New Malayalam Movie Releases May 2026

🟢 OTT/Matinee (Relaxed, feel-good cinema) 📺 OTT Releases You Can Watch at Home Right Now Not able to make it to the theater? No problem. These recent releases are already streaming:

🟢 Must-watch for anyone who loves cinema about cinema 🔪 4. Garudan (Police Procedural) Director: Arun Varma Starring: Suresh Gopi, Biju Menon Why watch it? The return of the "Mightiest" Suresh Gopi in a rugged cop role. Garudan is a tight, no-nonsense investigation thriller that follows a no-filter police officer and his team as they unravel a series of brutal crimes. The chemistry between Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon (his senior officer) is the soul of the film. It’s grounded, gritty, and stays away from unnecessary mass moments. new malayalam movie releases

🟢 Theater watch (for the dialogues and investigative drama) 💔 5. Padmini (Family Drama / Romantic Comedy) Director: Senna Hegde Starring: Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Vincy Aloshious Why watch it? From the director of Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam comes a quirky, heartwarming tale of a man named Padmini (yes, that's the hero’s name) and his complicated equation with two women. It’s a lighthearted, visually pleasing film set against a coastal backdrop. Kunchacko Boban is in his element – funny, confused, and romantic. Perfect for a family watch. The chemistry between Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon