Once more, I’m thrilled to share that Malayalam cinema is back with fresh offerings to satisfy your craving for quality entertainment. Last week, I found myself engrossed in the captivating performances of Mohanlal in Thudarum. But there’s more on the horizon, as a new wave of releases is coming our way soon!
Should you be considering viewing any of these, here’s some important information and the locations where they can be found.
Malayalam OTT releases this week
1. Padakkalam
- Cast: Sandeep Pradeep, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, Saaf, Arun Pradeep, Arun Ajikumar, Niranjana Anoop
- Director: Manu Swaraj
- Genre: Supernatural fantasy comedy
- Where to watch: JioHotstar
Padakkalam tells the tale of four bookworms, avid fans of comic books, who encounter an enchanting new instructor at their university. Beneath his kind exterior lies a malevolent spirit, for this individual is believed to have mastered dark arts and can exchange bodies with others at will.
In the midst of chaos caused by strange occurrences at college, a group of friends, joined by an additional professor, strive to unravel the mystery behind these supernatural happenings and devise strategies to handle them effectively.
2. Alappuzha Gymkhana
- Cast: Naslen, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Ravi
- Director: Khalid Rahman
- Genre: Sports
- Where to watch: SonyLIV
At Alappuzha Gymkhana, we follow the story of five local students who receive a harsh wake-up call when four of them fail their Class 12 exams. With college admissions seeming increasingly uncertain, this group of friends devises a plan: they aim to secure admission via the sports quota and select boxing as their sport of choice.
At first, fortune appears to favor them, making it appear as if their path to success is smoother. However, things take an unfavorable turn when they encounter a more difficult obstacle. The group’s ability to navigate and conquer this challenging situation forms the crux of the ensuing narrative.
3. Karnika
- Cast: Priyanka Nair, Viaan Mangalashery, TG Ravi, Kriss Venugopal
- Director: Arun Venpala
- Genre: Thriller
- Where to watch: ManoramaMAX, Simply South
In the small, enigmatic village of Payyavoor, the gripping film “Karnika” revolves around an author who falls prey to a baffling assault. As law enforcement delves into this puzzling case, they unearth long-buried secrets tied to the ancestral dwelling where the writer used to reside.
The movie begins by exploring the enigmatic aspects linked to the house and its relationship with the author, which forms a central theme throughout the story.
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2025-06-09 22:22