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Malayalam films of the 2020s

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Sufiyum Sujatayum (സൂഫിയും സുജാതയും)

Sufiyum Sujatayum (സൂഫിയും സുജാതയും), also spelled Sufiyum Sujathayum, is a 2020 Malayalam romantic musical drama by Naranipuzha Shanavas starring Jayasurya, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Dev Mohan; the first Malayalam direct OTT release, on Amazon Prime Video, 3 July 2020.

Super Sharanya

Super Sharanya (സൂപ്പര്‍ ശരണ്യ), also billed Super Saranya, is a 2022 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by Girish A.D., starring Anaswara Rajan as a Palakkad girl at an engineering college in Thrissur; released 7 January 2022, streaming on ZEE5.

Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha

Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (സുരേശന്‍റേയും സുമലതയുടേയും ഹൃദയഹാരിയായ പ്രണയകഥ) is a 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy drama by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, a spin-off of Nna Thaan Case Kodu starring Rajesh Madhavan and Chithra Nair, released 16 May 2024 and streaming on Prime Video.

Thalavan (തലവൻ)

Thalavan (തലവൻ) is a 2024 Malayalam investigative crime thriller directed by Jis Joy, starring Biju Menon and Asif Ali as rival police officers; released 24 May 2024, streaming on SonyLIV, with a sequel announced.

Thalavara

Thalavara (തലവര), 2025 Malayalam drama directed by Akhil Anilkumar, starring Arjun Ashokan as Jyothish, a Palakkad man with vitiligo pursuing acting; released 22 August 2025, streamed on Prime Video from 29 October 2025.

Thallumaala (തല്ലുമാല)

Thallumaala (തല്ലുമാല) is a 2022 Malayalam action comedy directed by Khalid Rahman, starring Tovino Thomas as fighter Waseem and Kalyani Priyadarshan, told in non-linear chapters, released 12 August 2022.

The Goat Life (ആടുജീവിതം)

The Goat Life (ആടുജീവിതം, Aadujeevitham) is a 2024 Malayalam survival drama by Blessy, adapted from Benyamin's 2008 novel, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Najeeb, a Kerala migrant enslaved as a goat herder in Saudi Arabia; released 28 March 2024, it crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in 9 days.

The Great Indian Kitchen

The Great Indian Kitchen (മഹത്തായ ഭാരതീയ അടുക്കള), 2021 Malayalam drama by Jeo Baby starring Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu, about a new bride's domestic drudgery; remade in Tamil and as Hindi film Mrs.

The Pet Detective

The Pet Detective (ദി പെറ്റ് ഡിറ്റക്ടീവ്) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy thriller directed by Praneesh Vijayan, starring Sharafudheen as detective Tony Jose Alula and Anupama Parameswaran; released 16 October 2025, streamed on ZEE5 from 28 November 2025.

The Priest (2021 film)

The Priest (ദ പ്രീസ്റ്റ്) is a 2021 Malayalam horror mystery film, Jofin T. Chacko's directorial debut, starring Mammootty as Fr. Carmen Benedict with Manju Warrier; released 11 March 2021, streamed on Prime Video.

Theatre: The Myth of Reality

Theatre: The Myth of Reality (തീയേറ്റർ: ദ മിത്ത് ഓഫ് റിയാലിറ്റി) is a 2025 Malayalam drama directed by Sajin Baabu, starring Rima Kallingal and Sarasa Balussery as an isolated mother and daughter on a Kerala island; released 16 October 2025, streaming on Manorama Max, Grand Prix winner at the Western Gate festival.

Thekku Vadakku (തെക്ക് വടക്ക്)

Thekku Vadakku (തെക്ക് വടക്ക്) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Prem Shankar, starring Vinayakan and Suraj Venjaramoodu as feuding landowners, adapted from S Hareesh's story Rathri Kaaval, released 4 October 2024.

Thudakkam

Thudakkam (തുടക്കം, Beginning) is a 2026 Malayalam martial arts thriller directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, marking the acting debuts of Vismaya Mohanlal and Aashish Joe Antony, released 7 August 2026, streaming on JioHotstar from 18 September 2026.

Thudarum

Thudarum (തുടരും) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam crime drama thriller directed by Tharun Moorthy, starring Mohanlal as a taxi driver drawn into a criminal investigation.

Thundu

Thundu (തുണ്ട്) is a 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama, Riyas Shereef's debut, starring Biju Menon as constable Baby John, who cheats in a promotion exam; released 16 February 2024, streamed on Netflix.

Trance (2020 film)

Trance (ട്രാൻസ്) is a 2020 Malayalam psychological thriller directed and produced by Anwar Rasheed, written by Vincent Vadakkan, starring Fahadh Faasil as fake pastor Joshua Carlton; released 20 February 2020, streamed on Prime Video, a box office flop.

Turbo (2024 film)

Turbo (ടർബോ) is a 2024 Malayalam action comedy thriller directed by Vysakh, written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, starring Mammootty as jeep driver Turbo Jose, with Raj B Shetty as villain; released May 23, 2024 by Mammootty Kampany.

Ullozhukku (ഉള്ളൊഴുക്ക്)

Ullozhukku (ഉള്ളൊഴുക്ക്, Undercurrent) is a 2024 Malayalam drama, Christo Tomy's debut feature, starring Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu as a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in flood-stricken Kuttanad; it won the 2025 National Film Award for Best Malayalam Film.

United Kingdom of Kerala

United Kingdom of Kerala (UKOK, യുണൈറ്റഡ് കിങ്ഡം ഓഫ് കേരള) is a 2025 Malayalam drama directed by Arun Vaiga, starring Ranjith Sajeev as Tony, a Kattappana youth who defies his father's migration plans; released 20 June 2025, CBFC U, streamed on Prime Video from 19 July 2025.

Unmadham

Unmadham (ഉന്മാദം), 2026 Malayalam psychological crime thriller, debut director Kiran Das, script by Shahi Kabir, starring Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose; constable reopens a cursed cold case; released July 31, 2026, SonyLIV from September 4, 2026.

Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros

Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros (വാഴ 2), 2026 Malayalam coming-of-age comedy-drama, spiritual sequel to Vaazha (2024). Directed by debutant Savin SA, written by Vipin Das; stars creators Hashir H, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, Vinayak V; released April 2, 2026; major Malayalam box-office hit.

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys (വാഴ) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Anand Menen, following academically aimless school friends and their fathers.

Vala: Story of a Bangle

Vala: Story of a Bangle (വള) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by Muhashin, written by Harshad, produced by Fairbay Films, starring Lukman Avaran and Dhyan Sreenivasan; released 19 September 2025, streaming on Saina Play from 13 November 2025.

Valathu Vashathe Kallan

Valathu Vashathe Kallan (വലതു വശത്തെ കള്ളൻ) is a 2026 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph, written by Dinu Thomas Eelan, starring Biju Menon and Joju George; released 30 January 2026, UA 13+, biblical title reference.

Varane Avashyamund

Varane Avashyamund (വരനെ ആവശ്യമുണ്ട്), 2020 Malayalam romantic comedy-drama, Anoop Sathyan's directorial debut starring Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Dulquer Salmaan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan, set in a Chennai apartment complex, released 7 February 2020.

Varavu

Varavu (വരവ്) is a 2026 Malayalam action thriller directed by Shaji Kailas, written by A. K. Sajan, starring Joju George as planter Polachan; released 16 July 2026, streaming on ZEE5 from 11 September 2026.

Varshangalkku Shesham (വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം)

Varshangalkku Shesham (വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം, Years Later) is a 2024 Malayalam period comedy-drama directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, starring Pranav Mohanlal and Dhyan Sreenivasan as friends seeking film careers in 1970s Madras; it grossed ₹81.70 crore worldwide.

Vela (വേല) (film)

Vela (വേല) is a 2023 Malayalam crime drama, Syam Sasi's directorial debut, written by M. Sajas, starring Shane Nigam as suspended control-room cop Ullas Augustin and Sunny Wayne as SI Mallikarjunan; released 10 November 2023, still without an OTT release.

Virunnu (വിരുന്ന്)

Virunnu (വിരുന്ന്), Tamil title Virundhu, is a 2024 Malayalam action thriller directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam, starring Arjun Sarja and Nikki Galrani, about deaths tied to a Satanic cult; released 29 August 2024.

Vivaah (film)

Vivaah (വിവാഹ്) is a 2026 Malayalam romantic family drama directed by Blesson Elssa, written by Abhishek Sreekumar, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan and Nayana Elza; released 7 August 2026, certified A, runtime 101 minutes, streaming on Sun NXT.