Tue Apr 15 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Malayalam Cinema Floodgates Open on OTT Platforms

**KOCHI, INDIA –** Malayalam cinema is experiencing a surge in digital releases this year, with numerous films debuting on various OTT platforms following their theatrical runs. This week alone sees a diverse range of movies and web series hitting streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, and Disney+ Hotstar.

Among the notable releases is “Untitled Toddy Shop Thriller,” a blend of mystery and comedy available on SonyLIV. Starring Vijo Amaravathy, Rajesh Azhikkodan, and Niyas Backer, and directed by Sreeraj Sreenivasan, the film, which received a 6.7 IMDb rating, follows a murder investigation with unexpected twists.

Other releases include “Jailer,” a 1950s-set prison drama on ManoramaMax starring Dhyan Sreenivasan; “Painkili,” a romantic comedy directed by Sreejith Babu and now streaming on ManoramaMax; and an unnamed legal drama with an 8.0 IMDb rating, available on Netflix in multiple languages, that follows a lawyer defending a wrongly accused teenager. Finally, Amazon Prime Video is streaming a family drama, “Untitled Family Drama,” exploring the challenges faced by a newlywed couple navigating modern life and traditional family expectations in Kerala.

This wave of releases marks a significant moment for Malayalam cinema, bringing a diverse selection of films to a wider audience through digital platforms.

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