Malayalam cinema has another exciting lineup of films and shows arriving on OTT platforms this week. For viewers looking for something fresh to stream, here are three Malayalam titles that are worth adding to your watchlist.
3 Malayalam OTT Releases To Watch This Week
1. Bigg Boss Malayalam 8
Cast: Mohanlal
Genre: Reality TV
Where to Watch: JioHotstar
Streaming Date: September 6, 2026
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8 is set to premiere this week, with Mohanlal returning as the host. Carrying the tagline, “Winning is not enough, you have to keep winning,” the new season will premiere digitally alongside the Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada editions of the popular reality show.
2. Ananthan Kaadu
Cast: Arya, Murali Gopy, Dev Mohan, Indrans, Appani Sarath, Nikhila Vimal, Vijayaraghavan
Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar
Genre: Action Thriller
Where to Watch: ManoramaMAX
Streaming Date: September 2, 2026
Set against the backdrop of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ananthan Kaadu revolves around four close friends from an underprivileged neighborhood in a state capital. United by their hopes of building a better future, the friends find themselves navigating changing circumstances, personal ambitions, and complicated relationships.
3. Unmadham
Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose, Siddique, Krishna Prabha, Vishak Nair, Sudheesh
Director: Kiran Das
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Where to Watch: SonyLIV
Streaming Date: September 4, 2026
Unmadham follows Shelly, a police officer who aspires to become a screenwriter but is forced to continue his regular job due to financial difficulties. Following his transfer to a remote station, Shelly comes across an unsolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young woman. Intrigued by the case, he begins investigating it with the hope of turning the story into a screenplay.
However, as his investigation progresses, unsettling visions and recurring nightmares begin to blur the distinction between reality and memory. The situation also puts increasing pressure on his relationship with his wife, Soumya. Eventually, Shelly discovers the truth behind the disappearance, transforming his investigation into a deeply personal experience that forces him to confront its psychological consequences.
These are among the Malayalam films and shows arriving on OTT platforms this week. Additionally, titles such as Korean Kanakaraju and DC are also expected to stream online with Malayalam-dubbed versions.
