After a hiatus of "revenge dramas," Mazhavil Manorama returns to its roots. This show follows the lives of three generations of a Nair tharavad (ancestral home) in Palakkad, grappling with property disputes, lost love, and a secret adopted child.
Moving beyond urban apartments, Asianet is betting big on a historical magnum opus. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja chronicles the life of the "Lion of Kerala," focusing on his guerilla warfare against the British East India Company.
After a transformative few years that saw the Malayalam television industry pivot from family melodramas to experimental storytelling, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year. As major GECs (General Entertainment Channels) like Asianet, Mazhavil Manorama, Zee Keralam, and Surya TV unveil their fall lineups, one thing is clear: 2026 is the year of the high-concept serial. upcoming shows malayalam drama 2026
High-octane sword fights, authentic 18th-century costumes, and a haunting background score by a popular Mollywood composer. 2. The Family Comeback: Swasam Thiranjedutha Kudumbam Channel: Mazhavil Manorama Expected Premiere: September 5, 2026 Format: Daily (Mon-Fri, 7:30 PM)
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A young Dalit lawyer takes on the case of a revered upper-caste temple priest accused of murdering a tribal woman. Kolai Kaaryam is not a whodunnit, but a "why-did-it-happen" study of judicial bias and caste politics.
The show will release simultaneously on Zee Keralam TV and ZEE5 Global, with the OTT version featuring an "uncut" version (swear words and intense violence). After a hiatus of "revenge dramas," Mazhavil Manorama
But if you have only one show to watch in 2026, make it on Surya TV. It is risky, raw, and exactly the kind of storytelling that proves Malayalam drama is no longer just "amma's serial"—it is cultural commentary.