# 5 Malayalam Films Landing on OTT This Week — Your Weekend Watchlist Is Sorted

URL: https://technosports.co.in/5-malayalam-films-landing-on-ott/  
Published: 2026-07-29  
Updated: 2026-07-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

From a boy hunting for his missing mother to a village ritual gone wrong, this week’s Malayalam OTT lineup has a story for every mood.

## This week’s Malayalam OTT releases

Mollywood’s streaming slate is packed this week, spanning psychological thrillers, romantic comedy, gentle drama, and a sports-comedy sequel making its Malayalam debut. One title even centers on the [Theyyam ritual](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theyyam), a centuries-old form of ritual worship native to North Kerala, giving the week’s lineup real cultural texture alongside the entertainment value.

## OTT Release Guide

| Film | Platform | Streaming Date | Genre |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Balan: The Boy | ZEE5 | July 31 | Psychological Thriller |
| Love Oh Love (Malayalam-dub) | Prime Video | July 31 | Romantic Comedy |
| Chinna Chinna Aasai | JioHotstar | July 28 | Drama |
| Gatta Kusthi 2 (Malayalam-dub) | Netflix | July 31 | Sports Action Comedy |
| Paithalattam | SunNXT | July 31 | Mystery Thriller |

## What each film brings to the table

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/cjWTqndgZ_M?feature=oembed)

**Balan: The Boy**, directed by Chidambaram, follows a boy raised in a women’s correctional facility who sets out to find his missing mother, uncovering the weight of their shared past. Tovino Thomas appears in a cameo.

**Love Oh Love**, a Tamil rom-com dubbed for Malayalam audiences, follows Raghuvaran, who blames his relationship for his downfall — until an unusual role-reversal agreement forces both partners to confront their misunderstandings.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/f_mCvoMgoYs?feature=oembed)

**Chinna Chinna Aasai** stars Indrans and Madhoo Shah as two strangers who form an unexpected bond after being stranded together in Varanasi, each carrying quiet pasts and fears.

**Gatta Kusthi 2**, now dubbed in Malayalam, brings Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi back as Veera and Keerthi navigate a complete role reversal in their marriage, with her wrestling career and his parenting choices testing their bond.

**Paithalattam** is a mystery thriller set in a tradition-bound village, where a boy chosen for a dangerous ritual triggers a chain of buried secrets that two officers must unravel.

For more weekly Malayalam OTT roundups and South Indian entertainment coverage, check [TechnoSports’ Malayalam streaming guide](https://technosports.co.in/your-malayalam-ott-watchlist-this-week-2/).

## FAQs

### **Q1: Which Malayalam OTT release features a cameo from Tovino Thomas?**

 Balan: The Boy, streaming on ZEE5 from July 31, features Tovino Thomas in a cameo role.

### **Q2: Is Gatta Kusthi 2 available with Malayalam dubbing?**

Yes — the Tamil sports-comedy sequel is streaming on Netflix in a Malayalam-dubbed version from July 31