Which film are you most excited to watch in theaters?
The Megastar is back in a stylish, suave avatar. Bazooka has been described as a unique action-comedy with a strong emotional core. The first-look posters featured Mammootty sporting a rugged, massy look. With veteran filmmaker Gautham Menon playing the antagonist, the face-off between these two heavyweights is a major selling point. The technical crew, including composer Midhun Mukundan, promises a slick, neo-noir vibe. Director: M. Mohanan Starring: Vineeth Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal new malayalam movies to release
The Malayalam film industry, fondly known as Mollywood, is currently riding a massive wave of creative and commercial success. Coming off a spectacular 2024 that delivered global hits like Manjummel Boys , Aavesham , and Premalu , 2025 and the upcoming months are already packed with promising releases. Which film are you most excited to watch in theaters
While waiting for Empuraan , Mohanlal fans will get a dose of the "vintage" Lalettan in Thudarum . Directed by Tharun Moorthy ( Operation Java ), this film is speculated to be a travel-based emotional drama. Sources say the story revolves around a cab driver and a mysterious passenger on a rainy night. If the script clicks, this could replicate the magic of old-school Malayalam thrillers like Yavanika . Director: Shaji Kailas Starring: Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan The first-look posters featured Mammootty sporting a rugged,
Vineeth Sreenivasan has a golden touch when it comes to feel-good comedies ( Hridayam , Thattathin Marayathu ). Oru Jaathi Jathakam (transl. A Caste Horoscope) is rumored to be a satirical take on the obsession with horoscopes and caste dynamics in modern arranged marriages. Given Vineeth’s knack for blending humor with social commentary, this could be the next sleeper hit for family audiences. Director: Tharun Moorthy Starring: Mohanlal
Undoubtedly the most anticipated Indian film of the year, Empuraan is the second part of the Lucifer franchise. The teaser has already broken the internet with its massive scale, international locations, and a glimpse into the underworld politics of Stephen Nedumpally (Mohanlal). With a reported budget exceeding ₹150 crores, this film aims to redefine pan-Indian cinema from Kerala. Fans are eagerly waiting for the official release date announcement, though it is slated for a mid-2025 grand opening. Director: Deeno Dennis Starring: Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon
From high-octane action thrillers to deeply rooted family dramas and experimental indie films, here is a look at the new Malayalam movies you need to watch out for. Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran Starring: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier