Malayalam OTT viewers get a varied lineup this week, with action drama Ananthan Kaadu on ManoramaMAX from September 2, psychological thriller Unmadham on SonyLIV from September 4, and reality staple Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 on JioHotstar from September 6, 2026. The slate spans 1990s gangland conflict, a reopened murder case, and Mohanlal-hosted house drama.
Malayalam OTT releases this week (August 31-September 6) bring three very different titles to streaming platforms, with Ananthan Kaadu on ManoramaMAX, Unmadham on SonyLIV, and Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 on JioHotstar. Arya leads the 1990s-set action drama Ananthan Kaadu, Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose star in the psychological thriller Unmadham, while Mohanlal returns as the host of Bigg Boss Malayalam 8. With new Malayalam movies and shows arriving on OTT this week, the lineup moves between action, mystery and reality television, making it worth checking which title lands on your preferred streaming platform and when.
Planning your watchlist for the week? Here's a quick look at the three Malayalam titles making their OTT debut:
Ananthan Kaadu - ManoramaMAX
Unmadham - SonyLIV
Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 - JioHotstar
Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy, Ananthan Kaadu is a bilingual Tamil-Malayalam action drama set in 1990s Thiruvananthapuram. The story follows a group of local thugs who get caught up in a larger conflict after meeting a Sri Lankan Tamil rebel, played by Arya. The cast also includes Murali Gopy, Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Sunil, Achyuth Kumar, Regina Cassandra, Santhy Balachandran, Nikhila Vimal and Dev Mohan. It streams on ManoramaMAX from September 2.
Directed by Kiran Das, Unmadham follows Shelly, a civil police officer and aspiring screenwriter who reopens an unresolved case involving a young woman's mysterious death. Kunchacko Boban stars opposite Lijomol Jose in the Malayalam thriller. Unmadham begins streaming on SonyLIV from September 4.
Mohanlal returns as the host of Bigg Boss Malayalam 8, the eighth season of the Malayalam reality show. The season launches alongside the Telugu, Tamil and Kannada editions and features contestants living together with weekly eliminations. Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 starts streaming on JioHotstar from September 6, 2026.
| Title | OTT Platform | Release Date |
| Ananthan Kaadu | ManoramaMAX | September 2 |
| Unmadham | SonyLIV | September 4 |
| Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 | JioHotstar | September 6 |
What are the Malayalam OTT releases this week?
The Malayalam OTT releases this week are Ananthan Kaadu, Unmadham and Bigg Boss Malayalam 8.
Where can I watch Ananthan Kaadu?
Ananthan Kaadu streams on ManoramaMAX from September 2.
When does Unmadham release on OTT?
Unmadham begins streaming on SonyLIV on September 4.
Where can I watch Bigg Boss Malayalam 8?
Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 streams on JioHotstar from September 6, 2026.
Who stars in Ananthan Kaadu?
Ananthan Kaadu stars Arya, Murali Gopy, Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Regina Cassandra, Nikhila Vimal and others.
Who stars in Unmadham?
Unmadham stars Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose.