Malayalam cinema, based in Kerala, is known for its grounded narratives, literary screenplays, and strong character-driven storytelling.The industry is celebrated for innovatively blending realism with bold, socially conscious themes.

Chandra, a young woman, arrives in Bengaluru with a mission. Her neighbor, Sunny, sets out to unravel the mystery about her and they are on an unexpected adventure ride together.

Naslen, Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian, and Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (2025)

From the Infinite Chronicles of Kuriachan

A central conflict revolves around the two men trying to claim ownership of a sandalwood tree planted by the former.

In a village full of men and gossip about affairs, the narrative reveals how society absurdly judges and monitors women's identities.

Rohan's affluent lifestyle spirals out of control as he becomes convinced there is a supernatural entity in his home. As he uncovers the mystery, he is drawn into unexpected realms and alliances, along with the horrors that lie ahead.

Chakravarthy Ramachandra, Pranav Mohanlal, S. Sashikanth, and Rahul Sadasivan in Dies Irae (2025)

In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend.

Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light (2024)

An unemployed young man named Aalparambil Gopi is compelled to embark on a journey away from his home. This unplanned trip ultimately changes the course of his life in a remarkable way.

Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Anaswara Rajan in Malayalee from India (2024)

Strange events unfold in a monkey-inhabited village, prompting a newlywed pair and forest officials to embark on a mission to uncover the root cause of the peculiar disturbances.

Ashokan, Jagadish, Vijayaraghavan, Asif Ali, and Aparna Balamurali in Kishkindha Kaandam (2024)

Thevan, a folk singer of the Paanan caste, has a fateful encounter when escaping slavery, leading to him discovering an ancient traditional mansion altering his destiny.

In the quiet hill town of Ranni, humble taxi driver Shanmughan treasures one thing above all - his aging Ambassador car. When fate puts him to the test, he must prove just how far he'll go for what he holds dear.

Following the death of a family member, a mother and son experience mysterious events which distort their sense of reality and make them question their sanity.

Revathi, Saiju Kurup, Shane Nigam, James Eliya, and Athira Patel in Bhoothakaalam (2022)

In a tangled web of power and love, the lives of a pharmaceutical company CEO, a failed Don, a grieving widower, and a shrewd lawyer intersect when a mysterious woman is kidnapped, sparking a chain of events in New York City's underbelly.

Suspended cop Vivek Gopinath rejoins after gambling scandal. Tasked with solving 40-year-old murder case with faceless victim, he seeks redemption by cracking the long-unsolved mystery.

Abhirami seeks her missing fiancé Kiran, joining forces with journalist Aswin. Their investigation reveals an intricate web of secrets, drawing them into a mystery more complex than anticipated.

A demoted police inspector investigates a counterfeit jewelry racket, becoming entangled in a dangerous web of crime that puts his life at stake.

Kunchacko Boban, Vaisakh Shankar, Leya Mammen, Vishnu G Varrier, Priyamani, Amit Eapen, Aiswarya Raj, and Vishak Nair in Officer on Duty (2025)

An Indian man seeking work follows a job lead to Saudi Arabia, only to find himself forced to labor without pay as a goat herder in the remote desert.

Prithviraj Sukumaran in The Goat Life (2024)

Motivated to win the hand of his sweetheart, Kaikeyi, Tony Jose Alula joins his father's detective agency. Starting as a 'Pet Detective', Tony's cases quickly escalate into a dangerous kidnapping involving international smugglers.

Revolves around four brothers who share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses to another level when Saji, Boney, and Franky decide to help Bobby stand by his love.

Anna Ben, Mathew Thomas, Sreenath Bhasi, Shane Nigam, Soubin Shahir, Jasmine Metivier, and Sheela Rajkumar in Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

A sketch artist and a cop work together to unravel the identity of an elusive killer using the descriptions of his face, etched into the memory of an eye-witness to the brutal crime.

Mandira Bedi, Trisha Krishnan, Shammi Thilakan, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, and Tovino Thomas in Identity (2025)

Sandeep, a heart-transplant survivor, attends his donor's daughter Haritha's engagement, but an unplanned stay draws him closer to the family.

Mohanlal and Malavika Mohanan in Hridayapoorvam (2025)

The adoptive son of the Adattu family, Marco, sets off on a ruthless quest for vengeance after his brother is brutally murdered, finding only betrayal, loss and unimaginable brutality at every step.

A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of Kerala, hunting for a mysterious artist who previously lived in her apartment.

Parvathy Thiruvothu and Dulquer Salmaan in Charlie (2015)

Two patrol officers face mounting tensions during a night shift as they navigate dangerous calls while confronting their strained partnership and personal demons.

Gold dealer Ajesh lends precious sovereigns for a village wedding, but finds himself in danger when the bride's criminal husband schemes to keep the gold and silence him forever.

Four nerdy comic book enthusiasts find themselves in an unexpected adventure when their school's charming new professor turns their academic world upside down with supernatural events.

Arun Ajikumar, Pooja Mohanraj, Saafboi, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Niranjana Anoop, Sharafudheen, Sandeep Pradeep, and Arun Pradeep in Padakkalam (2025)

The journey of Stephen Nedumpally, a man leading a double life as Khureshi Ab'raam, an enigmatic leader of a powerful global crime syndicate.

Jerome Flynn, Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, and Andrea Tivadar in L2: Empuraan (2025)

A group of friends get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back.

The emotional journey of Arun, his carefree bachelor days in engineering college, and how he matures through various phases of life.

When his fiancée's dream leads to an accident on his wedding day, Aby wakes up from a coma to find himself torn between the past and present.

A Kerala Police investigation in Kottayikonam escalates when small clues expose multiple disturbing cases and mysteries, while facing strategic obstacles throughout the probe.

A team of six policemen is on a chase to solve a murder in a suburban lodge room, with just one clue - a fake address, from the park register.

In the village of Aravangad, Sub-Inspector Vishnu is forced to shift his police station to a haunted Forest Inspection Bungalow with a dark past.

Enter a cradle of mysteries where a man with a dark past manipulates multiple lives through a series of cryptic letters and deadly games.

A remote mountain home-stay holds untold stories within its walls. Fernandes, the reclusive veteran who runs it, watches as each new guest unknowingly steps into a web of historical secrets and unexpected connections.

Story revolves around Nagendran and the wives he marries under different circumstances.

A group of Indian Forest Service officers, NGO workers, police constables and Good Samaritans risk their lives trying to track down the biggest elephant ivory poachers in the history of India and bring them to justice.

An anthology of nine featurettes based on a curated selection of short stories by the celebrated writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair.

Two childhood friends navigate a major life change when one gets engaged through family matchmaking. As wedding plans unfold, long-hidden emotions surface, leading to chaotic new territory.

The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang - Sambhava Vivaranam Nalarasangham

The five protagonists, one among them being a dwarf hailing from a slum, as they venture into the flower mafia around temples and other odd businesses to gain the respect of the public.

The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang - Sambhava Vivaranam Nalarasangham (2025)

Detective Antonio George suspects murder when Samuel Umman dies. His probe into Samuel's worker Francis reveals a bigger conspiracy.

Forced marriage, a clash of tradition and faith, leads to a complex journey of transformation for a woman named Vedha. The series explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the power of love amidst societal pressures.

Sreekanth Sasikumar and Surabhi Santhosh in Pavithram (2024)

Lakshmi, a resilient woman, navigates the complexities of a traditional joint family while supporting her husband Shriniwas' dream of building their own home.

Tushar Dalvi and Harshada Khanvilkar in Lakshmi Niwas (2024)

Abandoned in childhood, Aleena yearns for love. Can she find her way back to her parents and the happiness she seeks?

The lives of Balachandran, his wife Neelima, their four kids and her brother Sreekuttan. They're visited by Balu's brother, cousin, Neelima's parents, cousin Makhi and neighbours.

K.P.A.C. Shantha, Chinnu Kuruvila, and Biju Sopanam in Uppum Mulakum (2015)

A failed writer announces on TV his plan to commit 7 perfect murders in 7 days. After killing his first victim, a police team races to stop his meticulously planned crime spree.

Mom and Son is a Malayalam-language Indian YouTube web-series directed, written and produced by Kaarthik Shankar. The story revolves around the funny moments of the hero, Kaarthik Shankar (son) along with his mother, father and uncle.

Story of Housewife , dominated by her husband and treated like a slave. One day she decide to teach his husband lesson in similar way of insulting him the way he did .

Malavika, who comes to the village of Perilloor to find love with her boyfriend Sreekuttan, unexpectedly ends up becoming the village Panchayat President against her will.

Vinod is ready to build his dream house. But is he ready to face the hurdles in his path?

Story of three girls who stay together in an apartment. The story revolves around the little and witty moments in their life.

Sruthy Suresh, Deepa Thomas, and Vidhya Vijaykumar in Rock Paper Scissors (2019)

Follows a diverse group of women confronting societal barriers as they strive for liberation, dignity, and self-worth in their respective circumstances.

Suhasini, Renji Panicker, Dayyana Hameed, Gopika Manjusha, and Anarkali Marikar in Soul Stories (2024)

Contestants live in a purpose-built house isolated from rest of the world for 100 days. Each week, one or two of the housemates are evicted through public vote. The contestant with most votes in the last week will be the winner.

The series depicts the love-hate relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law in a standard family.

A mother seeks ideal matches for her three daughters. Two families: wealthy jeweler Ananthamoorthy's clan and modest Udayabhanu and Kanakadurga with their daughters.

A man goes to extreme lengths to save his family from punishment after the family commits an accidental crime.

Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil in Drishyam (2013)

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