Malayalam OTT Releases This Week (Aug 31-Sep 6): Ananthan Kaadu, Umadham, Bigg Boss 8 on JioHotstar, SonyLIV And More

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.

Malayalam OTT Releases This Week (Aug 31-Sep 6)

Planning your watchlist for the week? Here's a quick look at the three Malayalam titles making their OTT debut:

1. Ananthan Kaadu - ManoramaMAX

2. Unmadham - SonyLIV

3. Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 - JioHotstar

Ananthan Kaadu OTT Release Date: ManoramaMAX, September 2

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.

Unmadham OTT Release Date: SonyLIV, September 4

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.

Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 OTT Release Date: JioHotstar, September 6

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.