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September 11 is shaping up to be the busiest day of the week for Malayalam OTT and new movie releases, with three titles arriving across three major streaming platforms and another opening in cinemas. Varavu brings Joju George's intense action thriller to ZEE5, while Prince of Mollywood takes a lighter, more comic route with its story of a young man determined to make it in the Malayalam film industry, premiering on JioHotstar. Over on Netflix, Vishwanath and Sons, while not a Malayalam-language release, is also arriving with a Malayalam version. And for those who still prefer the theatre experience, Parvathy Thiruvothu's investigative thriller Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar also releases on September 11. With action, comedy, family drama and a police investigation all competing for attention, here are the Malayalam OTT releases and new films to look out for between September 7 and 13, along with their plots, cast, character details, release dates and streaming platforms.
Varavu streams on ZEE5 from September 11. Directed by Shaji Kailas, the film has Joju George playing Paulson, a planter who returns home after a jail term to find old rivalries waiting for him, while also trying to shield his missing younger brother Willie from taking the fall for his actions. Arjun Ashokan, Murali Gopy and Vani Viswanath round out the cast. The film had already run in theatres since July, and reviewers singled out Murali Gopy's performance as one of its stronger parts, even where the story leaned on familiar revenge drama beats.
This one lands on JioHotstar on September 11, in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Dain Davis plays Firoz, a young man with more confidence than caution, who turns his back on his family's business to chase a career in front of the camera. Directed by Shani Khader, the series has been described by the platform itself as following Mollywood's most self assured star hopeful, and it arrives as part of a wider Malayalam slate JioHotstar has lined up for the month.
Technically a Tamil production, Vishwanath and Sons earns its spot here because of its Malayalam streaming option. Directed by Venky Atluri and led by Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, it follows an industrialist whose life is upended when his son falls seriously ill, pulling him back into contact with the woman who once served as the boy's surrogate. After crossing an estimated Rs 260 crore worldwide at the box office, it reaches Netflix on September 11 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Not a streaming release, but worth planning a theatre trip for, Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar opens on September 11. Directed by Shahad Nilambur, it casts Parvathy Thiruvothu as Aleena Abraham, reportedly a woman who joins the police force after losing her husband, also an officer, and finds herself pulled into a case that hits close to home. Mathew Thomas and Vijayaraghavan feature in support, and the film marks Parvathy's first proper uniformed cop role on screen.
For Malayalam cinema fans, this week is less about sticking to one genre and more about picking the mood. Varavu brings the action, Prince of Mollywood adds some easygoing comedy, Vishwanath and Sons offers an emotional family drama in Malayalam on Netflix, while Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar takes the suspense to theatres. With most of the key releases
Which Malayalam OTT releases are coming this week?
Varavu on ZEE5 and Prince of Mollywood on JioHotstar are among the major Malayalam OTT releases arriving on September 11.
Where can I watch Varavu?
Varavu will stream on ZEE5 from September 11.
When does Prince of Mollywood release on JioHotstar?
Prince of Mollywood premieres on JioHotstar on September 11 and is available in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Is Vishwanath and Sons a Malayalam movie?
No. Vishwanath and Sons is a Tamil production, but it is being released on Netflix with a Malayalam version alongside Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
When does Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar release?
Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar releases in theatres on September 11. It stars Parvathy Thiruvothu in a police role.