This month features everything from high-grossing comedies to dark thrillers.
(Sun NXT & Manorama Max): A romantic comedy released digitally in early April, featuring Shine Tom Chacko and Noorin Shereef. Trending Movies and Where to Watch
(Netflix): Also released on May 8, 2026 , this dark comedy-thriller sequel starring Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu shifts to a murkier world of family secrets and crime. malayalam latest ott movies
Several major theatrical releases are expected to hit OTT platforms later this summer:
Starring Mohanlal and Shobhana , this crime drama feels like a "reverse template of Drishyam". Mohanlal plays "Benz," a former stuntman and common man pushed to his limits by corrupt law enforcement. While some found the first half predictable, the Jakes Bejoy score and Mohanlal’s "vintage" charisma in the second half's revenge arc provide a satisfying, cathartic experience. Several major theatrical releases are expected to hit
(ZEE5): The final installment of the beloved cult franchise arrived on May 1, 2026 . Jayasurya returns as Shaji Pappan in a fantasy action-comedy that uses shifting timelines for a chaotic, high-stakes adventure.
Malayalam Cinema on OTT – A Golden Phase for Content Lovers (ZEE5): The final installment of the beloved cult
The story begins with three teenagers—Bibi, Santhan, and Aju—who arrive in Bangalore from Kerala to pursue engineering. They are excited about their new freedom but are naive about the ways of the city. On their very first day, they are targeted by a local goon named Kutty, who works for a corrupt senior student named Rangan. Kutty humiliates and thrashes the boys, leaving them terrified.