and Prime Lite is limited to one device. Watching on a TV means Netflix Basic or higher, JioHotstar Super or higher, full Prime or LIV Premium. Sharing one of those with family or flatmates is where the savings are: JioHotstar Premium allows four devices, so a Subspace group can bring it to around ₹75 a month each. If you watch on a projector at home, see projector rentals.
Frequently asked questions
Which Malayalam movies are releasing on OTT this week?
Releases change every Friday, so check the list at the top of this page, which refreshes hourly, and the New Releases rows in ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT. Platforms announce streaming dates a week or two ahead on their official social accounts.
How many days after release do Malayalam movies come on OTT?
Usually about four weeks, in line with the wider South Indian pattern. Hindi-dubbed versions follow the eight-week rule for Hindi releases, so the Malayalam original often streams a month before its dub.
Which app is best for Malayalam movies?
ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT carry the most Malayalam titles. Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV and ZEE5 buy the bigger theatrical releases, so the best app depends on which films you follow.
Where can I watch new Malayalam movies online legally?
On the app that bought the film’s streaming rights: ManoramaMAX or Sun NXT for many titles, and Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar or SonyLIV for big releases. The list on this page names the app for each new Malayalam title.
Do new Malayalam releases come with subtitles?
Often. Netflix and Prime Video usually add English subtitles and sometimes dubbed audio tracks, but each release differs. Check the audio and subtitle menu on the title page.
What is the cheapest app for Malayalam OTT releases?
Among verified prices, JioHotstar Mobile is cheapest at ₹79 a month or ₹499 a year, and Netflix Mobile is ₹149. ManoramaMAX and Sun NXT set their own prices, shown in each app.
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Track this week’s Malayalam OTT releases across ManoramaMAX, Sun NXT, Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV, and the cheapest plan you need on each app.
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Facts on this page were last checked on 2026-11-03. Prices and plans change; the final amount shows before you pay.