If you're interested in Malayalam sci-fi movies, I can try to provide more information on notable releases or upcoming projects.

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: This film is being hailed as a "daring" shift into experimental Malayalam sci-fi. It follows three police officers who enter a mysterious forest and encounter strange time-related phenomena . It is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar .

Technological advancements within the Kochi-based VFX studios are another reason for this 2026 boom. With virtual production and AI-assisted rendering becoming more accessible, Malayalam cinema can now achieve world-class visuals on a fraction of a Hollywood budget. This "frugal innovation" is the secret sauce that makes Malayalam sci-fi so unique—it looks expensive but feels intimate.

One of the most anticipated trends for 2026 is the "Retro-Futurism" wave. Filmmakers are increasingly looking at how Kerala would look in an alternate timeline, combining traditional aesthetics with advanced tech. We are also seeing a rise in "Hard Sci-Fi," where the science is treated with rigorous detail, targeting a more tech-savvy, younger demographic that demands logical consistency in storytelling.

Major superstars are also jumping on the bandwagon. Top-tier actors like Prithviraj Sukumaran, who has always been a proponent of technical evolution in cinema, and Tovino Thomas are reportedly involved in projects that involve heavy VFX and high-concept world-building. These stars bring the necessary financial backing and "mass appeal" to experimental scripts that might otherwise struggle to find a wide release.

: Directed by Arun Chandu (who directed the 2024 cult hit Gaganachari ), this film is set in a post-apocalyptic world . It follows survivors led by an eccentric scientist, Professor Ambili, as they navigate a zombie outbreak while dealing with internal moral dilemmas.

Some notable Malayalam sci-fi movies that have been released in recent years include: