Best Malayalam Drama Movies
The finest drama cinema from Malayalam filmmakers, ranked. Each entry pulls together IMDb scores, critic ratings, and current streaming availability into one editorial card.
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- #1
The Ride
2025 · 0 min
In 2025, 'The Ride' captivates audiences with its intense storytelling and stellar performances, earning an impressive IMDb rating of 9.2/10. Discover the world behind this must-see film.
- #2
Aghosham
2025 · 0 min
In 'Aghosham', a determined lecturer must protect his university and its students from an impending threat. This intense crime drama promises suspense and emotional depth.
- #3
Mindiyum Paranjum
2025 · 0 min
In 'Mindiyum Paranjum', Sanal's heartfelt journey to meet Leena unfolds against the lush backdrop of Idukki. A poignant exploration of love, dreams, and sacrifice awaits.
- #4
Pennum Porattum
2026 · 0 min
Pennum Porattum is a 2026 Tamil-language comedy-drama that turns a seemingly minor dispute about a woman and her dog into a devastating portrait of mob mentality and social cruelty. Sharply observed and quietly unsettling, it's one of the more surprising OTT releases of the year.
- #5
Paathirathri
2025 · 0 min
When a routine night shift turns dangerous, two officers must unravel a mystery that threatens everything they thought they knew. Paathirathri is a 2025 Malayalam thriller starring Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir.
- #6
Sukhamano Sukhamanu
2026 · 0 min
Sukhamano Sukhamanu blends drama, fantasy, and comedy in a captivating tale of an ambulance driver haunted by visions of the deceased. Available on major OTT services.
- #7
Aattam
2024 · 0 min
Aattam unravels the spiraling events after a crime within a theatre group. As truths unfold and suspicions rise, the drama grips viewers with its intensity.
- #8
Ponman
2025 · 0 min
In 'Ponman', a jewelry agent's quest to reclaim gold spirals into a tense showdown with a notorious prawn farmer. Drama, comedy, and thrills unfold in Kollam.
- #9
Eko
2025 · 0 min
Eko is a 2025 Malayalam-language mystery thriller that blurs myth, memory, and vengeance in the remote hills of Kaattukunnu. An aging woman and her servant boy hunt for Kuriachan, a legendary outlaw whose absence still haunts the land.
- #10
Manjummel Boys
2024 · 0 min
Explore the gripping tale of friendship and survival in 'Manjummel Boys', a heart-pounding Malayalam thriller that takes you on a journey to Kodaikanal's Guna Caves.
- #11
Vaazha II: A Biopic of a Billion Bros
2026 · 0 min
Vaazha II combines comedy, drama, and action in a heartfelt biopic about four friends on a journey of self-discovery. This 2026 film is a must-watch for fans of emotional storytelling.
- #12
Kishkindha Kaandam
2024 · 0 min
Strange events plague a remote, monkey-inhabited village, plunging a newlywed couple and determined forest officials into a mission to discover the source. Movie OTT brings you the latest on "Kishkindha Kaandam," a 2024 Malayalam mystery thriller that promises a gripping adventure, true to its intriguing tagline, "A Tale of Three Wise Monkeys."
- #13
Anweshippin Kandethum
2024 · 0 min
Four expert policemen face grueling trials to hunt down a young woman's killer in this 2024 Malayalam police procedural. Anchored by Tovino Thomas and composer Santhosh Narayanan's debut score, it's a taut, character-driven thriller that doesn't let go.
- #14
Hridayapoorvam
2025 · 0 min
Hridayapoorvam is a 2025 Malayalam rom-com-drama about a middle-aged heart-transplant survivor who crashes a stranger's life in Pune — and finds something unexpected. It's funny, it's tender, and it earns its 151-minute runtime.
- #15
Falimy
2023 · 0 min
Falimy, the 2023 Malayalam comedy-drama, sends a highly dysfunctional family on a pilgrimage to Varanasi. When their elderly patriarch expresses a heartfelt wish, his bickering kin must embark on a journey that could either mend their fractured bonds or deepen the fault lines. Prepare for a heartwarming, often hilarious, and deeply relatable ride.
- #16
Ronth
2025 · 0 min
Ronth captures the raw tension of a night shift for two patrol officers as they face dangerous calls and personal struggles. This gripping Malayalam thriller is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
- #17
The Goat Life
2024 · 0 min
In 'The Goat Life', a migrant's quest for a better future turns into a harrowing fight for survival. Experience a gripping tale of resilience against the odds.
- #18
I Am Kathalan
2024 · 0 min
In the intricate world of cybercrime, how far would you go to reclaim lost love? I Am Kathalan plunges viewers into Vishnu's dangerous quest, where a simple attempt to win back his girlfriend escalates into a high-stakes game of revenge. It's a thrilling ride that risks everything.
- #19
Madhuvidhu: A Heartwarming Malayalam Comedy
2026 · 0 min
Experience the delightful chaos of family life in 'Madhuvidhu,' a romantic comedy that promises laughter and heartfelt moments in equal measure.
- #20
Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal
2025 · 0 min
Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal is a heartfelt comedy-drama that explores family dynamics, personal growth, and the chaos that often accompanies love and relationships.
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