Machante Maalakha OTT release date: When, where to watch Soubin Shahir and Namitha Pramod’s Malayalam movie

Over a month after its theatrical release, Machante Maalakha, starring Soubin Shahir and Namitha Pramod, is all set to make its digital premiere. The Malayalam film, which narrates the tale of a couple, will drop on Manorama Max this week. Directed by Boban Samuel, the film also features Dileesh Pothan, Shanthi Krishna, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Lal Jose, and KU Manoj. 

Machante Maalakha OTT release date

Machante Maalakha will be available for streaming on Manorama Max from April 4, 2025. Manorama Max had earlier announced that it acquired the streaming rights of the Soubin Shahir film but did not confirm the release date. Now, the platform has revealed that the film will be out for streaming on Friday. 

Viewers can watch the Malayalam film with English subtitles on the platform. 

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Machante Maalakha release and reception

Soubin Shahir, who has starred in movies such as Sudani from Nigera, plays a KSRTC bus conductor, named Sajeevan, in the film. Sajeevan meets Bijimol (Namitha Pramod) during the bus rides and eventually falls for her, though they start on the wrong foot. The couple soon tie the knot, but things do not go as expected or desired. 

Machante Maalakha had a lackluster run at the box office when it released in theatres on February 27, 2025. The film got especially panned for its characterisation and plot, which some critics termed as ‘dated’. Audiences too were not particularly interested in watching the film in theatres and now it remains to be seen if Machante Maalakha will get any traction in the digital space.  

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Other recent Malayalam films on Manorama Max

Earlier in the day, the platform had confirmed that Dhyan Sreenivasan’s film, titled Jailer (not to be confused with Rajinikanth’s Jailer), is also set to make its streaming debut on April 4. Sakkir Madathil has directed this Malayalam film, which incidentally hit theatres days after the Tamil Superstar’s movie. 

Another recent movie on the platform is Oru Jaathi Jathakam, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan. The movie, which features Kayadu Lohar and Nikhila Vimal, dropped on April 1. Fans of Malayalam comedy films may want to check out the movie.