The Malayalam cinema industry has lined up some exciting new releases arriving on OTT this week. If you’re looking for something fresh to watch online, here are a few movies and series worth checking out.
4 Malayalam Releases to Watch on OTT this Week
1. Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse
- Cast: Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, Sushmitha Bhat, Viji Venkatesh, Siddique, Vineeth, Vijay Babu, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Shine Tom Chacko, Balachandran Chullikkad
- Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
- Genre: Mystery Comedy Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 32 minutes
- Where to watch: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: December 19, 2025
11 months after its theatrical release, Mammootty-starrer Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse is set to make its OTT debut this week. The mystery comedy thriller also marks director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s debut in Malayalam cinema.
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse follows CI Dominic, a seasoned former police officer who runs a detective agency with his dedicated aide, Vignesh, also known as Vicky.
Often limited to mundane cases, the duo is assigned a new task: finding the owner of a lady’s purse. However, as they dig deeper, they discover that the purse belongs to Pooja, a woman presumed missing, which intensifies the investigation.
As they follow the trail further down the rabbit hole, Dominic and Vicky must uncover the truth behind the mysterious purse and identify the real perpetrator in a twisted case, all presented through a humorous narrative.
2. Besty
- Cast: Ashkar Saudan, Shaheen Siddique, Sakshi Agarwal, Sravana, Jaffar Idukki, Gokulan, Sudheer Karamana, Suresh Krishna, Sadiq, Nirmal Palazhi, Hareesh Kanaran
- Director: Shanu Samad
- Genre: Family Comedy Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours and 19 minutes
- Where to watch: ManoramaMAX
- Streaming Date: December 14, 2025
The Malayalam film Besty centers on a divorced couple whose misunderstandings drive them apart, only for their lives to become entangled again when a friend seeks their help with his personal problems.
As they put aside their differences to support their mutual friend, the film explores the complexities of human relationships, focusing on themes of friendship, love, and vengeance.
3. Pharma
- Cast: Nivin Pauly, Rajit Kapur, Narain, Veena Nandakumar, Shruti Ramachandran, Muthumani, Aalekh Kapoor
- Director: PR Arun
- Genre: Medical Thriller Drama
- Runtime: TBA
- Where to watch: JioHotstar
- Streaming Date: December 19, 2025
Pharma narrates the story of KP Vinod, a young medical sales representative still learning the ropes in a highly competitive industry. Initially, Vinod struggles to convince doctors and hospitals to adopt his company’s latest drug. However, he eventually succeeds in promoting a new medication called KydoXin, soon becoming a star performer in his organization.
Things take a dark turn when Vinod later discovers the severe side effects the medicine has caused in patients, leaving him guilt-ridden. With consumer awareness at stake, Vinod decides to stand up against powerful corporate entities, raising the question of whether he can right the wrongs he has committed.
4. Premante (Malayalam-dub)
- Cast: Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Anandhi, Suma Kanakala, Vennela Kishore, Hyper Aadi, Auto Ram Prasad
- Director: Navaneeth Sriram
- Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours and 26 minutes
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Streaming Date: December 19, 2025
Premante follows a couple who enter what seems to be a perfect marriage after a charming meet-cute. However, their married life takes a turn when the wife begins to suspect her husband’s odd behavior.
What follows is a wacky and humorous tale of the couple’s journey, unfolding in unexpected ways, with even a cynical cop trying to break them apart.
Apart from these films and series, several other ventures from various languages are also available to stream on OTT platforms this week.
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