The year 2025 is going to be a crucial year for Malayalam cinema, with various major movies in line to release in January. Apart from theatrical releases, several movies are scheduled for release on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, SonyLIV, and Disney+ Hotstar. After the theatrical release of “All We Imagine as Light”, the winner of the Festival De Cannes Grand Prix Award 2024 released on Disney+ Hotstar, viewers were amazed by its wonderful plot and acting.
Today, we are covering the New OTT release Movies Malayalam January 2025 that are making their debut on OTT Platforms this week. Whether you are a fan of romance, fiction, or thought-provoking narratives, the latest OTT releases in Malayalam are sure to keep you entertained throughout the week.
Barroz 3D–Guardian of Treasure
Barroz 3D–Guardian of Treasure is one of the New OTT Release Movies Malayalam This Week. A fantasy film, Barroz depicts the tale of an ageless guardian who looks after the treasure associated with Vasco da Gama. He also has to make sure the treasure reaches its true inheritor. However, he meets a girl, who changes his journey and perception. Overall, this film has mythological factors, mixed with history, and fantasy, thus offering an interesting experience to the viewers.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Disney+Hotstar
OTT Release Date: January 22, 2025
Anand Sreebala
Another movie on the list of New Malayalam movies on OTT this week is Vishnu Vinay-directed mystery thriller Anand Sreebala. Further, the plot of the story revolves around a police officer, whose intent is to make an impact in his field. He is in trouble after finding a law student dead under mysterious circumstances. Moreover, as the officer searches and the investigation takes shape, he experiences unexpected challenges and hidden truths. Each clue brings them closer to discovering the shocking reality behind the student’s death, thus testing their intelligence and morality.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Already streaming on Amazon Prime Video, will also be available on Manorama Max
OTT Release Date: January 18, 2025
Rifle Club
The story takes place in the 1990s and is an engaging narrative about a celebrated historical rifle club that transitions into a battlefield. Trained sharpshooters who built a reputation on their proficiency are suddenly engaged in a fatal encounter with an angered arms dealer and his horrendous group. During this fierce conflict, the hunter mentioned that life lives on this thread, and as a sign between life and death, every finesse and willpower is mustered for survival.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Netflix
OTT Release Date: January 16, 2025
Pani
The movie centers on a guy who builds a real estate empire with strong support from his family and friends. His empire soon grew into a development company and gained influence in shaping the city. Their success took off when the boundary between legal business and hidden power disappeared turning them into both city developers and generous mobsters. The plot explores how loyalty, ambition, and the harsh realities of urban growth intersect by showing the intricate ties between power and friendship.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: SonyLIV
OTT Release Date: January 16, 2025
I am Kathalan
I am Kathalan, a crime-thriller movie that follows the story of Vishnu, a typical young man who finds himself in an unusual situation. Despite being a poor performer in college, Vishnu decides to hack as a way to get back at his girlfriend’s father. Things get tricky for him when he runs into an ethical hacker along the way.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Manorama Max
OTT Release Date: January 17, 2025
Sookshmadarshini
Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, who starred in this comedy mystery thriller, made a much-awaited return to Malayalam cinema in the movie. In the film, a married woman whose name is Priya played by Nazriya was leading an easygoing and beautiful life with her husband, Anthony, and her daughter, Kani. When Priya went to apply for a job, she met the owner of Grace Bakers again who was none other than Basil Joseph at her adjacent store. As she watched him get in his car and drive away, she followed his trail which made her exposed to some dark secrets.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date: January 11, 2025
Pombalai Orumai
“Pombalai Orumai” is a Malayalam film. It is the story of a Junior Health Inspector who gets transferred to a small village in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the village, he meets a tailor who needs help with a specific investigation. Together, they team up to solve the mystery, highlighting teamwork and perseverance in trying times.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Manorama Max, Saina Play
OTT Release Date: January 10, 2025
All We Imagine As Light
The movie, directed by Payal Kapadia explores the lives of three Malayali nurses from different backgrounds living in Mumbai, as they explore loneliness, identity, and displacement. The movie follows their struggles, highlighting the complexities of urban life and the emotional turmoil they face. It highlights the universal quest for belonging and connection in a vibrant and diverse city.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date: January 03, 2025
Kadakan
Kadakan is set in the locale of Nilambur, located in Kerala. The narrative revolves around the life of a young man named Sulfi, who is portrayed as a reckless and impulsive headstrong young man. The plot takes a gripping turn when this father-son duo suddenly finds themselves caught up in a dangerous situation involving a notorious mafia as well as the police. This dramatic turn of events not only challenges their relationship but throws them into an all-desperate fight for survival, further building tension and drama into the storyline.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Sun Next
OTT Release Date: January 03, 2025
Oshana
The movie centers on the life of a young boy whose romantic life is filled with surprises and uncertain twists and turns. With each passing day, he is seen to be experiencing various relationships with different people and situations, all bringing their challenges, drama, emotions, and twists. It runs through the complexities of love, its happiness, pain, and personal development as it grows through each romance and relationship.
Where to watch on the OTT platform: Manorama MAX
OTT Release Date: January 03, 2025
Conclusion
This week’s Malayalam OTT releases bring a whole lot of varied entertainment: from uplifted stories to mind-bending thrillers. Do check out these great movies, streaming right now on platforms like ManoramaMAX, SonyLIV, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar.
FAQs
Q1. Which OTT has the latest Malayalam movies?
Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Nextflix, Manorma Max, SonyLIV, and Saina Play are some of the OTT platforms where you can watch the latest Malayalam movies.
Q2. Which Malayalam movies will be released on OTT in January 2025?
Movies like All We Imagine As Light and Sookshmadarshini are new OTT release movies in Malayalam in January 2025, Hello Mummy, and Tharam is also set to release in January.
Q3. What is Sookshmadarshini movie OTT release date and where can I watch it?
You can watch “Sookshmadarshini” on Disney+ Hotstar, the movie was released on January 11, 2025, on the OTT platform.
Q4. What is All We Imagine As Light movie OTT release date and where can I watch it?
You can watch “All We Imagine As Light” on Disney+ Hotstar which has been streaming on the platform since January 03, 2025.