The upcoming week marks a significant shift in the Malayalam box office. Following the massive success of the fantasy thriller Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil , the industry is pivoting toward hardcore action and investigative thrillers. While the week is lighter on quantity compared to previous weeks, it compensates with high-profile star power.
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(April 24)
: A medical crime thriller inspired by true global events, starring and Jagadish . The plot follows a complex investigation within a hospital setting. Oru Vadakkan Therottam
: A massive box office success that released earlier in April, emerging as one of the year's highest-grossing films. Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu
It is crucial to note that the upcoming week is as much about the continuing run of Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil as it is about new releases. The Prithviraj-Basil Joseph starrer has received excellent word-of-mouth and is expected to dominate screen counts even in its second week.
on May 1, 2026, a historic spy thriller reuniting megastars and Mohanlal after more than a decade. New Upcoming Malayalam Movies 2026 - IMDb