The highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2026, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, is now available on OTT platforms, headlining a strong weekend of new releases. The comedy-drama-romance, which earned over 330 crores at the box office, began streaming on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026, and is accessible with dubbed audio tracks in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit follows a couple navigating the challenges of a relationship with a significant age difference. JioHotstar has secured the streaming rights, making it available even as it remains in some cinemas.
Other New Releases
Alongside Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, several other titles debuted in late September and early October 2026. Here’s a look at what else is new:
- Panthadikkaam (Zee5, October 1, 2026): This Malayalam documentary series explores the enduring football culture of Kerala, and is narrated by actor Mammootty, a recipient of the Best Actor award at both the 72nd and 2nd National Film Awards.
- Main Ladega (JioHotstar, September 30, 2026): Directed by Gaurav Rana and starring Akash Pratap Singh (who also wrote the film), this action-drama tells the story of a young man who finds solace and strength in boxing after escaping a difficult home life.
- Special Branch (Amazon Prime Video, September 30, 2026): This dark drama web series investigates a murder at a prestigious medical college, uncovering alleged corruption, political influence, and cover-ups. It stars Sohini Sarkar, Indrasish Roy, Rooqma Ray, Mainak Banerjee, and Sagnik Chatterjee, and is directed by Ayan Chakraborti.
- #Love (Netflix, October 2, 2026): This Tamil romantic comedy, directed by Balaji Mohan and starring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das, centers on a data-app founder’s 60-day challenge to find a compatible partner. The first six episodes are currently available.
Viewers can find these new releases on JioHotstar, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.
