Lokah, Mirage and more: Malayalam OTT releases to stream this festive week
This week, Malayalam cinema offers a variety of fresh releases on OTT platforms — from courtroom dramas and suspense thrillers to heartwarming tales and mythic action spectacles. Viewers can now stream these films on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV and SunNXT, ensuring entertainment for every mood.
- Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali
A courtroom drama about truth and justice
Streaming from 17 October on ZEE5, Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali explores the emotional and social turmoil of Sahadevan, who finds himself accused of dowry harassment and domestic abuse by his wife Nayana. The film delves into themes of marital tension, societal judgement, and judicial bias.
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Legal drama
Highlights: Explores complex social issues and personal resilience
- Mirage
A suspense thriller by Jeethu Joseph
From acclaimed Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph, Mirage stars Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali in a tense narrative filled with secrets and twists. The film premieres on 20 October on SonyLIV and will be available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Platform: SonyLIV
Genre: Crime thriller
Director: Jeethu Joseph
Cast: Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, Hakim Shahjahan
Available in: Six Indian languages
- Imbam
A lighthearted workplace drama
Premiering on 20 October on SunNXT, Imbam is a refreshing story set in a struggling publication, Shabdham. It follows the lives of Karunakaran, the editor, and Nidhi, a young cartoonist navigating professional challenges and interpersonal dynamics.
Platform: SunNXT
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ensemble newsroom cast
Theme: Relationships, humour, and resilience
- Shakthi Thirumagan (Bhadrakaali)
An emotional action drama starring Vijay Antony
For fans of high-stakes action, Shakthi Thirumagan (also titled Bhadrakaali) arrives on JioHotstar from 24 October. The film follows Kittu, an orphan determined to uncover his mother’s murder mystery amid political and social turmoil.
Platform: JioHotstar
Genre: Action, drama
Cast: Vijay Antony
Theatrical release: 19 September 2025
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Mythic action meets modern intrigue
The most awaited release of the week, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, marks the beginning of a mythic cinematic universe blending ancient deity lore with modern conspiracies. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Nasel, the film has been produced by Dulquer Salmaan and became a box-office success.
Platform: JioHotstar
Genre: Mythic action-drama
Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nasel
Producer: Dulquer Salmaan
Streaming window: Between 17–20 October
A strong week for Malayalam content
With Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali tackling sensitive social issues, Mirage offering edge-of-the-seat thrills, and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra pushing genre boundaries, Malayalam cinema’s digital slate this week showcases both depth and diversity. Whether it’s drama, suspense, or mythology, viewers have plenty to explore on their favourite OTT platforms.