3 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Antony Varghese Pepe’s Kattalan to Aroopi

Are you wondering if there are any new Malayalam films or shows to watch on OTT? Here’s a list of releases to check out.

By Goutham S

Published on Aug 11, 2026 | 02:08 PM IST | 1M

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Malayalam films are making their way to OTT platforms once again this week with a fresh lineup of releases. If you're looking for new movies or series to stream, here's a list of Malayalam OTT releases worth checking out.

3 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week

1. Kattalan

Cast: Antony Varghese Pepe, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, Dushara Vijayan, Hipster, Hanan Shah, Lokesh Kanagaraj (cameo), Alphonse Puthren (cameo)
Director: Paul George
Genre: Action Thriller
Where to watch: ManoramaMAX
Streaming Date: August 13, 2026

Kattalan follows Antony, a skilled man who infiltrates Maari’s powerful empire after the latter takes control of a remote village on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. As Antony rises through the ranks, he witnesses the villagers being troubled and the destruction of the forests.

With a hidden agenda, Antony turns against Maari and sets out to dismantle his empire from within, leading to a showdown that threatens to bring his reign to an end.

2. Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 - Agnipariksha

Cast: Ranjini Haridas, Reneesha Rahiman, Riyas Salim, Akhil Marar
Genre: Pre-show Reality TV
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Streaming Date: August 15, 2026

Ahead of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, hosted by Mohanlal, hitting the screens, a spin-off and digital pre-show titled Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 - Agnipariksha is set to premiere, selecting commoner contestants for the main house.

3. Aroopi

Cast: Vysakh Ravi, Neha Chawla, Joy Mathew, Sindhu Varma, Sakshi Badala, Kannan Sagar, Nebu Abraham
Director: Abhilash Warrier
Genre: Supernatural Horror Thriller
Where to watch: Prime Video
Streaming Date: August 14, 2026

Aroopi follows a vengeful Yakshini who was once sealed inside a doll at the Aryanattu estate and is accidentally unleashed by two thieves. When a brutal incident draws Niranjan, the last surviving heir of the lineage, back to his ancestral home, he must confront an ancient curse and uncover the dark secrets surrounding his family’s past.

The above-mentioned titles are among the Malayalam films and series set to arrive on OTT platforms this week.

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