5 Most-Talked-About Malayalam OTT Releases Arriving This December

Feminichi Fathima is reportedly set for its OTT debut on Manorama Max on December 12, 2025. Directed and edited by Fasil Muhammed, the film showcases Shamla Hamza in the lead role along with Viji Viswanath, Ashraf Usthad, Kumar Sunil, and others. The movie rose to prominence during the 2024 global film festival season, where it was celebrated for its rooted storytelling and impactful performances. It went on to earn more accolades at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2024.

Nivin Pauly is gearing up for his OTT debut with the upcoming web series 'Pharma', directed by PR Arun. The series is set to premiere on JioHotstar on December 19, 2025. Joining him is Bollywood actor Rajit Kapur, along with Narain, Shruti Ramachandran, Veena Nandakumar, and Muthumani. In addition to the Malayalam original, Pharma will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, and Telugu.

Mammootty’s Kalamkaval, which hit theatres on December 5, has been receiving tremendous appreciation and continues to perform well. Latest updates suggest that the crime thriller will be heading to OTT after its successful theatrical run, with reports hinting at a SonyLIV premiere. However, an official announcement regarding the release date is still awaited.

The sports action drama Balti, starring Shane Nigam, is all set for its OTT release. Directed and written by debutant Unni Sivalingam, the film dives into the intensity of kabaddi with Preethi Asrani, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, and several seasoned kabaddi players lending realism to the story. Alphonse Puthren, who portrays the villain in the movie, was produced by Santosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu Alexander George, with Sherin Rachel Santhosh supporting the production. Sai Abhyankkar provides the music, and Alex J. Pulickal handles the cinematography, making Balti a compelling and action-packed OTT watch.

Mathew Thomas’ comedy-horror drama Nellikkampoyil Night Riders is one of the most anticipated OTT releases of December 2025. Directed by Noufal Abdullah and written by Jyothish M and Sunu AV, the film blends humour, suspense, and spooky thrills. The movie features a strong ensemble cast, including Roshan Shanavas, Sarath Sabha, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Abu Salim, Rony David Raj, Vishnu Agasthya, Merin Philip, Sinil Sainuddin, Noushad Ali, Naseer Sankranthy, and Chaithra Praveen. With cinematography by Abhilash Shankar, music by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha S. Nair, and editing by Noufal himself, Nellikkampoyil Night Riders promises a fun and entertaining horror-comedy experience for OTT viewers.