Upcoming Malayalam Theatrical And OTT Releases In May 2025: Sarkeet, Hunt, Narvietta & More

The much-awaited comedy entertainer Padakkalam, featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharaf U Dheen in lead roles, is set to hit theatres on May 8, 2025. Helmed by debutant director Manu Swaraj, the film is co-written by Manu and Nithin C Babu. Padakkalam also boasts a vibrant ensemble cast including Sandeep Pradeep (of Falimy fame), Niranjana Anoop, Saafboi, Arun Pradeep, Arun Ajikumar, Ishan Shoukath, and Pooja Mohanraj in key roles. The technical team includes Anu Moothedath as the cinematographer, Nidhin Raj Arol handling the editing, and Rajesh Murugesan composing the music and background score.

Asif Ali, Divya Prabha, and Deepak Parambol come together for Sarkeet, one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of the month. Written and directed by Thamar, the film is produced by Vinayaka Ajith and Florine Dominic. The soulful music is composed by Govind Vasantha, while Sangeeth Prathap known for his role in Premalu, has handled the editing.

Dileep’s Prince and Family is among the most anticipated Malayalam releases this May. Directed by debutant Binto Stephen and scripted by Sharis Mohammed, the film promises a blend of charm and family-centric storytelling. The cast also features Parvathy Rajan Sankaradi, Rosebeth Joy, Aswin P Jose, and Joseutty Jacob in key roles. On the technical side, the film boasts Renadive as the cinematographer, Sagar Dass as the editor, and Sanal Dev handling the music.

Written and directed by Aaryan Vijay, 916 Kunjoottan stars Guinness Pakru in the lead role. Touted as a family drama packed with humor, action, and entertaining comedy sequences, the film promises a wholesome cinematic experience. 916 Kunjoottan is all set to hit theatres on May 9, 2025.

Sreenath Bhasi’s upcoming film Azadi is set to hit theatres on May 9, 2025. Written by Sagar Hari and produced by Faisal Raja under the banner of Little Crew Productions, the film promises a compelling cinematic experience. Actress Vani Viswanath takes on the role of a police officer, while Raveena Ravi, daughter of renowned dubbing artist Sreeja Ravi, stars as the female lead.

If reports are to be believed, the film Parannu Parannu Parannu Chellan is set to start streaming on ManoramaMax this month. Starring Unni Lalu and Sidharth Bharathan in the lead roles, the movie is directed by Jishnu Harindra and penned by Vishnu Raj.

Narivetta, directed by Anuraj Manohar, is slated for a theatrical release on May 16, 2025. The film features a powerful ensemble cast including Tovino Thomas, Cheran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Arya Salim, and Priyamvada Krishnan. Penned by Abin Joseph and produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan, Narivetta boasts music by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Vijay, and editing by Shameer Muhammed, promising an engaging and technically sound cinematic experience.

Malayalam horror thriller Hunt, starring Bhavana and Renji Panicker, is all set to stream soon on ManoramaMax. Directed by Shaji Kailas and produced by K. Radhakrishnan under the banner of Jayalakshmi Films, the film features gripping visuals by Jackson Johnson and sharp editing by Ajas Pukkadan, with a haunting score composed by Kailas Menon..

Detective Ujjwalan, featuring Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead role, has been generating strong buzz ever since its announcement. Now, according to reports, the much-anticipated film is set to hit theatres on May 16, 2025. Interestingly, it is expected to clash at the box office with Tovino Thomas’s upcoming film Narivetta, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.