Malayalam OTT releases: From dystopian thriller 'Masthishka Maranam' to crime drama 'Valathu Vashathe Kallan'

This week brings a fresh batch of Malayalam films to OTT platforms from dystopian thrillers and social dramas to feel-good stories and supernatural tales. Here is a quick look at some of the newly released Malayalam movies on OTT platforms that you can enjoy, sitting at your comfort zone, with a pack of your favourite snack. 'Masthishka Maranam' tells the story of a grief-stricken father who turns to a futuristic virtual reality memory console to relive moments with his deceased child. The narrative blends both sarcastic elements also also a thought-provoking content. This movie has an ambiguous ending which is has some flavours of 'Inception'.The film stars Rajisha Vijayan and Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. It began streaming on Netflix on March 27, 2026.'Written & Directed By God' narrates the story of a frustrated filmmaker who meets God after repeated failures. The encounter changes his life and helps him rediscover his passion.The film blends fantasy with heartfelt drama and delivers a message about faith and self-belief.ETimes review for the film reads, "It seems nice to have a feel-good movie amid all the action and violence we’ve been seeing lately. But even feel-good movies need a bit more nuance, rather than just simplistic narratives. The film feels like it had a lot of wasted potential, while it could have conveyed a message with humour. Saiju is solid as always, as Jijo. Sunny is charming. Aparna Das is striking in a short role as Jijo’s wife. New talent Vaishak Vijayan is a natural."It started streaming on ManoramaMAX from March 20, 2026.'Pennum Porattum follows a strong-willed woman named Charulatha and a dog who challenge harsh rules that are set by their village.The story questions rigid traditions and celebrates courage and is the directorial debut of Rajesh Madhavan. The social drama started streaming on Netflix on March 13.'Valathu Vashathe Kallan' centres on a morally compromised police officer who investigates the disappearance and death of a man’s daughter. As the case unfolds, buried secrets and a haunting past emerge. It started streaming on ManoramaMAX from March 27, 2026, and is also available on Lionsgate Play.ETimes review for the film reads, "The film benefits from the writer and director being in sync. Dinu has created interesting characterisations and situations, that Jeethu has elevated it with the right moods, whether light or broody. Biju Menon is in familiar territory as a cop with negative shades and he is fine, but Joju with his looming presence has a magnetic presence on screen. And he is complimented perfectly by Lena, who plays his wife. The acting by the rest of the cast is also solid."