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Aadu 3
Aadu 3 (ആട് 3), also Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1, is a 2026 Malayalam fantasy action comedy by Midhun Manuel Thomas, starring Jayasurya as Shaji Pappan in a dual role; released March 19, 2026, grossing ₹120.11 crore, streaming on ZEE5 from May 1, 2026.
Aashaan
Aashaan (ആശാൻ) is a 2026 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Johnpaul George, starring Indrans in his first commercial lead role and Joemon Jyothir, a film-within-a-film released 5 February 2026.
Ananthan Kaadu
Ananthan Kaadu (അനന്തൻ കാട്) is a 2026 Malayalam-Tamil bilingual political action thriller directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, written by Murali Gopy, starring Arya as an Eelam Tamil revolutionary in 1990s Thiruvananthapuram; released June 25, 2026, streaming from September 2, 2026.
Anomie (film)
Anomie: The Equation of Death is a 2026 Malayalam crime thriller, Riyas Marath's directorial debut, starring Bhavana as forensic expert Zara Philip and Rahman as cop Gibran, hunting a killer who disguises murders as suicides; released 6 February 2026.
Ashakal Aayiram
Ashakal Aayiram (ആശകൾ ആയിരം), a 2026 Malayalam family comedy-drama directed by G. Prajith, stars real-life father-son Jayaram and Kalidas Jayaram; released February 6, 2026, U certificate, streamed on ZEE5 from April 17, 2026.
Athiradi (അതിരടി) (2026 film)
Athiradi (അതിരടി) is a 2026 Malayalam-language action comedy directed by Arun Anirudhan in his debut, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, released in theaters on 14 May 2026.
Baby Girl (film)
Baby Girl (film) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam drama thriller directed by Arun Varma. It stars Nivin Pauly as a hospital attendant accused of a newborn's disappearance.
Balan: The Boy
Balan: The Boy (ബാലൻ: ദി ബോയ്), 2026 Malayalam psychological survival drama directed by Chidambaram, written by Jithu Madhavan, starring Adhisheshan K R and Farzana Palathingal; released 19 June 2026, streaming on Zee 5 from 31 July 2026; distinct from the 1938 Malayalam sound film Balan.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (ബെത്ലഹേം കുടുംബ യൂണിറ്റ്) is a 2026 Malayalam romantic comedy-drama directed by Girish A. D., starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, produced by Bhavana Studios, released 21 August 2026 for Onam, grossing about Rs 117.75 crore in India and streaming on JioHotstar from 2 October 2026.
Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam
Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam (മോഹിനിയാട്ടം) is a 2026 Malayalam dark comedy thriller, sequel to Bharathanatyam, directed by Krishnadas Murali, starring Saiju Kurup; released 10 April 2026, streamed on Netflix from 8 May 2026.
Bhishmar
Bhishmar (ഭീഷ്മർ) is a 2026 Malayalam comedy thriller directed by East Coast Vijayan, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan and Vishnu Unnikrishnan in their first pairing; released 20 March 2026, streaming on Prime Video and Sun NXT from 22 May 2026.
Chatha Pacha
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is a 2026 Indian Malayalam film directed by Adhvaith Nayar, starring Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew as Fort Kochi youngsters who stage WWE-style costume wrestling.
Chinna Chinna Aasai
Chinna Chinna Aasai (ചിന്ന ചിന്ന ആസൈ) is a 2026 Malayalam-Tamil bilingual romantic drama directed by Varsha Vasudev, starring Indrans and Madhoo as strangers bonding in Varanasi; released 19 June 2026, streaming on JioHotstar from 28 July 2026.
Dridam
Dridam (ദൃഢം), 2026 Malayalam crime thriller directed by debutant Martin Joseph, starring Shane Nigam as SI Vijay Radhakrishnan; released 8 May 2026, streamed on JioHotstar from 12 June 2026.
Drishyam 3 (ദൃശ്യം 3)
Drishyam 3 (ദൃശ്യം 3) is Jeethu Joseph's 2026 Malayalam crime thriller, the third Drishyam film, with Mohanlal returning as Georgekutty; released May 21, 2026, it became the fourth-highest-grossing Malayalam film, while the Hindi version, Drishyam: The Conclusion, took a different story.
I, Nobody
I, Nobody (ഐ, നോബഡി) is a 2026 Malayalam heist action thriller directed by Nissam Basheer, written by Sameer Abdul, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu; released July 9, 2026, streaming on JioHotstar from August 25, 2026.
I'm Game (film)
I'm Game (ഐ ആം ഗെയിം) is a 2026 Malayalam fantasy action thriller directed by Nahas Hidhayath, starring Dulquer Salmaan as gambler Dan John with a possessed transplanted hand; released 3 September 2026 in five languages under Wayfarer Films.
Kaaliyan
Kaaliyan (കാളിയൻ) is an unannounced-release Malayalam period epic thriller directed by S Mahesh, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kunjirakkottu Kaaliyan, confidante of Venad commander Iravikutti Pillai; announced 2018, music Ravi Basrur, still in pre-production.
Karakkam
Karakkam (കറക്കം) is a 2026 Malayalam musical horror comedy directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, starring Sreenath Bhasi, Femina George, and Praveen T. J.; two youths uproot five grave crosses on New Year's Eve and are haunted by five ghosts. Released 28 May 2026; streamed on SonyLIV from 3 July 2026.
Kattalan
Kattalan (കാട്ടാളൻ, Forest dweller) is a 2026 Malayalam action thriller directed by debutant Paul George, starring Antony Varghese as a hunter in an ivory-smuggling cartel war; third Mikhael Extended Universe film after Mikhael and Marco, released 28 May 2026.
Khalifa: The Ruler
Khalifa: The Ruler (ഖലീഫ) is a 2026 Malayalam action-crime film by Vysakh and Jinu V. Abraham, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as gold-smuggling heir Aamir Ali, with Mohanlal as grandfather Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali; released 20 August 2026, first of two parts.
Law and Order (2026 film)
Law and Order (ലോ & ഓർഡർ), also L&O, is a 2026 Malayalam action crime drama directed by Ranjith, written by Udaykrishna, starring Prakash Varma and Abhirami, with Mammootty cameoing as Karikkamuri Shanmughan from Black (2004); released 18 September 2026.
Madhuvidhu (2026 film)
Madhuvidhu (മധുവിധു, "Honeymoon") is a 2026 Malayalam romantic comedy-drama directed by debutant Vishnu Aravind, starring Sharaf U Dheen and debutant Kalyani Panicker; released theatrically 23-24 April 2026 and streaming on Sony LIV from 22 May 2026.
Magic Mushrooms (film)
Magic Mushrooms (മാജിക് മഷ്റൂംസ്) is a 2026 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Nadirshah, written by Akash Dev, starring Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Akshaya Udayakumar, released 23 January 2026, about mysterious mushrooms in Kanjikkuzhi village.
Maharaja Hostel
Maharaja Hostel is a 2026 Malayalam horror comedy film directed by Charu Wakan. It follows students who encounter a supernatural force in a cheap city hostel.
Masthishka Maranam
Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories) is a 2026 Malayalam cyberpunk sci-fi comedy thriller directed by Krishand, starring Rajisha Vijayan as Frida Soman and Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju as Bimal, set in Neo Kochi 2046, released 27 February 2026 and streaming on Netflix.
Mollywood Times
Mollywood Times (മോളിവുഡ് ടൈംസ്) is a 2026 Malayalam dark comedy-drama directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, starring Naslen as aspiring filmmaker Vineeth Madhavan; released 5 June 2026, streamed on JioHotstar.
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil (ഒരു ദുരൂഹ സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ), 2026 Malayalam comedy thriller by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, starring Kunchacko Boban and Dileesh Pothan; released 15 April 2026, streamed on Netflix 13 May.
Pallichattambi
Pallichattambi (പള്ളിച്ചട്ടമ്പി) is a 2026 Malayalam period action drama directed by Dijo Jose Antony, starring Tovino Thomas and Kayadu Lohar, set in 1950s Kerala during the Vimochana Samaram; released 15 April 2026, streaming on Sony LIV.
Patriot (film)
Patriot (2026) is a Malayalam spy thriller directed by Mahesh Narayanan, reuniting Mammootty and Mohanlal after Twenty:20 (2008), with Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, and Nayanthara; released theatrically May 1, 2026 and on ZEE5 June 5, 2026, about a surveillance conspiracy.