Malayalam entertainment fans have three new titles to add to their watchlists this week. From crime investigations and psychological mysteries to a gold-trade drama, the latest Malayalam OTT releases offer a mix of stories across popular streaming platforms.
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, Eyes and Khalifa: The Ruler are scheduled to premiere digitally on October 9, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about their release dates, streaming platforms, casts and storylines.
Malayalam OTT Releases This Week: Complete List
| Title | OTT Release Date | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar | October 9, 2026 | Netflix |
| Eyes | October 9, 2026 | Sony LIV |
| Khalifa: The Ruler | October 9, 2026 | Prime Video |
1. Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Shahad Nilambur
Directed by Shahad Nilambur, Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar features Parvathy Thiruvothu, Mathew Thomas, Vijayaraghavan, Sidharth Bharathan, Unnimaya Prasad, Vinay Forrt, Azees Nedumangad and Balaji Sarma in key roles.
The story centres on Aleena Abraham, a newly recruited police officer and mother whose life takes an unexpected turn following an incident at a police station. When Aleena and her colleagues try to conceal what happened, Harris Meeran starts closing in on them.
As the investigation progresses, Aleena turns the situation into a battle of intelligence, setting the stage for a tense crime drama. The film explores the consequences of the incident as the pressure surrounding the investigation increases.
2. Eyes
OTT Platform: Sony LIV
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Manu Ashokan
Eyes, directed by Manu Ashokan, stars Kani Kusruti, Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyappan and Dev Mohan.
The series follows Tina Sebastian, a committed officer investigating a series of disturbing stalking cases. To understand the people behind these incidents, she works alongside mental health experts to examine the psychological patterns that influence stalkers and their behaviour within seemingly ordinary relationships.
As Tina digs deeper into the cases, she begins uncovering troubling secrets that point towards a threat much closer than she initially imagined. The investigation gradually reveals the darker side of relationships and the complexities surrounding stalking.
3. Khalifa: The Ruler
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Vyasakh
Khalifa: The Ruler features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Malvika Sharma, Shammi Thilakan, Indrans, Renji Panicker, Mohini, Shivajith and Suresh Oberoi. Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir are also set to appear in cameo roles.
The film follows Aamir Ali, an ordinary textile shop owner whose life changes dramatically after his father is implicated in a major gold-trade scandal. Faced with the threat hanging over his family, Aamir decides to follow in the footsteps of his powerful grandfather.
His journey takes him into the international gold trade, where he attempts to establish himself as a major player while protecting his family. The story combines family stakes with the challenges of navigating a high-pressure business world.
Which Malayalam OTT Release Should You Watch This Week?
With all three titles scheduled to arrive on October 9, viewers can choose from different genres depending on their preferences. Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar offers a crime-driven story, while Eyes explores stalking and the psychology behind it. Meanwhile, Khalifa: The Ruler focuses on family troubles and the world of gold trading.
These three Malayalam OTT releases bring fresh options for viewers looking for something new to stream on Netflix, Sony LIV and Prime Video this week.