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Jai Ganesh (film)
Jai Ganesh (ജയ് ഗണേഷ്) is a 2024 Malayalam mystery thriller written and directed by Ranjith Sankar, starring Unni Mukundan as a paraplegic designer who creates a comic superhero; released 11 April 2024, streamed on Manorama Max from 24 May 2024.
Jana Gana Mana (ജനഗണമന) (2022 film)
Jana Gana Mana (ജന ഗണ മന) is a 2022 Malayalam political thriller directed by Dijo Jose Antony, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu, about a professor's murder, fake encounters, and courtroom justice; released April 28, 2022, streamed on Netflix.
Joji (ജോജി) (film)
Joji (ജോജി) is a 2021 Malayalam crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan, written by Syam Pushkaran, and starring Fahadh Faasil, inspired by Macbeth rather than directly adapting it. Released 7 April 2021 on Amazon Prime Video, it follows a young man's greed-driven crimes in a wealthy Kottayam family during the pandemic.
JSK: Janaki V v/s State of Kerala
JSK: Janaki V v/s State of Kerala (ജെഎസ്കെ) is a 2025 Malayalam courtroom drama by Pravin Narayanan starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, released 17 July 2025 after a CBFC title dispute over the name Janaki, and streaming on ZEE5 since 15 August 2025.
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.
Kaathal – The Core (കാതൽ – ദ കോർ)
Kaathal – The Core (കാതൽ – ദ കോർ) is a 2023 Malayalam drama directed by Jeo Baby, starring Mammootty and Jyothika, about a panchayat candidate outed as gay in a divorce case; it won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film.
Kadha Innuvare
Kadha Innuvare (കഥ ഇന്നുവരെ), a 2024 Malayalam romantic drama directed by Vishnu Mohan, starring Biju Menon and Methil Devika; an adaptation of Telugu film C/o Kancharapalem, released 20 September 2024.
Kaduva (കടുവ)
Kaduva (കടുവ) is a 2022 Malayalam action thriller directed by Shaji Kailas, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as rubber planter Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan opposite Vivek Oberoi's police officer, released 7 July 2022.
Kala (കള) (2021 film)
Kala (കള) is a 2021 Malayalam psychological action thriller directed by Rohith VS, starring Tovino Thomas as Shaji, whose killing of a worker's dog triggers a single-day violent revenge duel; released 25 March 2021, later on Amazon Prime Video.
Kannur Squad
Kannur Squad (കണ്ണൂർ സ്ക്വാഡ്) is a 2023 Malayalam police procedural directed by Roby Varghese Raj, starring Mammootty as ASI George Martin, inspired by the real Kerala Police unit formed by SP Sreejith, earning Rs 100 crore worldwide.
Kappela (കപ്പേല)
Kappela (കപ്പേള), 2020 Malayalam romantic thriller, Muhammed Musthafa's directorial debut, starring Anna Ben, Roshan Mathew, Sreenath Bhasi; wrong-number phone romance derailed in Kozhikode; Netflix from June 2020; remade as Butta Bomma.
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.
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.
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.
Kayattam
Kayattam (കയറ്റം), also titled A'hr, is a 2019 Malayalam experimental adventure film by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, starring and co-produced by Manju Warrier. Shot on an iPhone in the Himalayas with songs in the invented language Ahr Samsa; shown at Busan 2020 and IFFK 2021 but never theatrically released.
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.
King of Kotha
King of Kotha (KOK) is a 2023 Malayalam period gangster action drama, Abhilash Joshiy's directorial debut, produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios, released 24 August 2023 and later on Disney+ Hotstar.
Kishkindha Kaandam
Kishkindha Kaandam (കിഷ്കിന്ധാ കാണ്ഡം), A Tale of Three Wise Monkeys, is a 2024 Malayalam mystery thriller directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, written and shot by Bahul Ramesh, starring Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, and Vijayaraghavan; released 12 September 2024, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Kondal (കോണ്ടൽ)
Kondal (കോണ്ടൽ) is a 2024 Malayalam action crime drama directed by Ajith Mampally, starring Antony Varghese as fisherman Manuel; set almost entirely on a boat at sea, released 13 September 2024, streamed on Netflix from 13 October 2024.
Kooman (film)
Kooman (കൂമൻ, "The Night Rider") is a 2022 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph, starring Asif Ali as constable Giri; written by K R Krishna Kumar, released 4 November 2022, grossed ₹14.05 crore worldwide, streams on Prime Video.
Kumari (2022 film)
Kumari (കുമാരി) is a 2022 Malayalam-language folk horror film directed by Nirmal Sahadev, starring Aishwarya Lekshmi as a young woman married into a cursed household in northern Kerala.
Kurup (film)
Kurup (കുറുപ്പ്) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language biographical crime drama directed by Srinath Rajendran, starring Dulquer Salmaan as the fugitive Sukumara Kurup, based on the 1984 Charlie murder case.
Kuruthi (കുരുതി)
Kuruthi (കുരുതി) is a 2021 Malayalam home-invasion thriller that features Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film examines religious hatred and prejudice in a secluded house.
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.
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.
Level Cross (film)
Level Cross is a 2024 Malayalam psychological drama thriller directed by Arfaz Ayub, starring Asif Ali and Amala Paul as strangers at a remote desert railway crossing.
Little Hearts (2024 film)
Little Hearts (ലിറ്റിൽ ഹാർട്ട്സ്) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama-romance directed by Aby Treesa Paul and Anto Jose Pereira, starring Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar as part of a father-son pair navigating three intertwined romances in Idukki, Kerala; released 7 June 2024, later on Amazon Prime Video.
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.