Deeno Dennis | Starring: Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon
While superstars like Mohanlal and Mammootty remain relevant, 2024 has proven that content is king. Mid-budget films with strong scripts (e.g., Aavesham , Manjummel Boys ) have outperformed big-budget star vehicles. The upcoming slate reflects this, with a focus on high-concept thrillers ( Rekhachithram ) and youth comedies ( Alappuzha Gymkhana ).
(December 2025 – Christmas Release)
| Movie Title | Lead Actor | Genre | Expected Window | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Unni Mukundan | Action | Dec 2024 | | Mura | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Action Thriller | Dec 2024 | | Alappuzha Gymkhana | Naslen K. Gafoor | Sports Comedy | Q1 2025 | | Rekhachithram | Asif Ali | Thriller | Jan 2025 | | Kunjiramayanam 2 | Vineeth/Dhyan | Comedy | Q1 2025 | | L2: Empuraan | Mohanlal | Political Thriller | 2025 |
Prithviraj Sukumaran | Starring: Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier malayalam movies upcoming releases
: Shaji Pappan and his gang return in this comedy sequel, which reportedly features parallel timelines (past, present, and future). 2026 Malayalam Movie Release Schedule Release Date (Expected) May 13, 2026 Athiradi Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph Action-Comedy May 21, 2026 Drishyam 3 Mohanlal, Meena May 28, 2026 Kattalan Antony Varghese, Sunil June 5, 2026 Mollywood Times Naslen, Sharafudheen Coming-of-age Comedy July 20, 2026 I, Nobody Prithviraj Sukumaran Action-Thriller August 8, 2026 Unmadham Kunchacko Boban Psychological Thriller August 20, 2026 I'm Game Dulquer Salmaan August 20, 2026 Khalifa Prithviraj Sukumaran Crime Drama New Upcoming Malayalam Movies 2026 - IMDb
Following the massive success of Hridayam , Vineeth Sreenivasan is back with what looks like a lighthearted family entertainer. The title suggests a satirical take on astrological compatibilities and the “caste” system in modern arranged marriages. Given Vineeth’s knack for writing relatable urban stories and soulful music (composed by his father, M. Jayachandran), this is poised to be the feel-good blockbuster of the mid-year. Deeno Dennis | Starring: Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon
Note: Release dates in the Indian film industry are subject to change based on censorship clearance and box office competition.
: This spy thriller marks the legendary reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal after 18 years. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan , the film features an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil , Kunchacko Boban , and Nayanthara . (December 2025 – Christmas Release) | Movie Title
Malayalam films are increasingly being dubbed and released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi simultaneously. Upcoming releases like Marco and Alappuzha Gymkhana are expected to have wide releases across South India due to the rising popularity of actors like Naslen and Unni Mukundan in other states.
Unni Mukundan is on a career-high after the action hit Marco . Get-Set Baby is a complete U-turn—a family entertainer where he reportedly plays a doctor and a single father. The teaser promises a humorous take on parenting and modern relationships. This will test Unni Mukundan’s versatility and could open up a new genre for the action hero.