The third week of August brings an exciting lineup of Malayalam films hitting OTT platforms. From gripping action thrillers to heartwarming family dramas and comedy thrillers, there’s plenty to binge this week. In case you are wondering what to watch this weekend, here are the new Malayalam OTT Releases this week!
New Malayalam OTT Releases This Week (August 17 – 23, 2025)
New Malayalam OTT Releases This Week (August 17 – 23, 2025)
1. Soothravakyam
OTT Release Date: August 21, 2025 on Lionsgate Play | Genre: Action Thriller | Languages: Malayalam
Starring Shine Tom Chacko, Soothravakyam is a fast-paced action thriller directed by Eugien Jos Chirammel. The film also features Deepak Parambol, Vincy Aloshious, and Arun Ashok in key roles. Loved by audiences during its theatrical run, it holds an impressive IMDb rating of 8.6 and is now set to stream on Lionsgate Play.
2. Kolahalam
OTT Release Date: August 22, 2025 on Sun NXT | Genre: Family Drama | Languages: Malayalam
Directed by Rasheed Parambil, Kolahalam is a family drama that released in theatres on July 11, 2025. The film stars Achuthanandan, Afsal K Aziz, Santhosh Puthan, and Kumar Sunil in the lead. While reports suggest it will drop on Sun NXT from August 22, official confirmation is still awaited.
3. Thalaivan Thalaivii
OTT Release Date: August 22, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video | Genre: Drama | Languages: Tamil (Dubbed in Malayalam)
Directed by Pandiraj, this Tamil drama stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in their first-ever on-screen pairing. The story explores marital conflicts shaped by family pressures, striking a chord with many viewers. A box-office success, Thalaivan Thalaivii will premiere on Prime Video from August 22, also available in Malayalam dubbed version.
4. Maareesan
OTT Release Date: August 22, 2025 on Netflix | Genre: Thriller/Drama | Languages: Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
Starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, Maareesan is one of the most-awaited titles this week. The story follows a man who deceives an amnesiac to seize his property, leading to betrayal, emotional conflict, and shocking twists. Netflix confirmed its release for August 22 across multiple languages including Malayalam.
Which ones are you going to binge-watch first?