Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week (January 13 to 19) to stream on Manorama Max, Netflix, Prime Video and SonyLIV

While the previous week had Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim's Sookshmadarshini releasing on Disney+ Hotstar much to the joy of fans of Malayalam cinema, the upcoming week from January 13 to 19, 2025 - that also happens to be the Pongal and Sankranthi week - has a host of releases from the industry, both on OTT as well as theatres. 

While Joju George's directorial debut Pani will finally drop on OTT, Premalu duo's I Am Kathalan is all set to release on Manorama Max. In theatres too, two big films are releasing, along with Asif Ali's Rekhachithram. Here's the entire list of new and latest Malayalam OTT, theatre releases this week:

New Malayalam releases this week (Jan 13-19)

Rifle Club

Members of a rifle club in Wayanad get caught in a battle between a movie superstar's acquaintances and an arms dealer's gang. Who will come up trumps in this battle of wits and weapons, in the action-thriller helmed by Mayaanadi and Virus director Aashiq Abu.

Rifle Club movie review: Aashiq Abu’s all-star cast fires in this fun, crisp and riveting thriller 

Cast: Dileesh Pothan, Anurag Kashyap, Vani Vishwanath

Release platform: Netflix

Release date: January 16

Pani

Actor Joju George's directorial debut is a violent and gripping revenge thriller that revolves around two young goons, who are trying to make it big in the world of crime. Their paths cross that of Giri and his family - who rule the city. Will the fearless novices outsmart the veterans, who have all to lose, in this fight for vengeance?

Pani movie review: Joju George aces directorial test with a relentless, thrilling revenge drama 

Cast: Joju George, Sagar Surya, Junaiz VP

Release platform: SonyLIV

Release date: January 16

I Am Kathalan

Premalu duo - director Girish AD and actor Naslen - team up for a cyber thriller about a brilliant youngster, who was dumped by his girlfriend and humiliated by her father. In a bid to get back at them, he uses his cyber skills that pit him against an ethical hacker. 

I Am Kathalan movie review: Premalu duo’s hacker drama clicks in parts, but lacks the Girish AD magic 

Cast: Naslen Gafoor, Dileesh Pothan, Lijomol Jose

Release platform: Manorama Max

Release date: January 17

Pravinkoodu Shappu

After the owner of a toddy shop is found dead on the premises, a police officer rounds up 11 suspects - all of whom were in the shop playing cards for the entire night. But catching the culprit and understanding what truly transpired is more challenging, considering the nature of the suspects.

Also read: Pravinkoodu Shappu star Basil Joseph: I wanted to see how much I could fit in in the world of raw characters 

Cast: Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod Jose

Release platform: Theatres 

Release date: January 16

Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal

The family drama, helmed by Sharan Venugopal, revolves around three brothers who share a tumultuous relationship due to the family's dark secrets. As they revisit them one night, conflicts arise and things turn awry. 

Cast: Joju George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Alencier Ley Lopez

Release platform: Theatres

Release date: January 16