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Definitive ranking of the best Malayalam films released in the 2020s.
Looking for the most acclaimed Malayalam cinema of the 2020s? This list ranks the standout titles by IMDb rating, critic reception, and audience popularity. Every entry includes streaming availability and an editorial breakdown.
2025 · 0 min
A disgraced ex-cop turned detective stumbles into a web of murder and missing persons when he takes on what seems like a simple case. Dominic and the Ladies' Purse is a 2025 Malayalam thriller that trades easy answers for twisted complications.
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.
2025 · 0 min
Nellikkampoyil Night Riders blends horror and comedy in a tale of mystery and myth. A horse-legged figure terrorizes a village in this unique 2025 film.
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.
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.
2025 · 0 min
When news of a beloved man's death reaches his village, his uncles pile into an ambulance for a chaotic, darkly comic journey to bring him home. Dheeran is a 135-minute Malayalam film that finds humor in grief.
2024 · 0 min
When a peculiar new tenant moves into a residential association, the comfortable routines of family and friends unravel in this 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama. Biju Menon and Suraj Venjaramoodu lead an ensemble cast through a story that's equal parts humor and heart.
2024 · 0 min
Dive into the intricate world of 'Kadha Innuvare,' a 2024 Malayalam drama that weaves together four distinct love stories, each facing formidable challenges. This anthology explores the lengths to which couples will go to preserve their affection, making for a compelling, albeit divisive, viewing experience.
2026 · 0 min
Aadu 3 takes audiences on a wild ride of reincarnations and timelines, delivering chaos and comedy in a uniquely entertaining package.
2025 · 0 min
Alappuzha Gymkhana follows a crew of exam-failed teens who stumble into competitive boxing to secure college seats — and somehow keep winning. It's scrappy, funny, and surprisingly earnest.
2022 · 0 min
A former rowdy tries to orchestrate his niece's wedding, only to watch his plans spiral into chaos. This 2022 Malayalam comedy-drama proves that sometimes the best intentions create the messiest situations.
2024 · 0 min
Vineeth Sreenivasan's heartfelt saga follows two friends who journey from a small town to the bustling film world of 1970s Madras. Spanning five decades, this comedy-drama explores ambition, betrayal, and the enduring bonds that define a lifetime in cinema.
2026 · 0 min
In 'Drishyam 3', Georgekutty faces new, relentless threats to his family's safety. As old secrets resurface, the stakes have never been higher.
2025 · 0 min
A police inquiry in Kerala unearths hidden mysteries stretching into Tamil Nadu. 'Kalamkaval' is a gripping crime drama with rich storytelling, now streaming on major OTT platforms.
2026 · 0 min
Plunging into a virtual reminiscence challenge to assuage his sorrow, a heartbroken dad uncovers a shocking revelation about Frida Soman, his long-admired icon and globally beloved luminary.
2024 · 0 min
Nivin Pauly leads 'Malayalee from India,' a 2024 survival comedy-drama that takes an unemployed young man on an unexpected journey. What starts as a forced departure from home morphs into a life-altering experience, blending humor with poignant self-discovery. It's quite the ride.
2023 · 0 min
Three friends hatch increasingly chaotic plans to prevent a wedding in this 2023 Malayalam romantic comedy. What starts as a simple mission spirals into hilarious disaster when their schemes collide.
2025 · 0 min
Dive into the darkly comedic world of "Pravinkoodu Shappu," a 2025 Malayalam thriller that masterfully blends a perplexing murder mystery with a distinctively local flavor of humor. It's a whodunit that keeps you guessing while delivering unexpected laughs, now streaming exclusively on Sony Liv.
2024 · 0 min
Jayaram stars as a haunted detective hunting a serial killer in this dark Malayalam thriller. As the body count rises, Ozler must confront his own traumatic past to solve a case that defies logic, featuring a powerful cameo from superstar Mammootty.
2020 · 0 min
When a couple returns to a village for the funeral of the wife's former lover—a Sufi mystic—their marriage faces an unexpected reckoning. This 2020 Malayalam drama starring Jayasurya and Aditi Rao Hydari explores what we owe to our past.
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