| Genre | Movie (Year) | Where to Watch (India) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thriller | Drishyam (2013) | Disney+ Hotstar / ZEE5 | | Drama | Kumbalangi Nights (2019) | Amazon Prime | | Superhero | Minnal Murali (2021) | Netflix | | Survival | 2018 (2023) | Disney+ Hotstar | | Black Comedy | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022) | Amazon Prime | | Courtroom | Nayattu (2021) | Netflix |
| Platform | Best For | Subscription (India) | Notable Malayalam Titles | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Blockbusters & original web series | ₹299/month or ₹1,499/year | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Hridayam, Joji, Nayattu, Malik | | Netflix | Select superhits & originals | ₹149–₹649/month | Minnal Murali, Iratta, Kumbalangi Nights, The Great Indian Kitchen | | Disney+ Hotstar | New theatrical releases (fastest) | ₹299–₹1,499/year | 2018, Aavesham, Manjummel Boys, Neru, Kannur Squad | | Sony LIV | Critically acclaimed & offbeat | ₹299–₹999/year | Jana Gana Mana, Mukundan Unni Associates | online malayalam movie watch
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