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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- #61
Puthiya Niyamam
2016 · 0 min
Louis Pothen is an all rounder. He is divorce lawyer, he participates in live TV channel debates on various topics, and he is a film critic, too. His wife Vasuki Iyer is a Kathakali artist, and together with his school-going daughter, they live in a city highrise. The story fur
- #62
Ashakal Aayiram
2026 · 0 min
Ashakal Aayiram is a 2026 Tamil comedy-drama about a social media dreamer whose neighbourhood becomes a film set — and whose life changes completely. Funny, surprisingly moving, and sharply observed.
- #63
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016 · 0 min
Ayyappa, a schoolchild, strongly wishes to travel by an airplane. A swimming trainer helps the child achieve his dream through his optimistic and practical ways.
- #64
Innocent
2025 · 0 min
Vinod is 29, punctual, and allergic to chaos. Innocent is a 2025 Malayalam comedy-drama that turns one man's obsessive routine into a surprisingly moving portrait of modern alienation.
- #65
Am Ah
2025 · 0 min
Thomas Sebastian's 2025 Malayalam drama, *Am Ah*, invites viewers into the serene yet mysterious world of Kavantha. Follow Stephen, a road construction supervisor, as his curiosity about a local woman and her granddaughter unlocks profound, heartwarming revelations. It's a quiet film that promises a deeply human experience.
- #66
Urumbukal Urangarilla
2015 · 0 min
Movie is about a retired master thief Keluvashan and his dearest disciple Kallan Benny. Once a young man came to see Keluvashan and expressed his wish to study the tricks and secrets of theft.
- #67
Bheemante Vazhi
2021 · 0 min
Bheeman realizes the inconvenience caused by an old pathway when he had to take his mother to the hospital. His life takes an interesting turn when he decides to broaden the pathway.
- #68
Watch Chithram Malayalam Full Movie | An Evergreen Mohanlal Classic
1988 · 157 min
Chithram, a 1988 Malayalam comedy, showcases Mohanlal in a role that blends humor and emotion. Discover why this film remains a beloved classic in Indian cinema.
- #69
Bramayugam
2024 · 0 min
Mammootty delivers a terrifying, career-defining performance in Rahul Sadasivan's black-and-white folk-horror masterpiece. Trapped in a decaying mansion with a malevolent host, a young singer must unravel a dark secret to escape an eternity of servitude.
- #70
Madhura Naranga
2015 · 0 min
Jeevan, Kumar and Salim do odd jobs and share an apartment in the Gulf. When Jeevan comes across Thamara, who is running away from some criminals, he decides to bring her home.
- #71
Prince and Family
2025 · 0 min
When Kerala's most eligible bachelor marries his complete opposite, chaos erupts in this 2025 comedy-drama. Dileep anchors a film about personality clashes, small-town life, and the messy reality of happily ever after.
- #72
Ellam Sheriyakum
2021 · 0 min
When a young couple's secret marriage threatens to ignite a feud between two politically divided families, Ellam Sheriyakum explores whether love can survive the weight of ideology. This 2021 Malayalam drama asks a deceptively simple question: can time and a grandchild heal old wounds?
- #73
Pallichattambi: A Tale of Schemes and Survival
2026 · 0 min
Pallichattambi offers a thrilling blend of action and drama as a small-town schemer navigates the consequences of his risky plans. With a runtime of 128 minutes, this 2026 film is a captivating watch.
- #74
All We Imagine as Light
2024 · 0 min
Payal Kapadia's Grand Prix-winning drama, *All We Imagine as Light*, explores the quiet lives of two Mumbai nurses whose routines are upended by unexpected gifts and the yearning for intimacy. A poignant journey of self-discovery.
- #75
Neru
2023 · 0 min
Mohanlal returns to the courtroom as a down-and-out lawyer defending a blind sculptor's impossible case. Jeethu Joseph's 2023 thriller *Neru* is a tense legal drama that anchors itself on powerhouse performances and moral complexity.
- #76
Maniyara
1983 · 0 min
Mammootty stars in this 1983 Malayalam family drama where two brides enter the same household—one wealthy, one poor—and clash with tradition. A stark look at dowry's human cost.
- #77
Turbo
2024 · 0 min
Mammootty tears through a 150-minute action romp as a short-tempered Idukki jeep driver who tangles with a criminal syndicate. It's equal parts comedy and chaos, and it doesn't apologize for either.
- #78
Agnidevan
1995 · 0 min
Agnidevan is a 1995 Malayalam family drama where two brothers clash over control of their newspaper business, tearing their family apart. Starring Mohanlal and Revathi, this Diwali release explores ambition, legacy, and the cost of power.
- #79
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu
2026 · 0 min
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu weaves a thrilling tale of mystery and time anomalies in the Velloorkkatt forest, led by three intrepid Kerala Police officers.
- #80
Vishudhan
2013 · 0 min
A Catholic priest uncovers a sinister conspiracy at an old age home in this 2013 Malayalam crime drama. Directed by Vysakh and starring Kunchacko Boban, Vishudhan explores faith, corruption, and the cost of speaking truth.
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