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| Platform | Type | Notable Malayalam Content | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Subscription | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey , Joji , Nayattu | | Netflix | Subscription | Minnal Murali , Jana Gana Mana , Kotha | | Disney+ Hotstar | Subscription | 2018 , Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | | Sony LIV | Subscription | Bheeshma Parvam , Kaduva | | Manorama MAX | Subscription / AVOD | Large library of classic & recent Malayalam films | | YouTube (Official) | Free with Ads | Many older films and some new releases (e.g., Mukundan Unni Associates ) | malayalam movie download websites