Netflix vs Prime Video vs JioHotstar for Malayalam movies & shows
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
We counted every Malayalam movie and web series streaming in India on the three biggest subscription apps: 870 titles in total. Biggest library: JioHotstar with 576 titles. Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): JioHotstar with 68.
- Biggest library: JioHotstar with 576 titles.
- Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): JioHotstar with 68.
- Highest average IMDb rating: JioHotstar at 7.1.
- Most titles you can't get on the other two: JioHotstar with 538.
| App | Titles | Movies | Series | Avg IMDb | IMDb 7.5+ | Family-friendly | Only here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | 58 | 58 | 0 | 6.6 | 10 | 88% | 53 |
| Prime Video | 278 | 277 | 1 | 6.4 | 35 | 87% | 238 |
| JioHotstar | 576 | 561 | 15 | 7.1 | 68 | 91% | 538 |
Top Malayalam movies & shows on Netflix
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1. Jana Gana Mana (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 42m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (22.5K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.
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2. Minnal Murali (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 38m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (35.6K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyFunny
A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown in Kerala needs.
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4. Eko (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · U/A 16+ · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 7.7 (11.5K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
In the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, an aging woman and her servant boy struggle to survive the ghosts of the past, as the hunt for Kuriachan — a legendary dog breeder and outlaw — blurs the line between myth, memory, and vengeance, revealing that even in absence, he still rules the hills.
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NetflixTop Malayalam movies & shows on Prime Video
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1. #Home (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 42m · U/A 13+ · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.7 (20.3K votes)
Dialogue-drivenHeartwarmingSlow-burn
The humble, technology-challenged Oliver Twist struggles to keep close with his sons as they grow up and become active on social media.
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2. Drishyam 2 (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 33m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 8.4 (46.3K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Seven years after the events of the first film, the family lives with the trauma from that fateful night. A gripping tale of an investigation and a family threatened by it. Will Georgekutty be able to protect his family this time?
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3. Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 49m · U · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (14.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following
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4. Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 15m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (22.4K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingFunny
Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses when Saji, Boney and Franky decide to help Bobby stand by his love.
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5. Kireedam (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · A · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.9 (10.0K votes)
Dark & gritty
Sethu aspires to become a police officer to fulfil his father's dream. However, his life turns upside down when he intervenes in a scuffle with a criminal to save his father's life.
Prime Video
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Apple TV
JioHotstar
YouTube · freeTop Malayalam movies & shows on JioHotstar
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1. Drishyam (2013)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 44m · U · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 8.4 (50.1K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Georgekutty lives a happy life with his wife and daughters. Things take a turn when his daughter gets indecently filmed using a hidden camera, by the son of a police inspector.
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2. Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 49m · U · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (14.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following
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3. Kireedam (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · A · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.9 (10.0K votes)
Dark & gritty
Sethu aspires to become a police officer to fulfil his father's dream. However, his life turns upside down when he intervenes in a scuffle with a criminal to save his father's life.
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4. Bangalore Days (2014)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 52m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.3 (29.0K votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesLight-heartedFamily-friendly
A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!
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5. Manjummel Boys (2024)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 15m · U · Adventure, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (35.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
A carefree vacation turns into a desperate race against time when a group of lifelong friends must unite to save one of their own from a notoriously perilous, uncharted abyss deep within the Guna Caves.
Frequently asked questions
Which app has the most Malayalam movies & shows in India?
Biggest library: JioHotstar with 576 titles. Prime Video, Netflix and JioHotstar carry 58 (Netflix), 278 (Prime Video), 576 (JioHotstar) as of 23 October 2026.
Which app has the best-rated Malayalam movies & shows?
Most highly-rated titles (IMDb 7.5+): JioHotstar with 68. Highest average IMDb rating: JioHotstar at 7.1. Ratings are IMDb ratings for titles with at least 1,000 votes.
How were these numbers counted?
KyaDekhu counts titles available to stream with a subscription, free or with ads in India (not rent/buy), using JustWatch availability via the TMDB API and IMDb ratings, refreshed nightly. Thin titles without enough data are left out.