Manjummel Boys, Bramayugam, Premalu: Stream the latest must-watch Malayalam films on OTT

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In a world where theatrical releases across the country are struggling and even the critically-acclaimed ones are barely pulling through, there’s one industry that’s moving against the tide. Yes, you’ve guessed it right, following a string of box office hits in recent months, Malayalam films seem to be making the big screen experience tick. As a matter of fact, films such as Premalu, The Goat Life, and Aavesham, which were released in 2024, have already entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. But the show stopper in this list continues to be Manjummel Boys which raked in an unprecedented ₹242.3 crore, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film in history. There have also been some lesser-known theatrical releases as well as direct-to-streaming releases that have garnered significant critical acclaim, elevating Malayalam films to a privileged league that stands tall over other regional industries including the Hindi film industry. Today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast offers you a list of the must-watch Malayalam films that truly celebrate the new era of Malayalam cinema.