Your Malayalam OTT Watchlist This Week (April 2026): Velleppam, Hey Balwanth & Mrithyunjay — Don’t Miss These 3 Gems!

Weekend sorted! If you’re a fan of Malayalam cinema — known globally for its gritty, real, and genre-defying storytelling — this week’s OTT lineup is genuinely exciting. From heartfelt rom-coms to investigative thrillers, there’s something for every mood. Let’s dive in!

This Week’s Malayalam OTT Releases

1. Velleppam — A Rom-Com With a Conscience

Cast: Akshay Radakrishnan, Noorin Shereef, Shine Tom Chacko, Roma Asrani | Director: Praveen Raj Pookkadan | Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins

Meet Josemon — a lovable slacker whose sister Sarah has quietly sacrificed her dreams to keep the family afloat. But when Kaleena, a free-spirited artist arrives in town to paint the local church, Josemon’s comfortable bubble begins to crack. Throw in a watchful local politician, and you have a warm yet surprisingly layered self-discovery story. It’s the kind of film that sneaks up on your emotions while keeping you entertained throughout.

2. Hey Balwanth (Malayalam Dub) — A Son’s Journey to Prove His Worth

Cast: Suhas, Shivani Nagaram, Naresh, Vennela Kishore | Director: Gopi Atchara | Runtime: 2 hrs 14 mins

Krishna is a well-educated young man who wants to take over his father’s business — but his father refuses, pushing him to earn his stripes first. Krishna joins an NGO, falls in love with its manager Mithra, and just as life feels perfect, a family health crisis forces him to step up sooner than expected. It’s a relatable, heartwarming comedy-drama about ambition, love, and growing up.

3. Mrithyunjay (Malayalam Dub) — An Unlikely Reporter Unravels a Dark Mystery

Cast: Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Sudharshan | Director: Sri Hussain Sha Kiran | Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins

Jay is an ambitious journalist stuck doing obituary ads — far from the crime-beat glory he dreams of. But when a routine visit to secure an advertisement reveals something deeply suspicious about a death, Jay goes full investigator mode. What begins as curiosity soon pulls him into a dangerous web. Sree Vishnu’s charm and the film’s tense build-up make this one a worthy thriller watch.

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