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The Malayalam OTT releases this week show the range the industry has built over the past few years. In a windfall of sorts for fans, from Balan: The Boy, Chinna Chinna Aasai, Gatta Kusthi 2 to Paithalattam, all are arriving on streaming platforms between July 27 to August 2. Films made specifically for Malayalam audiences, dubbed titles and multilingual releases add to the mix, giving viewers stories that move between quiet, character-driven dramas and larger commercial entertainers. Check out where and when to watch each one.
Malayalam OTT releases this week offer the best content possible for you to spend your free time in a manner that will leave you satisfied. Malayalam cinema fans will get to see a stellar lineup of highly anticipated content. Among the cast members o keep an eye on are Adhisheshan K.R., Farzana Palathingal, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Dhanya Ananya and Sunil Sukhada.
Balan: The Boy will arrive on ZEE5 on July 31 after completing its theatrical run. Directed by Chidambaram and written by Jithu Madhavan, the same team behind Manjummel Boys, the film follows a teenager searching for his missing mother, a search that leads him to secrets his family had kept buried for years. The cast includes Adhisheshan K.R., Farzana Palathingal, Muhammed Zinaan, Jean Paul Lal and Tovino Thomas, with cinematography by Shyju Khalid, who also shot Manjummel Boys, and music by Sushin Shyam. It streams in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Chinna Chinna Aasai premiered on JioHotstar on July 28. Directed by Varsha Vasudev, it follows Leela, a woman on a pilgrimage to Varanasi who gets separated from her tour group and loses her phone and purse, and Madhavan Master, a local schoolteacher who helps her find her way through the city. Indrans and Madhoo play the two leads, with Aparna Balamurali and Vishnu Agasthya in supporting roles. It streams in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Paithalattam begins streaming on Sun NXT from July 31, following its theatrical release. Written and directed by Vibin N Velayudhan, the family drama follows an ensemble of characters, led by Dhanya Ananya and Sunil Sukhada, as they deal with relationships, personal setbacks and everyday pressures within a household. It is available to stream in Malayalam.
Gatta Kusthi 2 is expected to premiere on Netflix on July 31, although the streaming platform has not officially confirmed the release date. The sequel grossed approximately ₹50 crore worldwide during its theatrical run. Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi reprise their roles as Veera and Keerthi, alongside Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Karunas and Munishkanth. This time, the story flips the dynamic established in the original film, with Keerthi pursuing her dream of becoming a professional wrestler while Veera manages the household, until their daughter's struggles at school disrupt the family's new routine. Originally released in Tamil, the film is expected to stream on Netflix with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
Where can I watch Balan: The Boy online?
Balan: The Boy began streaming on ZEE5 on July 31, 2026. The film is available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Where is Chinna Chinna Aasai streaming?
Chinna Chinna Aasai premiered on JioHotstar on July 28, 2026, and is available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Is Gatta Kusthi 2 releasing on Netflix?
Gatta Kusthi 2 is expected to premiere on Netflix on July 31, 2026. However, Netflix has not officially confirmed the streaming date, and the release schedule is based on multiple reports.