Malayalam cinema is among the best in the Indian film industry. With several industry hits and original content, Malayalam cinema is being loved by cine lovers across the world.

This week, a lot of interesting OTT are lined up, with an action thriller, a psychological crime series and an investigative drama making their digital debut. Among the titles attracting attention are Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa: The Ruler’, Kani Kusruti’s ‘Eyes’ and Parvathy Thiruvothu’s ‘Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar’. All three are scheduled to begin streaming on October 9, 2026.

Here is a look at what viewers can expect from each release.

1. Khalifa: The Ruler

Prithviraj Sukumaran headlines Khalifa: The Ruler, an action thriller directed by Vysakh. The film features a large ensemble cast that includes Neil Nitin Mukesh, Malvika Sharma, Shammi Thilakan, Indrans, Renji Panicker, Mohini, Shivajith and Suresh Oberoi. Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir also appear in cameo roles.

The story centres on Aamir Ali, a textile businessman from Kozhikode whose ordinary family life is disrupted after his father becomes embroiled in a major gold-trading case. While trying to prove his father’s innocence, Aamir learns about his grandfather’s past and his influence in the gold trade.

The film is set to stream on Prime Video, Simply South, ManoramaMAX and Aha Video from October 9. The story also leaves the door open for a sequel titled Khalifa: The Legacy.

2. Eyes

For viewers looking for a darker psychological thriller, Eyes offers a different kind of story. The series stars Kani Kusruti as Tina Sebastian, an officer investigating cases involving women who are being secretly observed and harassed.

As Tina begins connecting the incidents, she suspects that the cases may be part of a larger pattern rather than isolated episodes. Her investigation takes her into the psychology of stalking and obsessive behaviour.

Directed by Manu Ashokan, the series also features Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyappan and Dev Mohan. Eyes will be available on SonyLIV from October 9.

3. Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar

Parvathy Thiruvothu takes on the role of Aleena Abraham in Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, directed by Shahad Nilambur. The cast includes Mathew Thomas, Vijayaraghavan, Sidharth Bharathan, Unnimaya Prasad, Vinay Forrt and Azees Nedumangad, with Asif Ali making a cameo appearance.

The story follows Aleena, a newly recruited police officer and mother who finds herself caught up in a fatal incident at her workplace. Rather than immediately revealing the truth, Aleena and her colleagues attempt to keep the incident hidden.

Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar will premiere on Netflix on October 9.