Malayalam OTT Week Brings Drishyam 3, Gu, Aashaan, Athiradi and Kenatha Kanom to Streaming Platforms

The Malayalam‑language film market has added five new titles to its streaming catalogues between 15 and 21 June 2026, offering a mix of thriller, horror, comedy and action. The most prominent addition is Drishyam 3, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 18 June. The film follows the third chapter of the Drishyam franchise, starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty. After a theatrical release on 21 May that earned ₹200 crore, the movie is now available in Malayalam and dubbed in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Gu, a horror‑fantasy directed by Manu Radhakrishnan, began streaming on ManoramaMAX on 19 June. The cast includes Saiju Kurup, Deva Nandha, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Aswathi Manoharan and Nandini Gopalakrishnan. Veteran actor Mohanlal provides a voice cameo. The story follows eight‑year‑old Appu and his cousin Minna as they investigate local folklore about the deity Gulikan after a series of supernatural events.

Aashaan, a comedy‑drama from director Johnpaul George, was released on SunNXT on 19 June. The film features Indrans, Joemon Jyothir, Shobi Thilakan, Madan Gowri and Bibin Perumpally. It follows Anantharaman, an aspiring VFX artist, and Aashaan, an elderly film enthusiast, who find their lives intersected by a major film crew shooting a superstar’s movie in their Kochi apartment complex.

Athiradi, an action‑comedy directed by Tovino Thomas, premiered on SonyLIV on 19 June. The ensemble cast includes Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Darshana Rajendran and Zarin Shihab. The plot centers on Samkutty, a campus engineering student who attempts to revive a banned college festival, leading to a clash with singer Sreekuttan and a series of chaotic events.

Kenatha Kanom, a Tamil comedy‑drama starring Yogi Babu, is already available on JioHotstar in a Malayalam‑dubbed version. The film is also offered in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi and Bengali, expanding its reach beyond the original Tamil market.

These releases illustrate the diversity of Malayalam‑language content now accessible on OTT platforms. Drishyam 3 continues the franchise’s reputation for tight storytelling and suspense, while Gu adds a supernatural angle that appeals to horror fans. Aashaan and Athiradi provide lighter fare, focusing on everyday aspirations and campus life, and Kenatha Kanom offers a cross‑lingual comedy experience.

The timing of the releases—just a few days after the theatrical run of Drishyam 3—provides viewers with immediate options for home viewing. The availability of dubbed versions for Drishyam 3 and Kenatha Kanom also signals a strategy to broaden audience reach across India’s multilingual market.

For Malayalam‑speaking audiences and fans of regional cinema, the week’s additions offer a range of genres and storytelling styles. The presence of high‑profile actors such as Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Yogi Babu, along with established directors like Jeethu Joseph and Manu Radhakrishnan, underscores the continued investment in quality regional content for streaming services.

In summary, the week of 15–21 June 2026 has seen five new Malayalam titles debut across major OTT platforms, delivering thriller, horror, comedy and action to viewers. Drishyam 3’s digital launch on Prime Video, Gu on ManoramaMAX, Aashaan on SunNXT, Athiradi on SonyLIV, and Kenatha Kanom on JioHotstar collectively expand the regional catalog and cater to diverse audience tastes.