Latest Malayalam OTT releases (Mar 23 - Mar 29): Kaattaan to Masthishka Maranam, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Manorama Max

After a long and tiring day at work, all you need is some refreshment. Some like to hangout with friends while others love to spend the evening at home, tucked inside a blanket and watching some good shows while relishing lip-smacking meals. If the latter sounds relatable and if Malayalam content has your heart, then you would be happy to know that this week, from March 23 to March 29, brings a fresh plate of new Malayalam releases across diverse genres, promising everything from high-octane action to nail-biting thrillers.

Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week

Masthishka Maranam - Netflix

Masthishka Maranam, starring Rajisha Vijayan and Niranj Maniyanpilla, opened in the theatres on February 27. The Malayalam cyber-punk comedy set in the dystopian future - Neo Kochi in 2046 tells the tale of a father grieving the death of his daughter. He starts watching near-death experiences of other people as a coping mechanism, only to accidentally land in the memory of an actress and witness a murder.

Kaattaan - JioHotstar

Vijay Sethupathi headlines this Tamil web series, which will premiere in Malayalam on March 27. The show also stars Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, Vadivel Murugan, Risha Jacobs, VJ Paaru, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Muthukumar. Kaattaan centres around a police station on the brink of shutting down due to a lack of cases, but things take a dramatic turn when a severed head of a man named Muthu is discovered on a hill, leading to a gripping truth hunt.

Valathu Vashathe Kallan - Manorama Max

This Malayalam crime thriller, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Biju Menon and Joju George in the lead, arrived in the theatres on January 30. It is now arriving on Manorama Max on March 27. KR Gokul, Lena, Leona Lishoy and Shaju Sreedhar are also a part of the cast. Valathu Vashathe Kallan revolves around a morally corrupt police officer who has a chance encounter with a father whose daughter went missing and was later found death. The investigation leads to secrets and mysteries with grave consequences.

Made in Korea - Netflix

Released on March 12, Made in Korea is an adventure drama helmed by Ra. Karthik, featuring Priyanka Arul Mohan, Hye-jin, No Ho-jin, and Rishikanth in key roles. The film centres on Shenbagam, a young woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu, whose fascination with Korean culture leads her to Seoul, South Korea—her long-cherished dream destination. However, what starts off as a simple curiosity gradually unfolds into a transformative, life-altering journey.