Upcoming Malayalam OTT releases in February 2025 on Hotstar, Amazon Prime, Sony Liv, and more that netizens are eagerly waiting for

Over time, Malayalam cinema has found its unique place, focusing on creating high-quality content that appeals to a wide audience. As early as January 2025, several Malayalam films made their debut in the streaming platform landscape.

Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph’s film Sookshmadarshini left everyone on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful storyline, while Dileesh Pothan and Anurag Kashyap’s collaboration in Rifle Club by Aashiq Abu brought us immense joy with its stylish action scenes. With several upcoming films still awaiting release for streaming, let’s quickly preview a few that are expected to hit our screens in February.

Malayalam OTT releases arriving in February 2025

1. Marco

Cast: Unni Mukundan, Siddique, Jagadish, Abhimanyu S Thilakan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anson Paul
Director: Haneef Adeni
Theatrical release date: December 20, 2024

Among the latest hits in Malayalam cinema is the Unni Mukundan-led movie titled “Marco,” which falls under the neo-noir thriller action genre and is directed by Haneef Adeni. Notably, it serves as a separate storyline from the 2019 film Mikhael, where Nivin Pauly took on the lead role.

The movie tells the story of Marco, a man belonging to a wealthy gold-dealing dynasty. But when an unforeseen event shakes their family, Marco and his brother George embark on a quest for truth. Interestingly, their methods in pursuit of the truth will show stark contrasts.

The movie became incredibly successful in cinemas, earned high praise from critics, and broke records as the top-earning A-rated Malayalam film ever. Despite various speculations regarding its release on streaming platforms, an official announcement about it hasn’t been given yet.

2. Hello Mummy

Cast: Sharaf U Dheen, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jagadish, Johny Antony, Sunny Hinduja, Bindu Panicker, Aju Varghese
Director: Vaishakh Elans
Theatrical release date: November 21, 2024

Another highly anticipated movie set for online premiere is the spooky yet humorous film titled “Hello Mummy.” Starring Aishwarya Lekshmi from Thug Life and Sharaf U Dheen, this film follows the story of Boney and Stephy, two pairs of soon-to-be married couples.

In a surprising turn of events, when she unexpectedly decides to cancel her wedding, Boney inquires about the reason, revealing that his deceased mother-in-law disapproves of him as her daughter’s husband. This confrontation sets up a series of amusing scenes as Boney encounters his mother-in-law’s ghost. The film is set to premiere on an online streaming platform soon, with the exact platform and release date still undisclosed.

3. Rekhachithram

Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Mammootty, Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan
Director: Jofin T Chacko
Theatrical release date: January 9, 2025

The film titled “Rekhachithram,” with Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan as the main characters, is a captivating mystery-crime thriller that has recently graced the silver screen and received much appreciation from viewers. It narrates the story of a police officer who was newly reinstated, hailing from the remote hills of Malakkappara in Thrissur district.

Initially, the officer’s life was stable, but things drastically change when he is tasked with investigating a suicide case and admits to a crime he had committed four decades ago. This revelation forces him to revisit the past, specifically the film sets of Kathodu Kathoram in 1985, as he delves into the old case once again.

In this movie, which delves into the concept of altered history, Mammootty makes a brief appearance, portraying the main character from the film “Kathodu Kathoram,” thanks to AI technology. Expectedly, the film will become available for online streaming in February, with the specific platform and release date yet to be revealed as it approaches the end of its OTT streaming window.

4. Extra Decent

Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Grace Antony, Shyam Mohan, Sudheer Karamana
Director: Aamir Pallikkal
Theatrical release date: December 20, 2024

Back in the chilly winter of 2024, I found myself utterly captivated by the gripping tale that unfolded on the silver screen in “Extra Decent” – a masterful dark comedy directed by none other than Aamir Pallikkal. This mind-bending journey revolves around Binu, a man grappling with the harrowing aftermath of witnessing his brother’s untimely and accidental demise, which left him struggling with amnesia. The film’s haunting allure has left me yearning for more!

As I grappled with the ridicule from my relatives due to my perceived shortcomings, I embarked on a journey of uncovering hidden truths about my family. The narrative unfolds as a captivating blend of twisted revenge and redemption, forming the crux of the storyline. The movie has already been screened alongside films such as Marco and Rifle Club, and it seems that an OTT premiere is imminent in the near future.

5. Rudhiram

Cast: Raj B. Shetty, Aparna Balamurali, Priya Sreejith, Hari R Menon
Director: Jisho Lon Antony
Theatrical release date: December 13, 2024

The highly anticipated psychological thriller “Rudhiram,” starring Raj B Shetty and Aparna Balamurali in lead roles, is expected to debut on a streaming platform soon, though its official release date remains undisclosed.

The film narrates the story of a self-reliant young lady, abducted and confined by an unidentified individual. Despite a masked figure continually thwarting her attempts at freedom, she demonstrates resilience and finds a way to break free, whatever the cost.

Beyond these projects, numerous other films are scheduled to debut on streaming platforms in the upcoming months. Furthermore, the Malayalam film “Identity,” featuring Tovino Thomas and Trisha, is another highly anticipated movie that will stream from January 31, 2025, exclusively on Zee5.

2025-01-25 17:38