Malayalam movie channels play a crucial role in bringing the best of Mollywood (Malayalam film industry) to audiences in Kerala and across the world. These channels showcase a variety of evergreen classics, blockbuster hits, and critically acclaimed films that highlight the rich storytelling and artistic excellence of Malayalam cinema.

Popular Malayalam Movie Channels

1. Asianet Movies

Owned by the Star India network, Asianet Movies is probably the most popular malayalam movie channels. It features a variety of films, including recent superhits and old classics, catering to audiences of age groups.

2. Mazhavil Manorama Cinema

Mazhavil Manorama operates this dedicated movie channel, which airs Malayalam films, special premieres, and festival movie marathons. It is famous for broadcasting family-friendly content.

3. Surya Movies

Part in the Sun TV Network, Surya Movies showcases combining commercial hits, critically acclaimed films, and dubbed movies. The channel can be a favorite among Malayalam movie lovers.

4. Zee Keralam Movies

Zee Entertainment entered the Malayalam film broadcasting space with Zee Keralam Movies, offering a unique collection of blockbuster and contemporary Malayalam films.

5. Kairali Movies

Owned through the Kairali TV Network, this channel focuses on showcasing Malayalam films with rich content, including socially relevant films and new-age cinema.

6. Flowers Movies (Upcoming)

Flowers TV is about to launch a passionate movie channel to cater to Malayalam film enthusiasts, emphasizing quality cinema and exclusive premieres.

Features of Malayalam Movie Channels

Exclusive TV Premieres: Many channels air the latest Malayalam films after that their theatrical release.

Classic Movie Collections: These channels regularly broadcast iconic movies from the golden era of Malayalam cinema.

Festival Special Lineups: During festivals like Onam, Vishu, and Christmas, channels schedule special movie marathons.

HD & 4K Broadcasting: Some channels offer HD as well as 4K content for the better viewing experience.

Subtitled & Dubbed Content: To reach a wider audience, some movies feature subtitles or are dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, or Hindi.

The Future of Malayalam Movie Channels

With the increasing popularity of OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar, traditional movie channels face tough competition. However, they continue to attract viewers with scheduled programming, exclusive premieres, and nostalgic content. Channels will also be adapting by launching digital streaming services to check traditional TV broadcasting.