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Malayalam films of 2024

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Mandakini (2024 film)

Mandakini (2024 film) is a Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Vinod Leela. It stars Althaf Salim and Anarkali Marikar, and was released in theaters on May 24, 2024.

Manjummel Boys

Manjummel Boys (മഞ്ഞുമ്മൽ ബോയ്സ്) is a 2024 Malayalam survival thriller by Chidambaram, based on the real 2006 Guna Caves rescue at Kodaikanal; it became a record Malayalam box office hit.

Marco (2024 film)

Marco (2024) is a Malayalam action thriller directed by Haneef Adeni, starring Unni Mukundan as Marco Jr. from Mikhael. Released December 20, 2024 with an A certificate, it crossed ₹100 crore worldwide and is billed as the most violent Malayalam film ever.

Marivillin Gopurangal (മറിവില്ലിൻ ഗോപുരങ്ങൾ)

Marivillin Gopurangal (മാരിവില്ലിന് ഗോപുരങ്ങൾ), Rainbow's Castle, is a 2024 Malayalam family drama directed by Arun Bose, starring Indrajith Sukumaran, Shruti Ramachandran, Sarjano Khalid, and Vincy Aloshious, released 10 May 2024 with music by Vidyasagar.

Mura (film)

Mura (മുറ) is a 2024 Malayalam action crime drama directed by Muhammed Musthafa, starring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Hridhu Haroon, about four unemployed friends in Thiruvananthapuram drawn into a gang heist; released 8 November 2024.

Nadanna Sambhavam

Nadanna Sambhavam (നടന്ന സംഭവം) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Vishnu Narayan, starring Biju Menon and Suraj Venjaramoodu as neighbors in an Ernakulam housing colony; released 21 June 2024, UA certified.

Nadikar (നടികര്‍)

Nadikar (നടികര്‍), formerly Nadikar Thilakam, is a 2024 Malayalam satirical comedy drama directed by Lal Jr., starring Tovino Thomas as fading superstar David Padikkal. Released 3 May 2024, it flopped at the box office and streamed on Saina Play from 8 August 2025.

Once Upon a Time in Kochi

Once Upon a Time in Kochi (വൺസ് അപ്പോൺ എ ടൈം ഇൻ കൊച്ചി) is a 2024 Malayalam crime comedy-drama directed by Nadirshah, written by Raffi, starring debutant Mubin M Rafi, Arjun Ashokan, and Devika Sanjay, about the Kochi drug trade; released 31 May 2024, it flopped with ₹0.41 crore net.

Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (ഒരു അന്വേഷണത്തിന്റെ തുടക്കം)

Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (ഒരു അന്വേഷണത്തിന്റെ തുടക്കം), a 2024 Malayalam investigative thriller directed by M. A. Nishad, produced by K. V. Abdul Nazar (Benzy Productions), starring Shine Tom Chacko, Mukesh and Vani Viswanath; released theatrically 8 November 2024.

Paalum Pazhavum

Paalum Pazhavum (പാലും പഴവും), also spelled Palum Pazhavum, is a 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by V.K. Prakash, starring Meera Jasmine and Aswin Jose as a 33-year-old woman and 23-year-old man who meet on Facebook; released 23 August 2024, U certified, streamed on Saina Play.

Pani (പാനി) (film)

Pani (പണി) is a 2024 Malayalam action thriller marking Joju George's directorial debut; he stars as don Giri opposite Abhinaya, with Sagar Surya and Junaiz V. P. Released 24 October 2024, dubbed into four languages, streaming on SonyLIV from 16 January 2025, and a Filmfare and SIIMA debut-director award winner.

Pavi Caretaker

Pavi Caretaker (പവി കെയർടേക്കർ) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Vineeth Kumar, produced by and starring Dileep as apartment caretaker Pavithran; released April 26, 2024, streaming on ManoramaMAX from September 6, 2024, IMDb 5.0/10.

Premalu (പ്രേമലു)

Premalu (പ്രേമലു) is a 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by Girish A.D., starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju as Sachin and Reenu in Hyderabad; a Bhavana Studios blockbuster grossing ₹131.50 crore worldwide, with its sequel Premalu 2 later shelved.

Qalb (film)

Qalb (ഖൽബ്, also Kalb) is a 2024 Malayalam romantic drama directed by Sajid Yahiya, starring Ranjith Sajeev and Neha Nazneen. Set in Alappuzha, it tells an interfaith love story through seven Sufi stages of love, released 12 January 2024.

Rifle Club (റൈഫിൾ ക്ലബ്ബ്) (film)

Rifle Club (റൈഫിൾ ക്ലബ്ബ്) is a 2024 Malayalam action thriller directed and shot by Aashiq Abu, starring Dileesh Pothan, Anurag Kashyap, and Hanumankind; released 19 December 2024, grossing about Rs 16 crore, and streaming on Netflix since 16 January 2025.

Rudhiram (രുധിരം)

Rudhiram (രുധിരം) is a 2024 Malayalam psychological survival-revenge thriller, Jisho Lon Antony's directorial debut, starring Raj B Shetty as Dr Mathew Rosy and Aparna Balamurali as Swathy; released 13 December 2024, 124 minutes, U/A, Rising Sun Studios, mixed reviews.

Secret (2024 film)

Secret (സീക്രട്ട്) is a 2024 Malayalam mystery drama, S N Swamy's directorial debut, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan as a man whose wedding is threatened by an astrologer's prediction; released 26 July 2024, streamed on Manorama Max.

Sookshmadarshini (സൂക്ഷ്മദർശിനി)

Sookshmadarshini (സൂക്ഷ്മദർശിനി) is a 2024 Malayalam black comedy mystery thriller directed by MC Jithin, starring Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph; released 22 November 2024, grossed over ₹50 crore, and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar from 11 January 2025.

Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha

Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (സുരേശന്‍റേയും സുമലതയുടേയും ഹൃദയഹാരിയായ പ്രണയകഥ) is a 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy drama by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, a spin-off of Nna Thaan Case Kodu starring Rajesh Madhavan and Chithra Nair, released 16 May 2024 and streaming on Prime Video.

Thalavan (തലവൻ)

Thalavan (തലവൻ) is a 2024 Malayalam investigative crime thriller directed by Jis Joy, starring Biju Menon and Asif Ali as rival police officers; released 24 May 2024, streaming on SonyLIV, with a sequel announced.

The Goat Life (ആടുജീവിതം)

The Goat Life (ആടുജീവിതം, Aadujeevitham) is a 2024 Malayalam survival drama by Blessy, adapted from Benyamin's 2008 novel, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Najeeb, a Kerala migrant enslaved as a goat herder in Saudi Arabia; released 28 March 2024, it crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in 9 days.

Thekku Vadakku (തെക്ക് വടക്ക്)

Thekku Vadakku (തെക്ക് വടക്ക്) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Prem Shankar, starring Vinayakan and Suraj Venjaramoodu as feuding landowners, adapted from S Hareesh's story Rathri Kaaval, released 4 October 2024.

Thundu

Thundu (തുണ്ട്) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama, Riyas Shereef's debut, starring Biju Menon as constable Baby John, who cheats in a promotion exam; released 16 February 2024, streamed on Netflix.

Turbo (2024 film)

Turbo (ടർബോ) is a 2024 Malayalam action comedy thriller directed by Vysakh, written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, starring Mammootty as jeep driver Turbo Jose, with Raj B Shetty as villain; released May 23, 2024 by Mammootty Kampany.

Ullozhukku (ഉള്ളൊഴുക്ക്)

Ullozhukku (ഉള്ളൊഴുക്ക്, Undercurrent) is a 2024 Malayalam drama, Christo Tomy's debut feature, starring Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu as a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in flood-stricken Kuttanad; it won the 2025 National Film Award for Best Malayalam Film.

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys (വാഴ) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Anand Menen, following academically aimless school friends and their fathers.

Varshangalkku Shesham (വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം)

Varshangalkku Shesham (വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം, Years Later) is a 2024 Malayalam period comedy-drama directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, starring Pranav Mohanlal and Dhyan Sreenivasan as friends seeking film careers in 1970s Madras; it grossed ₹81.70 crore worldwide.

Virunnu (വിരുന്ന്)

Virunnu (വിരുന്ന്), Tamil title Virundhu, is a 2024 Malayalam action thriller directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam, starring Arjun Sarja and Nikki Galrani, about deaths tied to a Satanic cult; released 29 August 2024.

Vivekanandan Viralanu

Vivekanandan Viralanu (വിവേകാനന്ദൻ വൈറലാണ്) is a 2024 Malayalam satirical comedy-drama directed and written by Kamal, starring Shine Tom Chacko as a government employee exposed online for marital rape; released 19 January 2024, streamed on Prime Video.