As of mid-April, here is what the confirmed lineup looks like for the next two months:
The following section categorizes films based on their theatrical release status and expected digital premiere dates.
Technically a series, this passion project by Kamal Haasan (who also acts) features a galaxy of Malayalam stars like Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil in short films directed by legends like Priyadarshan and Shaji N. Karun. Netflix has acquired the rights, and it’s expected to drop in June. Trade analysts predict this will break the viewership record for Malayalam content on a global scale. upcoming malayalam movies ott
Several major films are hitting theaters this month, typically followed by an OTT release within 4 to 8 weeks.
: Platforms like Sony LIV have reportedly acquired the rights to the romantic comedy Madhuvidhu , though an exact May streaming date remains unconfirmed by the makers. New Upcoming Malayalam Movies 2026 - IMDb As of mid-April, here is what the confirmed
These films are currently in theaters or releasing shortly, with OTT rights secured.
These films have completed their theatrical run and are currently in post-production for digital streaming. Netflix has acquired the rights, and it’s expected
Starring Asif Ali and Biju Menon, this film was a sleeper hit in theaters. But for the rest of the world, the wait ends this week. Sony LIV announced that the film will begin streaming on April 12th. "The theatrical run was fantastic, but the digital rights sold for a record sum for the actors," said a trade analyst. "It's a win-win."
"Fahadh has a unique relationship with the OTT audience," explains film critic Baradwaj Rangan. "His Joji and Malik found their true audience at home. For a niche, experimental film like this, OTT is safer and more profitable."
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