Best Malayalam Thriller Movies
The finest thriller 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 Thriller Movies
Top Malayalam-language thriller films, ranked by ratings and popularity.
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- #1
Oru Vadakkan Velicham - A Northern Light
2026 · 0 min
A 70-minute Malayalam mystery set in Canada, Oru Vadakkan Velicham - A Northern Light turns a single interrogation room into a pressure cooker where every secret eventually boils over. Flurries Film House's 2026 thriller earns its perfect IMDb score.
- #2
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.
- #3
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.
- #4
Patriot: A Gripping 2026 Action Thriller
2026 · 0 min
In 'Patriot', a famous YouTuber battles corruption and fights to clear his name in a gripping 180-minute thriller. With stellar performances and a compelling narrative, this film is a must-watch.
- #5
Anand Sreebala
2024 · 0 min
Anand Sreebala follows an ordinary man haunted by tragedy as he becomes entangled in the investigation of a woman's disappearance. This 2024 Malayalam thriller earned an 8.3 IMDb rating for its gripping narrative and layered performances.
- #6
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.
- #7
Take Off
2017 · 0 min
Take Off is a 2017 Malayalam survival thriller based on the real ordeal of Indian nurses stranded in Iraq. Directed by Mahesh Narayan in his debut, it's a tense, character-driven film about resilience under siege.
- #8
Traffic
2011 · 0 min
An emotional thriller based on a road trip from Kochi to Palakkad. Inspired from the real events that happened in Chennai.
- #9
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."
- #10
Dheeram
2025 · 0 min
Dheeram explores the gripping investigation of a police officer in Calicut unearthing a vengeful killer's plot. Available on major OTT platforms, it challenges the line between law and justice.
- #11
Anjaam Pathiraa
2020 · 0 min
A psychologist with a keen interest in criminology gets entangled in a tough serial killer case which the police find hard to crack.
- #12
Mumbai Police
2013 · 0 min
When a cop investigating his friend's murder loses his memory, he must retrace his own forgotten steps to uncover a truth darker than he bargained for. This 2013 Malayalam thriller plays with perspective in ways that'll make you want to rewatch it immediately.
- #13
Sookshmadarshini
2024 · 0 min
In 'Sookshmadarshini', the mundane turns mysterious when Manuel returns to his childhood neighborhood, leading Priyadarshini and her friends on a thrilling hunt for the truth.
- #14
Virus
2019 · 0 min
A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several individuals which helped to contain the epidemic.
- #15
Officer on Duty
2025 · 0 min
Officer on Duty, a gripping crime thriller, follows a demoted inspector entangled in a counterfeit jewelry racket. Streaming now on major OTT services.
- #16
Bheeshma Parvam
2022 · 0 min
Mammootty commands a sprawling 1980s crime family in this Malayalam thriller where loyalty crumbles and younger members plot against their patriarch. A tense 144-minute descent into power, ambition, and the price of fear.
- #17
Ishq
2019 · 0 min
Two young hearts navigate heartbreak and the fragile nature of trust in this 2019 Malayalam romantic thriller. Anchored by compelling performances and a 7.5 IMDb rating, Ishq explores what happens when love isn't enough—and what it takes to rebuild it.
- #18
Lucifer
2019 · 0 min
When a ruling party's supreme leader dies suddenly, a ruthless power struggle erupts that blurs the line between good and evil. Lucifer is a 174-minute political thriller exploring how ambition corrupts even the most righteous.
- #19
Mura
2024 · 0 min
Four inseparable friends from Trivandrum plan the ultimate heist in this 2024 Malayalam action thriller. But when past shadows resurface and ambition clashes with loyalty, the real test begins.
- #20
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.
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