Top 5 Malayalam Films That Impressed Tamil Audiences and Their OTT Platforms Details

Netflix

Based on a true story, this survival drama follows Najeeb, played by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is forced to live as a slave shepherd in the Arabian desert. With beautiful visuals, AR Rahman's emotional music, and Prithviraj’s dubbing in multiple languages, the film touched hearts. It earned over ₹160 crore and became the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. The movie is praised for its emotional storytelling and powerful performance.

Jio Hotstar

Premalu is a youth-based romantic comedy made on a small budget of ₹5 crore. It follows the sweet and funny love journey of young people, told in a simple and relatable way. The film became a major hit, earning over ₹100 crore and winning the hearts of young viewers. It was later dubbed in Tamil and released on Jio Hotstar. Its charm, humor, and natural acting made it one of the year’s biggest successes.

Jio Hotstar

This is a fun comedy-drama set around a wedding at the famous Guruvayoor Temple. Directed by Vipin Das, it stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph. The story is about family, friendships, and funny misunderstandings. With its lighthearted moments and entertaining music, the film was loved by audiences. It collected ₹90 crore worldwide and became the 9th highest-grossing Malayalam movie. Viewers appreciated its humor, lively performances, and feel-good atmosphere.

Amazon Prime

An energetic action-comedy featuring Fahadh Faasil, Aavesham was filled with mass appeal and sharp humor. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, it became a surprise blockbuster across South India, even before a Tamil version was released. Due to its growing popularity, a Tamil-dubbed version later streamed on Amazon Prime. The film became a fan favorite for its unique style, fast pace, and entertaining fight scenes. Audiences loved its bold characters and fun storytelling.

Jio Hotstar

Manjummel Boys is a feel-good drama about a group of friends and their emotional journey together. The film shows the importance of friendship, support, and growing up. One of its songs, “Kanmani,” had a Tamil version and became very popular. The film did very well in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A Tamil-dubbed version is now streaming on Jio Hotstar. Viewers praised its heartfelt story and the strong bond shown between characters.