| Film | Starring | Expected Release | Notes | |------|----------|------------------|-------| | (L2E) | Mohanlal, Prithviraj | Late 2025 / Early 2026 | Sequel to Lucifer ; pan-Indian scale. | | Bazooka | Mammootty | 2025 | Action-comedy directed by Deeno Dennis. | | Thudarum | Mohanlal | 2025 | Road thriller. | | Vekkali | Faahadh Faasil | 2025 | Horror-thriller. | | Oru Jaathi Jathakam | Vineeth Sreenivasan | 2025 | Satirical comedy. |
Report last updated: April 2026. Data compiled from box office tracking portals, OTT platforms, and trade publications. malayalam released movies
The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938, marking the beginning of the industry. During the 1940s and 1950s, Malayalam cinema was characterized by social dramas and melodramas, often based on literary works. The 1960s saw the emergence of a new wave of filmmakers who experimented with innovative storytelling and themes. | Film | Starring | Expected Release |
Several big-ticket films are scheduled for release, signaling a return to larger-than-life spectacles alongside rooted stories: | | Vekkali | Faahadh Faasil | 2025 | Horror-thriller