Malayalam Upcoming Movies

If you are new to Malayalam cinema or looking to maximize your viewing experience, here is how to categorize the upcoming slate:

What is most remarkable about upcoming Malayalam movies is how the industry’s two titans, Mammootty and Mohanlal, have adapted. Rather than chasing youthful roles, they are curating their filmography with immense care. Mammootty, after the historic success of Kannur Squad , is starring in Turbo , promising a return to mass action, but with a character's grit. Mohanlal, following the misstep of Alone , has pivoted back to director-driven projects like Barroz (his directorial debut, a 3D fantasy film) and L2: Empuraan (the sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer ). malayalam upcoming movies

These are the films generating the most buzz for their scale, star power, or directorial pedigree. If you are new to Malayalam cinema or

Furthermore, streaming has allowed for the return of the "middle-class cinema" of directors like Fazil. The upcoming Varshangalkku Shesham , a nostalgic dramedy from the celebrated writer-director Vineeth Sreenivasan, banks entirely on emotional resonance and period detailing—a genre that had almost vanished from the big screen. Mohanlal, following the misstep of Alone , has

The massive pan-Indian success of KGF and RRR has not been lost on Malayalam cinema. However, instead of mimicking the bombastic template of Telugu cinema, Malayalam’s pan-Indian foray is built on unique, often darker narratives. The upcoming Ram , starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph ( Drishyam ), is a prime example. Billed as a "Pan-Indian political action thriller," its anticipation rests on the proven Drishyam combination of a brilliant plot and a legendary actor, rather than on VFX spectacle alone.