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Karam (2025 film)
Karam (കരം) is a 2025 Malayalam action thriller directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, written by and starring Noble Babu Thomas as ex-army officer Dev Mahendran. Released September 25, 2025; earned ₹1.25 crore India gross; streamed on Manorama Max and Prime Video from November 7, 2025.
L2: Empuraan
L2: Empuraan (എമ്പുരാൻ, L2E) is a 2025 Malayalam political action thriller, sequel to Lucifer, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, starring Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam; it grossed Rs 325 crore and streams on JioHotstar.
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (ലോകഃ Chapter 1: ചന്ദ്ര) is a 2025 Malayalam superhero film by Dominic Arun, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan; highest-grossing Malayalam film at over ₹300 crore.
Lokah Chapter One: Chandra
Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (ലോക: ചാപ്റ്റർ 1 - ചന്ദ്ര) is a 2025 Malayalam superhero film by Dominic Arun, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as the yakshi-based heroine Chandra; it became the highest-grossing Malayalam film, crossing ₹300 crore worldwide.
Lovely (2025 film)
Lovely (ലൗലി) is a 2025 Malayalam 3D fantasy comedy-drama by Dileesh Karunakaran, starring Mathew Thomas as Boney, who befriends a talking housefly voiced by Sivaangi Krishnakumar and performed by Unnimaya Prasad; released 16 May 2025, later disputed by Eega's producers.
Machante Maalakha
Machante Maalakha (മച്ചാന്റെ മാലാഖ), also spelled Machante Malakha, is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Boban Samuel, starring Soubin Shahir as a KSRTC bus conductor married to Namitha Pramod's critical wife; released 27 February 2025, it flopped at the box office and drew largely negative reviews.
Maine Pyar Kiya (2025 film)
Maine Pyar Kiya (മേനേ പ്യാർ കിയ) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy with thriller elements, directed by Faizal Faziludeen in his debut and released on August 29, 2025.
Maranamass
Maranamass (മരണമാസ്സ്) is a 2025 Malayalam dark comedy thriller, Sivaprasad's debut feature starring Basil Joseph, about a night bus whose passengers include the serial killer known as the Banana Killer; released April 10, 2025, streaming on SonyLIV.
Meesha (film)
Meesha (മീശ) is a 2025 Malayalam suspense drama directed and written by Emcy Joseph, starring Kathir in his Malayalam debut, Hakkim Shah, Shine Tom Chacko, and Sudhi Koppa; released 1 August 2025, produced by Sajeer Gafur for Unicorn Movies.
Mindiyum Paranjum
Mindiyum Paranjum (മിണ്ടിയും പറഞ്ഞും), meaning chit-chat, is a 2025 Malayalam romantic drama by Arun Bose starring Unni Mukundan and Aparna Balamurali as a long-distance married couple; released 25 December 2025, streaming on Sun NXT from 6 February 2026.
Mirage (2025 film)
Mirage (മിറാഷ്) is a 2025 Malayalam mystery thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali. Released 19 September 2025, certified UA 13+, it earned ₹6.25 crore worldwide and drew mixed-to-negative reviews for excessive twists.
Moonwalk (film)
Moonwalk (മൂൺവാക്ക്) is a 2025 Malayalam dance drama, Vinod A.K.'s directorial debut, about 1980s Trivandrum boys who form a breakdance crew; released 30 May 2025, streamed on JioHotstar from 8 July 2025.
Mr & Mrs Bachelor
Mr & Mrs Bachelor (മിസ്റ്റർ ആൻഡ് മിസ്സിസ് ബാച്ചിലർ) is a 2025 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by Deepu Karunakaran, starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan; released 23 May 2025, streamed on ManoramaMAX from 11 July 2025.
Nancy Rani
Nancy Rani (നാൻസി റാണി) is a 2025 Malayalam drama, the debut film of director Joseph Manu James, who died in 2023; completed by his widow Naina, it stars Ahaana Krishna as an aspiring actress and reached YouTube and Prime Video rental amid a promotion dispute.
Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal (നാരായണീയെന്റെ മൂന്നാന്മക്കൾ)
Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal (നാരായണീന്റെ മൂന്നാണ്മക്കൾ, Three Sons of Narayani) is a 2025 Malayalam family drama directed by Sharan Venugopal, starring Joju George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Alencier Ley Lopez as estranged brothers reuniting at their dying mother's Koyilandi home; released 7 February 2025, later on Amazon Prime Video.
Narivetta (നരിവെട്ട)
Narivetta (നരിവെട്ട) is a 2025 Malayalam action thriller directed by Anuraj Manohar, written by Abin Joseph, starring Tovino Thomas as a CRPF constable in a tribal land-protest story inspired by the 2003 Muthanga stir; released 23 May 2025, streaming on SonyLIV.
Nellikkampoyil Night Riders
Nellikkampoyil Night Riders (നെല്ലിക്കംപൊയിൽ നൈറ്റ് റൈഡേഴ്സ്) is a 2025 Malayalam horror comedy, Noufal Abdullah's directorial debut, starring Mathew Thomas; released 24 October 2025, set in a folklore-filled border village, later on ZEE5.
Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (ഓടും കുതിര ചാടും കുതിര)
Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (ഓടും കുതിര ചാടും കുതിര) is a 2025 Malayalam absurdist romantic comedy by Althaf Salim starring Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan; released 29 August 2025, later on Netflix.
Officer on Duty
Officer on Duty (ഓഫീസർ ഓൺ ഡ്യൂട്ടി) is a 2025 Malayalam crime thriller, Jithu Ashraf's debut written by Shahi Kabir, starring Kunchacko Boban as demoted inspector Harishankar; released 20 February 2025, grossed ₹54.01 Cr worldwide, and streams on Netflix.
Oru Jaathi Jaathakam (ഒരു ജാതി ജാതകം)
Oru Jaathi Jaathakam (ഒരു ജാതി ജാതകം), also Oru Jaathi Jathakam, is a 2025 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by M. Mohanan, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan as a bride-hunting bachelor; released 31 January 2025, it drew controversy and a Kerala High Court petition over LGBTQ portrayal.
Ouseppinte Osiyathu
Ouseppinte Osiyathu (ഔസേപ്പിന്റെ ഒസ്യത്ത്, Ouseph's Testament) is a 2025 Malayalam family drama, Sarath Chandran RJ's debut, starring Vijayaraghavan, Dileesh Pothan, and Kalabhavan Shajohn; released 7 March 2025, streaming on Prime Video and Manorama Max.
Paathirathri (പാതിരാത്രി)
Paathirathri (പാതിരാത്രി, also Pathirathri) is a 2025 Malayalam crime drama-thriller directed by Ratheena, starring Navya Nair as SI Jancy and Soubin Shahir as Constable Hareesh at Anakkara Police Station, Idukki; released 17 October 2025, streamed on ZEE5 from 20 February 2026.
Padakkalam (പടക്കളം)
Padakkalam (പടക്കളം) is a 2025 Malayalam supernatural fantasy comedy directed by Manu Swaraj, starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharafudheen, and Sandeep Pradeep; released 8 May 2025, streaming on JioHotstar and Hulu.
Painkili
Painkili (പൈങ്കിളി) is a 2025 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by debutant Sreejith Babu, written by Jithu Madhavan, produced by Fahadh Faasil, starring Sajin Gopu and Anaswara Rajan; released 14 February 2025, streamed on ManoramaMAX from 11 April 2025.
Pennum Porattum
Pennum Porattum (പെണ്ണും പൊറാട്ടും), also Girl and the Fools Parade, is a 2026 Malayalam satirical comedy-drama, Rajesh Madhavan's directorial debut written by Ravi Sankar, released February 13, 2026, set in the fictional Palakkad village Pattada, about a woman and a dog persecuted by a village mob.
Ponman (പൊൻമാൻ)
Ponman (പൊൻമാൻ) is a 2025 Malayalam dark comedy thriller, Jothish Shankar's directorial debut, adapted from G.R. Indugopan's novel Naalanchu Cheruppakkar. Basil Joseph plays gold dealer PP Ajesh chasing 25 sovereigns lent for a Kollam wedding; released 30 January 2025, streaming on JioHotstar and Hulu.
Pravinkoodu Shappu (പ്രാവിൻകൂട് ഷാപ്പ്)
Pravinkoodu Shappu (പ്രാവിൻകൂട് ഷാപ്പ്), also spelled Praavinkoodu Shappu, is a 2025 Malayalam dark comedy whodunit by debutant Sreeraj Sreenivasan, produced by Anwar Rasheed, starring Soubin Shahir and Basil Joseph; released 16 January 2025, streaming on SonyLIV.
Prince and Family
Prince and Family (പ്രിൻസ് and Family) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-drama, Binto Stephen's directorial debut starring Dileep as bridal boutique owner Prince Chakkalakkal, who marries influencer Chinju Rani; released 9 May 2025, streamed on ZEE5.
Raveendra Nee Evide?
Raveendra Nee Evide? (രവീന്ദ്രാ നീ എവിടെ?), formerly Ideem Minnalum, is a 2025 Malayalam comedy thriller directed by Manoj Palodan, written by Krishna Poojappura, starring Anoop Menon as a suspicious weather officer; released 18 July 2025, flopped commercially.
Rekhachithram
Rekhachithram (രേഖാചിത്രം), 2025 Malayalam alternate-history mystery crime film by Jofin T. Chacko, starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan; released 9 January 2025, set around the filming of Kathodu Kathoram with an AI-de-aged Mammootty.