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, 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
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.
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.
