This week promises a feast for Malayalam cinema fans, with streaming platforms delivering fresh content spanning a variety of genres. August brings viewers an exciting mix of funeral comedies, legal thrillers, celebrity dramas, and mystery capers that promise to keep audiences glued to their screens.
The week of August 11 to 17, 2025, showcases the diversity of Malayalam storytelling, with platforms like Manorama Max, ZEE5, Saina Play, and Amazon Prime Video adding new titles to their catalogues.
Title |
Streaming Platform |
Release Date |
Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal |
Manorama MAX |
August 14, 2025 |
Janaki V v/s State of Kerala |
Zee5 |
August 15, 2025 |
Nadikar |
Saina Play |
Streaming Now |
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse |
Amazon Prime |
Coming Soon |
‘Vysanasametham Bandhumithradhikal’ makes its digital debut on Manorama Max starting August 14, 2025. The funeral comedy, which first hit theatres on June 6, 2025, features Anaswara Rajan leading an ensemble cast that includes Siju Sunny, Mallika Sukumaran, and Baiju Santhosh.
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This unconventional entertainer centres around a peculiar family gathering that becomes the backdrop for both humour and heartfelt moments.
ZEE5 presents ‘Janaki V vs State of Kerala’ on August 15, 2025 bringing viewers a gripping legal thriller directed by Pravin Narayanan. Anupama Parameswaran portrays Janaki Vidhyadharan, an IT professional whose homecoming takes a dark turn following a sexual assault.
The narrative intensifies when Suresh Gopi enters as David Abel Donovan, a sharp and composed defence lawyer representing the accused. This courtroom drama exposes the complex grey areas within the justice system, weaving personal trauma with challenging moral questions.
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‘Nadikar’ continues streaming on Saina Play, offering audiences a deep dive into celebrity culture through Tovino Thomas's compelling performance. The multilingual release, available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, premiered on the platform from August 8, 2025.
This layered drama follows a troubled superstar as he navigates the complexities of fame, identity, and personal redemption. The film balances glamorous exteriors with vulnerable interiors, providing viewers with an intimate look at the emotional toll of stardom.
Amazon Prime Video prepares to stream ‘Dominic and the Ladies' Purse’ on August 28, 2025, marking Gautham Vasudev Menon's directorial debut in Malayalam cinema. The mystery-comedy-thriller stars Mammootty in what critics describe as a performance worth watching despite mixed overall reviews.
Originally released in January 2025, the film follows a chain of unexpected events triggered by a missing ladies' purse. The story combines suspense elements with light humour, creating an entertaining mix that showcases Mammootty's versatility as an actor.
These releases demonstrate Malayalam cinema's continued evolution across streaming platforms. From Manorama Max's regional focus to ZEE5's thriller content and Saina Play's multilingual approach, each platform brings distinct value to viewers.
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