A banger of a weekend awaits Malayalis on the cinemas and within the OTT area. Three much-anticipated Malayalam movies are set to hit theatres forward of Vishu. Mammootty’s Bazooka, Premalu-star Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana, and Basil Joseph-led Maranamass launch in theatres on April 10, 2025, promising an entertainment-packed weekend. Alternatively, digital area can also be including to the festive buzz with Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu, and the quirky Painkili, starring Sajin Gopu and Anaswara Rajan. From Mammootty-starrer Bazooka to Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu, listed below are the 5 thrilling Malayalam OTT and theatre releases to look at this festive weekend (April 12 – 13, 2025).
Malayalam movies to look at on OTT and theatre this weekend
The place to look at: SonyLiv, OTTplay Premium
OTT launch date: April 11, 2025

Pravinkoodu Shappu on OTT
Basil Joseph headlines Pravinkoodu Shappu, which additionally stars Soubin Shahir and Chemban Vinod Jose. The Malayalam homicide thriller follows a cop’s investigation after a toddy store proprietor is discovered useless. Sreeraj Sreenivasan’s movie units up an intriguing narrative which is powered by some outstanding performances. Basil Joseph, who has impressed viewers along with his efficiency in Jan. E. Man and Nunakkuzhi, as soon as once more proved that he’s a stellar actor with Pravinkoodu Shappu, which deserves to be in your weekend watchlist.
The place to look at: Theatres
Launch date: April 10, 2025

Bazooka pre-release teaser
One more movie that has Mammootty becoming a member of fingers with a debutant director. Contemplating the success of his different films with debutant administrators, expectations are excessive from this Deeno Dennis. The action-packed thriller, Bazooka, will see the Bramayugam star becoming a member of forces with Gautham Vasudev Menon. Excessive-octane motion and thrills are promised on this fast-paced movie, a recreation thriller, making for an thrilling watch on the cinemas this Vishu weekend.
The place to look at: Theatres
Launch date: April 10, 2025

Naslen in Alappuzha Gymkhana
Naslen is again however as an alternative of charming his method into the hearts of the viewers, the younger star guarantees to land a stable punch or two on this sports activities comedy, helmed by Khalid Rahman. Different younger skills equivalent to Ganapathi S. Poduval and Lukman Avaran are additionally a part of this movie. Followers are pinning hopes for a pleasant movie as Premalu star joins fingers with Thallumaala director.
The place to look at: Theatres
Launch date: April 10, 2025

Basil Joseph in Maranamass
One other Basil Joseph movie, however the one which options the Sookshmadarshini actor in a unusual position. Co-produced by his Minnal Murali star Tovino Thomas, the movie additionally options Rajesh Madhavan, Siju Sunny, Babu Antony, Anishma Anilkumar and Suresh Krishna. The Basil Joseph movie is anticipated to have a trick or two up its sleeve.
The place to look at: Manorama Max, Amazon Prime Video
OTT launch date: April 11, 2025
Sajin Gopu joined fingers with Anaswara Rajan for this comedy entertainer, which is penned by Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan. After the nuanced efficiency within the hit movie Rekhachithram, Anaswara could be seen in a extra over-the-top position of Shiba in Painkili. Aavesham actor Sajin Gopu too matches her zany tone on this movie, which guarantees a number of laughs this festive weekend.
