This week brings an exciting lineup of Malayalam content across various OTT platforms, offering viewers a diverse selection from emotional anthologies to family dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies. Whether you prefer heartfelt narratives or thrilling adventures, there's something new to stream on your preferred device.
Shades of Life: Emotional Anthology on Manorama Max
Shades of Life leads this week's Malayalam OTT releases, premiering on Manorama Max on November 21. This compelling anthology film features an extensive ensemble cast including Niyas Backer, Bhaskar Arvind, Sreeja Das, Karthik, Dasan Kongad, Ramani Mancheri, S K Mini and Aswathi Mohanan.
The film intricately weaves together multiple narratives set in a small town, exploring various human experiences. Viewers will follow a man battling alcoholism while trying to save his marriage, a migrant father attempting to fulfill his child's simple dream, a parent desperately searching for the thief who stole his daughter's wedding savings, and a newlywed couple navigating the challenges of beginning their life together.
Continuing Favorites and New Comedies
Antharam, which originally released on November 15, 2025, continues to attract viewers on Manorama Max. This heartfelt family drama follows a young girl who moves in with her father and his transgender wife, beautifully exploring the evolving relationships, insecurities and gradual acceptance within their newly formed household.
Meanwhile, Zee5 prepares to premiere Pet Detective on November 28, offering audiences a slapstick-style comedy that embraces old-school humor. Despite having a modest theatrical run, the film gained warm word-of-mouth appreciation for its quirky plot and breezy storytelling. The technical team includes Anand C Chandran handling cinematography, Abhinav Sundar Nayak on editing duties, and Rajesh Murugesan composing the music.
Highly Anticipated Thriller Coming Soon
One of the most significant Malayalam releases expected this month is Dies Irae, directed by Rahul Sadashivan and starring Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role. Although the platform hasn't confirmed the exact streaming date yet, the film is likely to arrive on Jio Hotstar before November ends.
This massive box-office success earned over ₹50 crore, making it the highest-grossing title in director Sadashivan's career. The film features additional performances by Jibin Gopinath and Shine Tom Chacko, with Shehnad Jaleel handling cinematography, Shafiq Mohammed editing, and Christo Xavier composing the soundtrack. Fans of dark, atmospheric Malayalam thrillers should definitely keep this title on their watchlist.
With such a varied selection of genres and stories, Malayalam cinema continues to deliver quality content for OTT audiences. From the multiple emotional journeys in Shades of Life to the family dynamics in Antharam, the comedic relief in Pet Detective, and the thrilling experience of Dies Irae, there's plenty to explore across platforms this week.
