This weekend coming up is a treat for cinephiles, especially for the ones who love Malayalam movies. The OTT platforms are going to provide a new collection of Malayalam films from Friday, January 16, and this will comprise stories of various genres like crime drama, thriller, and romance, etc. So get ready for the police investigations full of tension and stories filled with emotions; these are the five Malayalam films that are creating a buzz on digital platforms this week.
1. Kalamkaval – Sony LIV
Kalamkaval, which is one of the most anticipated OTT releases, is a captivating crime thriller situated in Kottayam. A police investigation that was initially thought to be a normal one suddenly exposes a disturbing line of killings. Based on the actual incident of the serial killer “Cyanide Mohan,” the movie gets recognition for the strong performance of Mammootty, who plays the villain Stanley Das. Vinayakan is cast as a resolute cop. A must-watch for hardcore thriller fans.
2. Bha.Bha.Ba – ZEE5
The storyline of this political thriller revolves around the disturbing kidnapping of the Chief Minister of Kerala. Dileep is the protagonist, and there is a guest appearance by Mohanlal. Even though there were many famous actors in the movie, it still did not go well with the audience and sales were low. It is currently available to watch on ZEE5, which is a good opportunity for the audience to make up their own mind about the film and go through its fascinating concept.
3. Kirkkan – Sun NXT
The year 2005 marks the setting of Kirkkan, a mystery-filled investigation drama, which the death of a little girl close to Kottayam puts at the centre of its plot. The police inquiry reveals terrible truths while the investigators probe further into the issue. If a viewer is looking for a crime thriller of a realistic nature and the story to be easily relatable then the movie is indeed a strong one-time watch, though it might be hard for others to swallow.
4. Eko – Netflix
Eko is a slowly unfolding thriller film that patiently reveals the different layers of human feelings and mental struggles. The movie takes time in developing character-driven drama but, at the same time, it holds surprising encounters with the plot, which are mainly due to the great performers’ skills. Among them is Sandeep Pradeep, who takes on the protagonist role, and Eko has received a good response in theaters and streaming services, where its popularity hasn’t faded away.
5. Ithiri Neram – Amazon Prime Video
Ithiri Neram that is the last one in the line but not the least one is a romantic drama depicting the societal norms and the complexity of human interactions between men and women. The performance of Roshan Mathew and Zareen Shihab is highly impactful and this film opens up the floor for reflection for the audience who value stories based on relationships. It can be watched now on Amazon Prime Video.
One can rely on the Malayalam OTT releases this week, as the thrilling view-packed thrill to the richly emotive narrative would expect something important for the viewer.
