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Maayunnu, Maarivarayunnu, Nisvaasangalil...
Maayunnu, Maarivarayunnu, Nisvaasangalil... (മായുന്നു, മാറിവരയുന്നു, നിശ്വാസങ്ങളിൽ...; Dust Art Redrawn in Respiration) is a 2024 Malayalam experimental mockumentary by Dr. Abhilash Babu, crowdfunded for Rs. 2.5 lakh, premiered at IFFK 2024 and released on IEFFK YouTube and IndieGO OTT.
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.
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.
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.
Malaikottai Vaaliban
Malaikottai Vaaliban (മലൈക്കോട്ടൈ വാലിബൻ), 2024 Malayalam action drama directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, starring Mohanlal as an undefeated wandering warrior; released January 25, 2024, earned Rs. 29.85 crore worldwide against a roughly Rs. 60 crore budget.
Malayalee from India (മലയാളി ഫ്രം ഇന്ത്യ)
Malayalee from India (മലയാളി ഫ്രം ഇന്ത്യ) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Dijo Jose Antony, starring Nivin Pauly as Aalparambil Gopi, released 1 May 2024, 158 minutes, Magic Frames, SonyLIV streaming.
Malayankunju
Malayankunju (മലയൻകുഞ്ഞ്), 2022 Malayalam survival thriller directed by Sajimon Prabhakar, written and shot by Mahesh Narayanan, produced by Fazil, starring Fahadh Faasil as an electrician trapped underground by a landslide, with A.R. Rahman's music.
Malik (film)
Malik is a 2021 Malayalam drama directed by Mahesh Narayanan, starring Fahadh Faasil as Sulaiman Malik in a Kerala coastal story spanning 1965 to 2018; released on Amazon Prime Video after COVID delays, with a Beemapally 2009 firing controversy.
Malikappuram
Malikappuram (മാളികപ്പുറം), also spelled Maalikappuram, is a 2022 Malayalam drama by Vishnu Sasi Shankar starring Unni Mukundan and Deva Nandha as a girl pilgrim to Sabarimala.
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.
Maniyarayile Ashokan
Maniyarayile Ashokan (മണിയറയിലെ അശോകൻ) is a 2020 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by debutant Shamzu Zayba, produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films, starring Jacob Gregory and Anupama Parameswaran, released on Netflix on Onam 2020.
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.
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea) is a 2021 Malayalam epic by Priyadarshan starring Mohanlal as Kunjali Marakkar IV; Rs 100 crore budget, 67th National Film Awards winner for Best Feature Film.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnal Murali (മിന്നൽ മുരളി)
Minnal Murali is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero comedy-drama directed by Basil Joseph, starring Tovino Thomas, released on Netflix in December 2021.
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.
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.
Monster (2022 film)
Monster (മോൺസ്റ്റർ) is a 2022 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Vysakh, written by Udaykrishna, starring Mohanlal as Lucky Singh, his first Sikh role. Released 21 October 2022, it flopped at the box office and was panned by critics.
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.
Mukundan Unni Associates
Mukundan Unni Associates is a 2022 Malayalam dark comedy crime film directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak. It stars Vineeth Sreenivasan as a lawyer who exploits insurance claims.
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.