Malayalam OTT releases this week: From Kantara Chapter 1 to Idli Kadai — Web series, movies to watch online

Malayalam OTT releases this week: New week, new movies and series to stream! Dive into gripping thrillers, action-packed entertainers, and more, which will be available on OTT platforms this week. From blockbusters like Kantara Chapter 1 to Lokah Chapter 1 to Dhanush's Idli Kadai, take your pick from the list.

Lokah Chapter 1

Story: Lokah Chapter 1 focuses on a mysterious young girl, Chandra, who moves to Bengaluru and discovers her supernatural powers. Linked to Kerala folklore, she becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.

Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar, Tovino Thomas, Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Wayne, Mammootty (narration)

OTT release: 31 October

OTT platform: JioHotstar

Idli Kadai

Story: Idli Kadai follows the story of a man from rural Tamil Nadu who leaves his father’s small idli shop to build a better life in Madurai. After finding success and love with his boss’s daughter, Meera, tragedy strikes when his father dies, bringing him back home to revive the family business.

Cast: Dhanush, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, P. Samuthirakani, Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran

OTT release: 29 October

OTT platform: Netflix

Kantara Chapter 1

Story: Kantara: Chapter 1, prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, traces the origins of the Kantara legend. The story follows Berme, a young man from the Kantara tribe blessed and protected by the deities Panjurli and Guliga. As the tribe prospers in peace, their harmony is threatened when the tyrannical King of Bangra sets his sights on their sacred land, leading to an epic battle.

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram

OTT release: 31 October

OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video

Bad Girl

Story: Bad Girl focuses on Ramya’s journey from her teenage years to adulthood as she navigates a conservative family and a patriarchal society.

Cast: Anjali Sivaraman

OTT release: 4 November

OTT platform: JioHotstar

Anjaam Vedham

Story: Set in the fictional village of Kurisumala, Anjaam Vedham follows the story of Sahiba, a young woman who loves Sathaar but is forced by her father to marry Ashraf. Trapped in a troubled marriage with a man driven by extremist beliefs, Sahiba seeks a way out.

Cast: Vihan Vishnu, Amarnath Harichandran, Sunu Lakshmi, Sajith Raj, Bineesh Raj, Soumya Raj

OTT release: 25 October

OTT platform: ManoramaMAX

Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu

Story: Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu features four interconnected stories that explore the essence of happiness, love, and ambition. Each tale captures a distinct facet of human emotion, ranging from hope and longing to kindness and redemption.

Cast: Basil Joseph, Lal, Dayyana Hammed, Wafa Khatheeja, Punya Elizabeth, Vinay Forrt, Jaffer Idukki, Saiju Kurup, Suhasini Maniratnam

OTT release: 31 October

OTT platform: Saina Play