# Kerala Loves Korea: 7 Malayalam OTT Films You Didn’t Know Were Inspired by South Korean Movies

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kerala-loves-korea-7-malayalam-ott/  
Published: 2026-06-04  
Updated: 2026-06-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’ve ever watched a Malayalam film and thought “this feels strangely familiar,” you might be onto something. [Malayalam cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) has long drawn creative inspiration from the storytelling genius of South Korean films — borrowing their emotional depth, genre-blending plots, and narrative tension, then wrapping it all in a distinctly Kerala flavour. The result? Some genuinely brilliant films hiding in plain sight on OTT.

Here are 7 Malayalam movies streaming right now that are widely believed to be adapted from or inspired by Korean originals. For more OTT picks and South Indian cinema coverage, visit [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## 7 Malayalam OTT Films

| Malayalam Film | Korean Inspiration | Lead Cast | Where to Watch |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| White | My Sassy Girl (2001) | Mammootty, Huma Qureshi | YouTube, ErosNow |
| Lavender | Daisy | Rahman, Anoop Menon | SunNXT |
| Angels | Confession of Murder (2012) | Indrajith Sukumaran | YouTube |
| Silence | The Client | Mammootty, Anoop Menon | SunNXT |
| Hide N’ Seek | 3-Iron (Kim Ki-duk) | Mukesh, Shalu Kurian | SunNXT |
| Ivar | Infernal Affairs / City of Damnation | Jayaram, Biju Menon | SunNXT |
| Chaappa Kurishu | Handphone | Fahadh Faasil, Vineeth Sreenivasan | SunNXT |

## The Films, Briefly Explained

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xns7U46liLY?feature=oembed)

**1. White** — Directed by Uday Ananthan, this Mammootty-starrer follows a young IT professional in London who saves a mysterious older man near a metro track, setting off an unlikely relationship. It’s widely regarded as a Malayalam take on the iconic Korean rom-com *My Sassy Girl* (2001).

**2. Lavender** — A moody romantic action drama set in Bangkok, weaving together an Interpol detective, a hitman, and an artist through a case of mistaken identity. Considered a loose adaptation of the Korean thriller *Daisy*, it brings globe-trotting intrigue to Mollywood.

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

**3. Angels** — Indrajith Sukumaran plays an ego-driven officer who teams up with a quirky priest to crack a string of gruesome unsolved cases. Inspired by the 2012 Korean thriller *Confession of Murder*, it’s a sharp investigative watch with strong performances throughout.

**4. Silence** — Mammootty stars as a sharp-minded judge-in-waiting who receives an anonymous threat against his family just before his oath ceremony. Partly based on the Korean legal thriller *The Client*, it’s a tense, slow-burn drama that rewards patience.

**5. Hide N’ Seek** — Two newlywed IT professionals navigate secrets, emotional conflicts, and hidden truths in their relationship. Considered a loose adaptation of South Korean auteur Kim Ki-duk’s *3-Iron*, it’s quieter and more introspective than a typical Malayalam drama.

**6. Ivar** — Jayaram plays an undercover agent who infiltrates a criminal outfit led by the character played by Biju Menon. Originally rooted in the Hong Kong classic *Infernal Affairs* — the same story that inspired *The Departed* — it’s Mollywood’s own take on a double-agent thriller.

**7. Chaappa Kurishu** — The cult Fahadh Faasil–Vineeth Sreenivasan drama where two strangers from opposite worlds collide over a lost phone containing intimate videos. Widely seen as an unofficial remake of the Korean thriller *Handphone*, it remains one of the most rewatchable Malayalam films of its era. For more hidden gem recommendations, head to [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## FAQs

### **Q: Which Malayalam film is considered the remake of the Korean classic *My Sassy Girl*?**

 A: *White*, starring Mammootty and Huma Qureshi, is widely regarded as a Malayalam remake of the iconic 2001 Korean romantic comedy *My Sassy Girl*, currently streaming on YouTube and ErosNow.

### **Q: Is *Chaappa Kurishu* based on a Korean film?**

  
A: Yes, *Chaappa Kurishu* featuring Fahadh Faasil and Vineeth Sreenivasan is widely considered an unofficial adaptation of the South Korean thriller *Handphone*, streaming now on SunNXT.