Whether its Malayalam movies dubbed in Hindi or gripping Malayalam web series, the focus has always been on delivering exceptional content. Although Malayalam web series have been in existence for quite some time, it’s only recently that they have begun to receive the recognition they truly deserve in India. This upcoming industry has created a massive fan base and fostered a tight-knit community of enthusiasts. The convenience of the internet has simplified the process of discovering and enjoying these Malayalam web series online. Now, you can indulge in binge-watching your favorite Malayalam web series effortlessly, and the best part is that most of these top-notch web series are available online
If you’re on the lookout for some compelling Malayalam web series to enjoy on your preferred OTT platform, you’re in luck. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 15 best Malayalam web series that are a must-watch for you.
List of Best Malayalam Web Series to watch in 2023
1. Plus Two Class
We’re always blown away by how relatable the Karikku web series are. Plus Two, the latest installment of their popular mini web series, is no different. It follows the same cast from their other series and takes us back to our school life with quirky and unique content. The series has a similar plot to previous Karikku titles, but with new characters and plenty of laughs.
Plus Two has been released after their well-received Plus Two Free Period YouTube short film and is sure to please fans of both events!
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Cast- Roshan Basheer, Shafna, Vishnu Mohan, Justine John, Deepak Murali and Sajin
Genre – Comedy
IMDb Rating – 8.7/10
2. Just Married Things
The series revolves around a newlywed couple Adithyan who is a Radio Jockey at RadioExclusive 99.5 from Kochi and Balamani who is an unemployed graduate and a pakka village girl and their funny struggles to lead a wonderful married life.
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Cast – Keerthana Sreekumar, Jeeva Joseph, Sreevidya Mullachery
Genre – Romance
IMDb Rating – 9.2/10
3. Alambanz
Alambanz is a comedy-focused web series that has become incredibly popular since its release in 2019. The series follows the antics of a group of friends and their exploits as they navigate life in the small town of Alambanz.
The main characters in Alambanz also appeared in Karikku’s Thera Para episodes. In fact, many of the same actors played multiple roles within both series. The entire cast performs well, but some improvements could be made to make them even better.
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Cast- Amal Thaha, Sebastian PV, Sidharth Ramanathan
Genre -Comedy
IMDb Rating – 6.4/10
4. Premier Padmini
Directed by Anoop Bahuleyan, Premier Padmini is a anecdotal comedy which portrays the attachments of middle and lower middle class to their first ever possessions- a first car ride, first bicycle or a first ever flight experience. Premier Padmini is a metaphor for the constant ups and downs in life, how it is a companion throughout the journey, not abandoning despite. It is a soulful yet a comedy tale, living through the ravages of time.
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Cast- Jaggesh, Madhoo, and Sudharani
Genre – Comedy/Drama
IMDb Rating – 8.3/10
5. Akkuvum Ikkuvum
The show revolves around Akku and his best friend Ikku who are inseparable. They do everything together, go to school together, play games, eat together and even sleep together. However, their lives are not as rosy as they seem because they have different mothers. Akku’s mother is dead while Ikku’s mother lives in another village with a distant father who hardly sees his son.
While Akku’s mother was alive she used to take care of him; however after her death he has been left alone with his father who doesn’t have time for him due to work commitments.
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Cast – Robin Varghese, Shinu John Chacko, Aman Reji
Genre – Comedy
IMDb Rating – 6.4/10
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6. Eastern Rock Paper Scissors
The Royal Princesses of Sheba is a series that has an enormous fan base and who shortly refer to it as RPS. This series is a women-centric series that revolves around the life of three women who belong to different groups of society and all three live together in an apartment. This series has several witty moments that keep the viewers interested all along.
This is an interesting show because it has a unique storyline and interesting characters which makes you want to watch each episode. The storyline revolves around three princesses who are living with their friends in different places but still manage to stay happy and have fun together. It is about how they try to survive their lives after being separated for sometime and how they come back together again after so many years later on.
The characters are very well developed in this show and they have been portrayed by some well known actors such as Fahad Mustafa, Sajidah Qureshi, Sara Loren and Natasha Raheja among others.
Watch Eastern Rock Paper Scissors trailer-
Cast- Vidhya Vijaykumar, Deepa Thomas, Sruthy Suresh
Genre – Drama
IMDb Rating – 8.4/10
7. Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story
Born in Khanapur in Karnataka, Telgi became the mastermind behind one of the most ingenious schemes in Indian history that spread across multiple states and shook the entire country. You can watch this web series on Sony Liv, if you have a paid subscription.
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Cast – Gagandev Riar, Sana Amin Sheikh, Iravati Harshe
Genre – Biography, Crime, Drama
IMDb Rating – 8.3/10
8. Thera Para
The friends in this series are all unemployed. They have been out of work for a while and are starting to have serious problems. Their problems only get worse when they start to take drugs, which is where the series starts.
The friends struggle to find a job. They try to get a job from different companies, but it doesn’t work out. Finally, one friend finds a job at a company that wants him as an intern, but his friends don’t want him to go because it’s too risky.
They try to convince him not to go, but he doesn’t listen. The four friends finally realize what they have done wrong and decide that they need to make amends with each other before their problems get any worse.
Watch Thera Para trailer-
Cast – Sabareesh Sajjin, Anu K Aniyan, Binoy John, Anand Mathews, Unni Mathews, Jeevan Stephen, Arjun Ratan, Kiran Viyyath, Amal Thaha, Sebastian, Krishnachandran, Sriya, Nayan, Guest Appearance :Aju Vargheese, Saniya Iyappan
Genre – Comedy
IMDb Rating – 7.5/10
