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Must-watch for fans of Joji or Kumbalangi Nights . Slow burn, high reward. 3. The Genre-Bender: Thalavan Genre: Police Procedural / Mystery Where to watch: Theatrical Release (Streaming soon)

We’ve rounded up the most recent releases that are currently making waves in theaters and on OTT platforms. Here is your cheat sheet for the best new Malayalam movies. Genre: Action Thriller Where to watch: Theatrical Release recently released malayalam movies

A thinking person’s thriller. Excellent rewatch value. 4. Feel-Good Alert: Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Genre: Romantic Comedy / Road Movie Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar Must-watch for fans of Joji or Kumbalangi Nights

Police stories in Malayalam often fall into the "hero worship" trap, but Thalavan does the opposite. It focuses on the bureaucracy, the mental toll, and the grey areas of law enforcement. Without revealing spoilers, the film uses a "Rashomon-style" narrative where you hear the same crime from two different officers' perspectives. Who is lying? You won’t know until the very last frame. Excellent rewatch value

If there’s one film industry that has consistently redefined "content is king," it’s Malayalam cinema. Mollywood has moved past the "realistic" label and entered an era of genre-bending masterpieces—from locked-room thrillers to absurdist satires.

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Don’t let the quiet trailer fool you. This film snuck up on audiences with very little hype but has become a word-of-mouth sensation. It explores the dysfunction of a wealthy family fighting over a seemingly worthless piece of land. The dialogues are sharp enough to cut glass, and the final 20 minutes deliver a gut-punch that will leave you staring at the ceiling.