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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- #21
2018
2023 · 0 min
Based on the devastating 2018 Kerala floods, this critically acclaimed Indian thriller chronicles the harrowing fight for survival. Director Jude Anthany Joseph crafts a powerful, star-studded tribute to the ordinary people who became heroes in an unimaginable crisis.
- #22
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.
- #23
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse
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.
- #24
Neru
2023 · 0 min
Mohanlal returns to the courtroom as a down-and-out lawyer in Jeethu Joseph's gripping thriller, *Neru*. He takes on the seemingly impossible case of a blind sculptor seeking justice, navigating a legal system fraught with challenges. A masterclass in tension and performance.
- #25
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.
- #26
Masthishka Maranam
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.
- #27
Pravinkoodu Shappu
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.
- #28
Maranamass
2025 · 0 min
A serial killer boards a bus full of unsuspecting passengers in Maranamass, a 2025 Malayalam psychological thriller that blends dark comedy with genuine tension. Directed by Sivaprasad in his feature debut, this 139-minute ride is equal parts sardonic and sinister.
- #29
Bougainvillea
2024 · 0 min
In 'Bougainvillea', a family's life spirals into chaos amid a police investigation of missing tourists in Kerala. The film weaves suspense and drama, exploring themes of memory and loss.
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