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Phoenix (2023 film)
Phoenix (ഫീനിക്സ്) is a 2023 Malayalam horror film, the directorial debut of Vishnu Bharathan, written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, starring Aju Varghese, Anoop Menon, and Chandhunadh; released 17 November 2023, distinct from the same-titled English action film.
Pluto (2026 film)
Pluto (പ്ലൂട്ടോ) is a 2026 Malayalam sci-fi comedy directed by Adithyan Chandrashekar, starring Neeraj Madhav and Althaf Salim as a luckless youth and an alcohol-powered alien; released July 30, 2026, streaming on Saina Play.
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.
Prakambanam (പ്രകമ്പനം)
Prakambanam (പ്രകമ്പനം) is a 2026 Malayalam horror-comedy film directed by Vijesh Panathur, starring Ganapathi, Sagar Surya, and Al Ameen; a college student's grandmother's ashes possess his friend, and the film became a surprise Kerala box-office hit.
Prathichaya (പ്രതിഛായ)
Prathichaya (പ്രതിഛായ) is a 2026 Malayalam political thriller written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan, starring Nivin Pauly and Balachandra Menon. Released 26 March 2026, produced by Sree Gokulam Movies and RD Illuminations, streaming on JioHotstar; received mixed reviews.
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.
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.
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.
Puzhu (പുഴു)
Puzhu (പുഴു, "worm") is a 2022 Malayalam drama-thriller directed by Ratheena, starring Mammootty as casteist ex-policeman Kuttan and Parvathy Thiruvothu as his sister; released on SonyLIV, it won Parvathy a 2023 Filmfare Award.
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.
Queen Elizabeth (2023 film)
Queen Elizabeth (ക്വീൻ എലിസബത്ത്) is a 2023 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by M. Padmakumar, starring Meera Jasmine and Narain, released 29 December 2023 and streaming on ZEE5 from 14 February 2024.
Rajni (film)
Rajni (രജനി), Tamil Aval Peyar Rajni, is a 2023 Malayalam-Tamil bilingual murder thriller directed by Vinil Scariah Varghese, starring Kalidas Jayaram, Namitha Pramod, and Priyanka Sai as Rajni, released December 2023.
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.
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.
Romancham (റോമാഞ്ചം)
Romancham (റോമാഞ്ചം), also listed as Goosebumps, is a 2023 Malayalam horror-comedy directed by debutant Jithu Madhavan, based on his 2007 Bengaluru Ouija-board experience, starring Soubin Shahir, grossing over ₹50 crore.
Ronth
Ronth (റോന്ത്) is a 2025 Malayalam crime drama written and directed by Shahi Kabir, starring Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew as two night patrol officers; released 13 June 2025, streaming on JioHotstar from 22 July 2025.
Rorschach (film)
Rorschach (റോഷാക്ക്) is a 2022 Malayalam psychological thriller directed by Nisam Basheer, written by Sameer Abdul, starring and produced by Mammootty as Luke Antony, released 7 October 2022. Distinct from the Watchmen character and the inkblot test.
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.
Sahasam (2025 film)
Sahasam (സാഹസം) is a 2025 Malayalam action comedy directed by Bibin Krishna, starring Narain, Babu Antony, Gouri G Kishan, and Ramzan Muhammed; released August 8, 2025, about cartel money locked in crypto.
Salute (സല്യൂട്ട്) (2022 Indian film)
Salute (സല്യൂട്ട്) is a 2022 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews, written by Bobby-Sanjay, and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, who stars as SI Aravind Karunakaran; released direct-to-OTT on Sony LIV on 17 March 2022.
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu (സംഭവം അദ്ധ്യായം ഒന്ന്), 2026 Malayalam time-loop mystery-fantasy thriller by debutant Jithu Satheesan Mangalathu, starring Askar Ali; released 6 March 2026, streams on JioHotstar, IMDb 7.3/10.
Samshayam (സംശയം)
Samshayam (സംശയം) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by debutant Rajesh Ravi, starring Vinay Forrt, Lijomol Jose, and Sharafudheen, about a wife suspecting her toddler was switched at birth; released 2025, U-certified, streaming on Manorama Max since 24 July 2025. Distinct from the 2025 Malayalam film Sahasam.
Sarkeet
Sarkeet (സർക്കീട്ട്), also released as A Short Trip, is a 2025 Malayalam drama directed by Thamar KV, starring Asif Ali, about a Gulf-based couple raising a son with ADHD and a job seeker who enters their lives.
Sarvam Maya
Sarvam Maya (സർവ്വം മായ) is a 2025 Malayalam fantasy comedy directed by Akhil Sathyan, starring Nivin Pauly as atheist priest Prabhendu and Riya Shibu as the ghost Delulu; a Christmas 2025 hit that crossed Rs 150 crore.
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.
Shylock (2020 film)
Shylock (ഷൈലോക്ക്), Tamil version Kuberan, is a 2020 Malayalam action drama by Ajai Vasudev starring Mammootty as Boss, a film-industry moneylender; released 23 January 2020, a box-office superhit with divided reviews.
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.
Soothravakyam
Soothravakyam (സൂത്രവാക്യം, "formula") is a 2025 Malayalam mystery thriller directed by debutant Eugien Jos Chirammel, starring Shine Tom Chacko as a police inspector who tutors students, released 11 July 2025 by CinemaBandi.
Spa (2026 film)
Spa is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language adult comedy-drama film written and directed by Abrid Shine, set in an urban massage therapy center called La Paradise.