Malayalam Movies In Theaters Now __exclusive__ Info

This April, Mollywood is on a roll, offering everything from high-octane action to heartfelt family dramas. If you’re heading to the cinemas this week, here’s what’s lighting up the big screen.

Here’s a current write-up on Malayalam movies playing in theaters right now (based on the latest releases as of April 2026). malayalam movies in theaters now

**1. Still holding strong in its second week, this investigative thriller has become the talk of the town. Directed by a debutant, the film follows a suspended cop (played with gritty intensity by a career-best Joju George) who unofficially investigates a missing persons case that leads him to a dark web of cybercrime. Critics are praising its taut screenplay and a shocking climax that has audiences gasping. Verdict: A must-watch for thriller lovers. This April, Mollywood is on a roll, offering

**3. Surprise-released last Friday, this period horror-folk thriller has divided audiences but is pulling in massive collections. Set in the high ranges of the 1990s, it follows a team of anthropologists who awaken a vengeful spirit. Stunning visuals and a haunting performance by Anaswara Rajan make it a unique theatrical experience. Heads-up: The first 20 minutes are slow, but the final act is pure chaos. Critics are praising its taut screenplay and a

**4. This Prithviraj Sukumaran-produced action drama is still running to packed houses in single screens. Centered on the infamous coastal smuggling gangs of the 80s, it’s raw, bloody, and unapologetically massy. If you love elevated fight choreography and larger-than-life dialogue delivery, don’t miss this on the biggest screen possible.

**2. From the makers of Kunjiramayanam comes this laugh-riot set in a village in Kuttanad. Asif Ali plays a laid-back toddy-tapper who dreams of sending his daughter to a city school, only to hilariously clash with the new, strict Panchayat President (a superb Revathi). Packed with witty dialogues and a soulful background score by Vishnu Vijay, this is your go-to for a feel-good weekend watch.