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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Best Malayalam Drama Movies
Top Malayalam-language drama films, ranked by ratings and popularity.
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- #41
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.
- #42
Aravindante Athidhikal
2018 · 0 min
A five-year-old boy named Aravindan is abandoned by his mother at the Mookambika Temple. Afterwards, a local hotelier raises him, but he always hopes to meet his mother.
- #43
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.
- #44
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.
- #45
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.
- #46
Balti
2025 · 0 min
Balti intertwines the gripping world of kabaddi with the perilous undertones of crime, showcasing a star athlete's turbulent journey. This Malayalam action-drama promises intensity and emotion.
- #47
Aashaan
2026 · 0 min
In the vibrant world of Aashaan, dreams collide with reality as a film crew transforms one man's life. This Malayalam comedy-drama explores ambition, the magic of cinema, and the challenges faced along the way.
- #48
Dhruvam
1993 · 0 min
Veerasimha Mannadiar gets killed by Hyder Marakkar, a notorious criminal. Thereafter, Veerasimha's brother, Narasimha Mannadiar, decides to avenge Veerasimha's death.
- #49
Kauravar
1992 · 0 min
Antony, a convict, wants revenge against Haridas, a police officer, for killing his family and arresting him. However, his motive changes when he discovers that his daughter is still alive.
- #50
Spa
2026 · 0 min
Abrid Shine's Spa plants itself inside a massage centre called La Paradise and doesn't flinch from what it finds there. Sharp, funny, and occasionally uncomfortable — this is Malayalam adult satire with something real to say.
- #51
Kasthooriman
2003 · 0 min
Sajan is a studious young man who has little money to live on but with the help of Priya, he manages to fulfil his dream. However, a life together may not come as easily to the lovers as they want.
- #52
Lion
2006 · 0 min
An education minister's family, steeped in politics and corruption, faces internal strife as his honest son fights for justice.
- #53
Served Cold
2026 · 0 min
Served Cold is a 26-minute Malayalam drama about two women who find warmth in each other across the walls of loveless marriages. Tender, restrained, and quietly radical.
- #54
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
2026 · 0 min
Experience the passion and chaos of underground wrestling in 'Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies'. Join three brothers as they chase a childhood dream in this action-packed Malayalam film.
- #55
Sunny
2021 · 0 min
The life of a failed musician, sunny takes a dramatic turn as he smuggles himself back from Dubai to Kerala in midst of a global pandemic and shuts himself from the society.
- #56
Paappan
2022 · 0 min
Abraham Mathew Mathan aka Paappan, a voluntarily retired S.P. from the Crime Branch who is unwillingly reinstated to the force for investigating a long-standing murder case.
- #57
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010 · 0 min
Five friends are disappointed about the way their favorite hangout Malarvaadi Arts Club is headed. They take the responsibility of reviving the club in their own hands.
- #58
Thalavara
2025 · 0 min
Thalavara is a 2025 Malayalam drama about a man with vitiligo who finds love and chases a dream of acting, only to face crushing rejection. At 119 minutes, it's an intimate, emotionally honest film earning a 6.6 on IMDb.
- #59
Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal
2025 · 0 min
In 'Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal', three estranged brothers confront their past while reuniting to honor their dying mother. This poignant drama explores family ties and the weight of memories.
- #60
Anuragam
2023 · 0 min
Anuragam is a film set in Kochi, India that explores the complexities of modern-day relationships through the lives of three couples. The story follows Mercy, a single mother and banker who is loved by her manager, Jose, but still grieving the loss of her husband. Meanwhile, popu
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