From Pani to Barroz: 5 Top Malayalam movies on Netflix, Zee5 & other OTTs

2025 brings a wave of excitement with a variety of releases from the Malayalam movie industry. Starting this week, several OTT platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, Aha, and more, are featuring the latest additions while more and in the pipeline.

From thrillers to action, here is a list of some of the latest and upcoming Malayalam movies on OTT platforms that shall keep you hooked for a while.

Pani ( January 16, SonyLIV)

A happy couple's peaceful life is turned upside down when two young criminals show up. However, their problems then get mixed up with the gangster world of Thrissur, leading to a story of revenge.

Kadakan (Already streaming, SunNXT)

Released in theatres on 1 March 2024, this movie follows the lives of Sulfi, a reckless young man, and his rebellious father, Hyder Ali, in the beautiful town of Nilambur, when their destinies are shaped by certain events.

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Barroz (Already streaming, Hotstar)

The story is about Barroz, a loyal servant who has guarded da Gama's treasure for 400 years. Enchanted by magic, he waits for the rightful descendant to claim the treasure. Starring Mohanlal, Shayla McCaffrey, Komal Sharma, Maya Rao West, and Paz Vega, this film has some strong ratings.

Thrayam (January, ManoramaMAX)

Set against the backdrop of Nilambur in the Malappuram district, Kerala, Kadakan explores the sand mafia and its clash with the police. The film features Dayyana Hameed, Anarkali Marikar, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Niranjana Anoop, and Sunny Wayne in key roles.

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Sookshmadarshini (Already streaming, Zee5)

Manuel and his mother move back to their former home in a middle-class neighbourhood. A neighbour, Priyadarshini, and her friends become suspicious of his motives and start gathering clues, suspecting he might be hiding something sinister.