The newest films
Malayalam cinema is on a remarkable run. Manjummel Boys, Premalu, Aavesham, Bramayugam and The Goat Life all came in 2024, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, L2: Empuraan, Thudarum, Rekhachithram and Officer on Duty in 2025, and Drishyam 3 and Patriot this year.
The stars
The Mohanlal shelf runs from Spadikam, Kaalapani and Narasimham to the Drishyam films and Lucifer. The Mammootty shelf has Bramayugam, Kaathal - The Core, Rorschach, Bheeshma Parvam and Kannur Squad. Fahadh Faasil and Tovino Thomas have shelves of their own.
Thrillers
Malayalam thrillers are famous for their twists: Drishyam, Kishkindha Kaandam, Joji, Bhoothakaalam, Vettah and Kannur Squad are all on the list.
The feel-good ones
Premam, Bangalore Days, Kumbalangi Nights, Romancham, Thallumaala and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey are the ones to watch with friends.
