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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- #41
Adam Joan
2017 · 0 min
When a Keralite returns from Scotland to find his family murdered and daughter kidnapped, he becomes an unlikely avenger. Adam Joan is a high-octane revenge thriller that asks how far a father will go—and what he's willing to sacrifice—to get his child back.
- #42
Marco
2024 · 0 min
Unni Mukundan stars as Marco, an adoptive son driven by the brutal murder of his brother into a relentless, toxic quest for revenge. This 2024 action thriller promises shocking twists, aggressive confrontations, and a descent into unimaginable brutality at every turn. You won't want to miss this intense ride.
- #43
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.
- #44
Ini Utharam
2022 · 0 min
A woman walks into a police station and confesses to murder—but nothing about her story adds up. Ini Utharam is a taut 2022 Malayalam thriller that turns a simple admission into a labyrinth of lies.
- #45
Antony
2023 · 0 min
Antony is a ruthless gangster in a town and has a close-knit group, which includes Ann Maria, a college student trained in MMA. Maria and Antony soon get into trouble due to unforeseen circumstances and they set out to solve the issues in violent ways
- #46
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
1988 · 0 min
When a wealthy businessman's daughter-in-law dies under suspicious circumstances, a sharp CBI investigator won't accept the easy answer. This 1988 Malayalam thriller became the highest-grossing film of its year and spawned a beloved franchise.
- #47
Rekhachithram
2025 · 0 min
Rekhachithram is a captivating mystery thriller that follows Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath as he tackles a decades-old murder case. A must-watch for crime enthusiasts.
- #48
L2: Empuraan
2025 · 0 min
Dive back into the high-stakes world of Stephen Nedumpally as *L2: Empuraan* explodes onto screens, picking up five years after *Lucifer*. With Kerala under threat from rising communal forces, Khureshi Ab'raam must return to settle old scores and protect his home state. This isn't just a sequel; it's a global power play.
- #49
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990 · 0 min
When a series of murders of prominent people remain a mystery, Hariharan is assigned to capture the culprit. His investigations lead to a spiritual guru who is highly revered in society.
- #50
Kaduva
2022 · 0 min
Dive into the raw, intense world of Kaduva, the 2022 Malayalam action thriller. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vivek Oberoi lock horns in an epic ego battle set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Kerala. A must-watch for fans of high-octane revenge sagas.
- #51
Kaduva
2022 · 0 min
Shaji Kailas's 2022 action-thriller Kaduva pits Prithviraj Sukumaran's arrogant plantation owner against Vivek Oberoi's rigid IPS officer in a fiery ego clash. Set in 1990s Kerala, it's a tale of revenge and power that escalates to a dramatic face-off.
- #52
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.
- #53
Adventures of Omanakuttan
2017 · 0 min
A Malayalam comedy-thriller that flips the script on self-improvement when an introverted salesman wakes up with amnesia. Asif Ali and Bhavana lead a wild ride through mistaken identity and unexpected romance in this 2017 absurdist gem.
- #54
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.
- #55
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.
- #56
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.
- #57
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.
- #58
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel
2019 · 0 min
A Malayalam comedy-thriller about an underestimated advocate who battles his own stammer while taking on a high-stakes case. Dileep anchors this 2019 film that proves disability doesn't define capability.
- #59
Robin Hood
2009 · 0 min
A physics professor robs the ATMs of a particular bank at night. Unimpressed with the way the police are investigating the case, the bank CEO decides to hire a private detective to nab the criminal.
- #60
Shikkari Shambhu
2018 · 0 min
When an entire village is terrorised by the news of a tiger on the loose, they turn to Peeli and his jolly gang of friends for help. but has he got it in him to stop the dreaded predator from wreaking more havoc?
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