Every photo reviewed by a person
Every profile is checked with smart verification and human review. You meet real Malayalis — never bots or catfish.
Human-reviewed
Made for Malayalis
The Kerala dating app that feels like home.
Meet Malayali singles who get your culture, language and vibe. No translations, no awkward explanations — just real connections that go somewhere.
Thousands of Malayalis matched
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Checked by a person
Before anyone sees it
Malayali, in your city
Or anywhere Malayalis are
It's a match!
Verified
Every
Profile photo reviewed by a person
Free
To match and to chat
18+
Adults only, always
Kerala
And Malayalis worldwide
Loved by Malayalis in
KochiTrivandrumKozhikodeThrissurKannurKollamBengaluruChennaiMumbaiDubaiAbu DhabiDohaRiyadhLondonTorontoNew YorkSydney
Why Othiri
A dating app built for Malayalis, not translated for them
We rebuilt dating around the things Malayalis actually care about — trust, culture and conversations that lead somewhere real.
Private & secure chat
Your conversations stay yours. Encrypted in transit, with strong community rules and one-tap block & report.
Safe connection
Encrypted
Hi! Saw you like trekking too? 🏔️
Yes! Munnar is my favourite spot.
Built for Kerala
From Kozhikode to Kochi — or Dubai to London — connect with people who get your language, food and festivals.
Matching that gets you
Recommendations tuned to shared values, interests and roots — so the people you see actually feel compatible.
Made for real relationships
Othiri is built for meaningful connections, not endless swiping. Find someone looking for the same thing you are.
You're always in control
Decide who can reach you, what you share and when. Granular privacy controls put you in the driver's seat.
How it works
How Othiri works — hello to match in three steps
Getting started takes minutes. Here's how Malayalis find their person on Othiri.
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up free and add your photos. A person reviews every photo before your profile goes live — that check is what keeps the app real.
- 2
Discover Malayalis
Browse people who share your roots, language and values — nearby in Kerala, or anywhere Malayalis have ended up.
- 3
She sends the first message
Match when it's mutual, then in an opposite-gender match the woman opens the conversation — within seven days. No queue of identical openers, and after that first message there is no reply timer.
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Verified
Sample profile
Kochi · 4 km away
A closer look
Inside the app — designed to feel effortless.
Every screen is built to help you focus on people, not noise. Clean, fast and genuinely enjoyable to use.
Real, verified people
The blue tick means a human checked the profile. What you see is who you meet.
Profiles with personality
Prompts, interests and photos that show the real person — not just a headshot.
Conversations that flow
Break the ice with shared interests and chat privately the moment you match.
Safety & privacy
Safety on Othiri — built so you can trust every match.
Dating should feel safe. Othiri combines verification, moderation and strong privacy controls so you can be yourself and meet real people with confidence.
Verified community
Smart checks plus human review keep fake profiles and bots out.
Private by design
Encrypted in transit. We never sell your data — ever.
Block & report
One tap to block or report. Our team acts fast on every case.
Strictly 18+
Adults only, with zero tolerance for abuse or exploitation.
FAQ
Questions about dating in Kerala, answered
Everything you need to know before you download Othiri.
Is Othiri free to use?
Yes. Othiri is free to download, create a profile, match and chat. Optional Silver and Gold subscriptions and power-ups (Boosts, Super Likes and more) unlock extra features and are billed securely through Google Play.
Who is Othiri for?
Othiri is the dating app made for Malayalis aged 18 and over — whether you live in Kerala or are part of the global Malayali community in the Gulf, UK, US, Canada and beyond.
How does Othiri keep me safe?
We verify every profile with a mix of smart checks and human review, moderate the community around the clock, and give you instant block & report tools. Othiri is strictly 18+ with a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Is my data private?
Your privacy comes first. Conversations are encrypted in transit, we never sell your personal data, and you control exactly what you share. Read the full details in our Privacy Policy.
Can I use Othiri outside Kerala?
Yes. Othiri is built for Malayalis everywhere. Search is by distance — widen the range to cover more of Kerala — and Travel Mode on the paid plans lets you browse from another city entirely, which is how many Malayalis in the Gulf look for someone back home.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Subscriptions and purchases are handled by Google Play. Cancel anytime from Play Store → Subscriptions; you keep access until the end of your billing period. Refunds follow Google Play's policies.
How do I delete my account?
You can permanently delete your account anytime from Settings inside the app, or from our Delete account page. We remove your profile, chats and matches — it cannot be undone.
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