Six must-watch Nimisha Sajayan's movies and shows on OTT if you loved Babita Singh Reporting

Babita Singh Reporting has given viewers another reason to seek out Nimisha Sajayan’s work. The actor has once again drawn attention for her performance as a police officer caught in a murder investigation, bringing intensity and emotion to a story that gradually turns personal. The movie is currently streaming on Prime Video. If her latest role has left you wanting to watch more of her work, there are several films and shows across different genres that deserve a place on your weekend watchlist.

1. Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum - JioHotstar

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is a 2017 Malayalam drama starring Nimisha Sajayan, Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu, and it marked one of Sajayan’s first major film roles. She plays Sreeja, a newly married woman whose gold chain goes missing during a bus journey. The Dileesh Pothen directorial keeps its story simple but builds its humour and tension around the three central characters. Sajayan’s performance as a woman caught in an increasingly uncomfortable situation remains one of the film’s major strengths. Available on JioHotstar.


2. Poacher - Prime Video

Poacher is a 2024 crime drama series starring Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and it premiered on Prime Video on February 23, 2024. Sajayan plays Mala Jogi, a forest range officer determined to uncover an ivory-poaching operation in Kerala. The actor brings a serious and emotionally charged quality to the character as Mala becomes increasingly involved in the dangerous investigation. The series, inspired by real events, combines an environmental story with the tension of a crime thriller. Available on Prime Video.

3. Dabba Cartel - Netflix

Dabba Cartel is a 2025 Hindi crime-comedy series starring Nimisha Sajayan, Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Sai Tamhankar and Gajraj Rao, and it premiered on Netflix on February 28, 2025. Sajayan plays Mala, a house help who finds herself becoming part of an unusual drug-smuggling network operating through a tiffin delivery business. The role allowed her to explore a lighter and more eccentric side of her acting. Her comic timing and easy transition into Hindi-language entertainment make the series an interesting watch for those familiar with her Malayalam work. Available on Netflix.

4. Eeda - Amazon Prime Video

Eeda is a 2018 Malayalam romantic drama starring Nimisha Sajayan and Shane Nigam, and the film was released in theatres on January 5, 2018. Directed by B. Ajithkumar, the movie puts a modern spin on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Set in Kannur against the backdrop of political violence in North Malabar, it follows two young people who fall in love despite their families being associated with opposing political groups.

Sajayan brings an understated quality to her character, making the romance feel grounded while the political tension around the couple continues to grow. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

5. The Great Indian Kitchen - Amazon Prime Video

The Great Indian Kitchen is a 2021 Malayalam drama starring Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu, and it was released in January 2021. Directed by Jeo Baby, the film follows an educated dancer who grew up in the Middle East before entering a conservative household through an arranged marriage.

The actress' character gradually finds herself trapped in a routine dominated by domestic responsibilities and rigid expectations. Her performance relies heavily on small expressions and everyday moments rather than dramatic outbursts, making the character’s frustration increasingly visible as the story progresses. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

6. Nayattu - Netflix

Nayattu is a 2021 Malayalam political thriller starring Kunchacko Boban, Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan, and it was released in theatres on April 8, 2021. Sajayan plays Sunitha, a rookie police officer who becomes caught in a dangerous situation after an accidental death involving her and two colleagues.

As the three officers attempt to escape a system that begins treating them as political scapegoats, Sunitha’s fear and vulnerability become central to the story. Sajayan keeps the performance grounded as the character is pushed into increasingly desperate circumstances. Available on Netflix.