A diverse range of new content is heading to streaming services this weekend, with releases scheduled for JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and SonyLIV. Among the highlights are Malayalam-language films starring Mohanlal and his daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, alongside a new stand-up special from comedian Zakir Khan.
Malayalam Cinema Takes Center Stage
Thudakkam, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, will be available on JioHotstar from September 18, 2026. The film features Mohanlal and Vismaya Mohanlal, with supporting roles from Saikumar, Gibin Gopinath, and Bobby Kurian. The storyline centres on Meenu, played by Vismaya Mohanlal, and her journey to survive after an unexpected life change.
Also arriving on September 18, 2026, is Kattalan, streaming on SonyLIV and Amazon Prime. Directed by Paul George, this action thriller stars Antony Varghese alongside Mohanlal, Sunil Varma, Dushara Vijayan, Jagadish, and Kabir Duhan Singh. The film depicts a violent conflict between rival ivory-smuggling networks in the Aanakolli forest, located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.
Comedy and Drama Round Out the Releases
Netflix will host Modha Rathiri, a Tollywood drama-comedy-family film directed by Raja Karuppasamy, from September 18, 2026. The film stars Bagavathi Perumal, Abdool Lee, Shelly Kishore, A. Venkatesh, and Chetan. The plot follows two strangers, Maruthu and Muthuselvi, who find themselves compelled to marry due to family expectations and local traditions. The film currently has a rating of 8.6/10.
For those seeking comedy, Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar, a new stand-up special from Zakir Khan, will also premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026. Khan will explore themes of his childhood and his relationship with his father.
