Malayalam Films Names Jun 2026

An epic tragic romance and the first South Indian film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

Malayalam cinema has received numerous national and international awards. Some notable awards:

Horror Comedy Director: Jithu Madhavan

A surprise blockbuster based on real events about a group of bachelors in Bangalore who play a Ouija board game and invite a restless spirit into their flat. The first hour is laugh-out-loud funny — the camaraderie, the pranks, the fear. The second half drags a bit as the horror takes over. Soubin Shahir is fantastic as the terrified, then possessed, lead. It’s not really scary, but it’s highly entertaining. A bit overlong, but the chemistry of the cast saves it.

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Based on the catastrophic Kerala floods of 2018, this film is a tribute to human resilience and community spirit. It juggles multiple storylines — fishermen, a pregnant woman, a newlywed couple, a tour guide — and mostly succeeds. The VFX and flood re-creation are stunning for a Malayalam film. The drawback? The dialogue is overly sentimental at times, and some characters feel like stereotypes. But when the rescue sequences hit, they hit hard. It became India's official entry to the Oscars for a reason. malayalam films names

A bizarre, meditative film where a Tamil-speaking man (Mammootty in a dual role) wakes up from a nap in Kerala believing he is someone else — a husband and father in a Tamil village. This is not a commercial film. It’s slow, strange, and beautiful. Mammootty’s performance is career-best material. The film explores identity, memory, and cultural borders. Many will find it boring — no action, no songs, no plot in the usual sense. But for art-house lovers, it’s a masterpiece.

A dark, haunting film about twin brothers (both played brilliantly by Joju George) — one a corrupt cop, the other a gentle policeman. The story unfolds through a murder investigation, but the climax is what left audiences speechless. It's slow-burn, atmospheric, and deeply sad. No songs, no romance — just raw performances and a devastating twist. The non-linear narrative can be confusing initially. But if you appreciate tragic, character-driven thrillers, Iratta is unforgettable. An epic tragic romance and the first South