If you are curating a watchlist for Malayalam cinema in 2026, keep these specific types of projects on your radar:
A period fantasy thriller blending mythology and supernatural powers. Dulquer Salmaan August 20, 2026 High-energy action thriller from the director of RDX . Prithviraj Sukumaran August 2026
The story follows a man accused of a bank heist who undergoes extreme physical and mental turmoil to prove his innocence or hide his tracks. Release Date: Tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2026 . 🗓️ Release Calendar at a Glance Movie Title Tentative Release Date Patriot May 1, 2026 Mammootty, Mohanlal Spy Action Thriller Athiradi May 14, 2026 Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph Action Thriller Dridam May 15, 2026 Shane Nigam Crime Thriller Drishyam 3 May 21, 2026 Mohanlal, Meena Mystery/Crime Kattalan May 28, 2026 Antony Varghese Cartel Thriller Peddi June 3, 2026 (Multiple Cast) Action Thriller I'm Game August 20, 2026 Dulquer Salmaan Action Thriller 🔥 Recently Released & Streaming what to watch malayalam thriller coming soon movies 2026
Gripping, dark, and focused on power-hungry forces. 4. I, Nobody
Bookmark for Empuraan and RAM Part 2 – these will have housefull shows. For psychological depth, wait for the Fahadh Faasil OTT release. If you are curating a watchlist for Malayalam
| Movie | Lead Actor | Thriller Sub-Genre | Expected Month | |--------|------------|--------------------|----------------| | L2: Empuraan | Mohanlal | Political/Action | Feb 2026 | | RAM: Part 2 | Mohanlal | Investigative | June 2026 | | Fahadh – Rosshan Project | Fahadh Faasil | Psychological | Sept 2026 | | Bilal | Mammootty | Action/Crime | Dec 2026 |
What will the stories of 2026 look like? Release Date: Tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2026
The most anticipated watches of 2026 are inevitably linked to the massive open ends left by their predecessors.
Georgekutty returns to protect his family in the trilogy's conclusion. Antony Varghese May 14, 2026