Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week: Dhoomakethu to The Paradise, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and more

This week, several new stories are scheduled to stream on OTT for Malayalam viewers. Love your movies action-packed, comedy-filled or suspense-filled? These releases bring a variety of genres to your watchlist. We have gone ahead and covered a list of Malayalam of the week.

Dhoomakethu: Netflix

What if a wedding day kept repeating itself, no matter what you did to change the outcome? Director Sudhi Maddison’s Malayalam film Dhoomakethu arrives on Netflix on October 23, around a month after its theatrical release. The film stars Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles and combines comedy with a time-loop storyline.


The film will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.



The Paradise: Netflix

Nani’s period action drama The Paradise is set to stream on Netflix on October 22, including a Malayalam-dubbed version. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film follows Jadal, a man from a marginalised nomadic tribe who returns home after spending 14 years in prison.

His return brings a harsh reality into focus: his community continues to suffer under a ruthless landlord played by Raghav Juyal. The film also features Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni in key roles.

Along with Malayalam, The Paradise will be available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada.

Dorothy: Netflix

Keerthy Suresh’s crime drama Dorothy is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 23, 2026, with a Malayalam-dubbed version joining the original Tamil audio and other regional-language options. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film is set in 1990s Madurai and explores the experiences of the transgender community against a backdrop of social divisions and violence.

The film takes up mature themes and has received an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate. The movie features music by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and stars Keerthy Suresh alongside Sananth and Rishikanth.

It’s a Medical Miracle: ManoramaMAX

A man wakes up from a two-year coma with an ability that changes his life in unexpected ways in It’s a Medical Miracle. The supernatural comedy thriller began streaming on ManoramaMAX on October 15.

Directed by Shyamin Gireesh, the film stars Sangeeth Prathap as Ruben, who discovers that he can hear even the faintest sounds after regaining consciousness. His search for Susanna, the nurse whose voice comforted him during his coma, takes a dangerous turn when he becomes caught up in a mystery involving a masked kidnapper.

Sharaf U Dheen and Akhila Bhargavan also feature in the film.




Kappi Squad: JioHotstar

Leaving a corporate job to start a café with friends may sound like a dream, but running a business brings its own set of problems. Malayalam comedy-drama Kappi Squad began streaming on JioHotstar on October 15.

The series follows Kiran, Pappi, Anu and Isha as they attempt to build a café and make their venture successful. Rinosh George leads the cast, alongside Anagha Ajith, Joel Joseph, Diya Deepan and Abhirami Dayanandan.