OTT Releases This Week: Balan, Pallichattambi, Maa Inti Bangaaram, and More Ready for Streaming!
Akshith
As the weekend approaches, home entertainment lovers in Kerala are in for a massive movie feast. A solid lineup of hit Malayalam films, star-studded multi-language pan-Indian hits, and high-octane thrillers are hitting various OTT platforms. From critically acclaimed dramas to box-office blockbusters, here is the complete rundown of the top titles releasing on OTT this week.
Top Malayalam & Regional OTT Releases to Watch This Weekend
1. Balan: The Boy
- Platform: ZEE5
- Streaming Date: July 31
- Languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
- Cast: Tovino Thomas, Farsana Palathingal, Aadhiseshan
- Director: Chidambaram
What’s it about?
Directed by hitmaker Chidambaram, Balan: The Boy received glowing reviews during its theatrical run for its emotional depth and realistic storytelling. Centered around the bond between a mother and her young son, the movie features powerful performances, with Tovino Thomas appearing in a pivotal role. If you missed this emotional drama in theaters, catch it on ZEE5 starting July 31.
2. Pallichattambi
- Platform: SonyLIV
- Streaming Date: July 24
- Cast: Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar
- Director: Dijo Jose Antony
What’s it about?
Tovino Thomas teamed up with hit director Dijo Jose Antony for Pallichattambi. Though the film had a quiet run at the box office following its Vishu release, it has been eagerly awaited by OTT viewers curious to check out its action-heavy, mass narrative. The film is available now on SonyLIV.
3. Maa Inti Bangaaram
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Streaming Date: Streaming Now
- Cast: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
What’s it about?
Samantha’s sensational hit Maa Inti Bangaaram emerged as one of the biggest pan-Indian successes of the year, grossing over ₹50 Crores at the box office. Packed with high emotions and strong audience appeal across South India, the movie is receiving an overwhelming response on JioHotstar.
4. Chinna Chinna Asai
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Streaming Date: July 28
- Languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
- Cast: Indrans, Madhoo
- Director: Varsha Vasudev
What’s it about?
Featuring veteran actor Indrans and multi-lingual star Madhoo, Chinna Chinna Asai earned warm praise in theaters for its heartwarming narrative. Helmed by Varsha Vasudev, this feel-good drama is set to premiere on JioHotstar in five languages starting July 28.
5. Secret of Kalinga
- Platform: Sun NXT
- Streaming Date: July 24
- Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan
- Director: Saneesh Unnikrishnan
What’s it about?
Dhyan Sreenivasan’s horror-thriller Secret of Kalinga explores chilling supernatural mysteries. Directed by newcomer Saneesh Unnikrishnan, the genre-flick promises plenty of suspense for horror enthusiasts and is streaming on Sun NXT.
6. Con City
- Platform: Netflix
- Streaming Date: July 24
- Languages: Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
- Cast: Arjun Das, Anna Ben
What’s it about?
Starring Arjun Das and Kerala's own Anna Ben, Con City is a gritty crime drama. After a low-key theatrical outing, the multi-language thriller is now live on Netflix for global audiences.
Summary Table: OTT Releases This Week
| Movie / Series | Platform | Release Date | Key Cast / Lead | Language Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balan: The Boy | ZEE5 | July 31 | Tovino Thomas, Farsana | Mal, Tam, Tel, Kan |
| Pallichattambi | SonyLIV | July 24 | Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar | Malayalam |
| Maa Inti Bangaaram | JioHotstar | Streaming Now | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Multi-language |
| Chinna Chinna Asai | JioHotstar | July 28 | Indrans, Madhoo | Mal, Tam, Tel, Kan, Hin |
| Secret of Kalinga | Sun NXT | July 24 | Dhyan Sreenivasan | Malayalam |
| Con City | Netflix | July 24 | Arjun Das, Anna Ben | Tam, Mal, Tel, Kan, Hin |