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 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. new malayalam movies to release
The return of the "mass" director! Shaji Kailas, known for the iconic Commissioner and The King , is attempting a comeback with Hunt . Asif Ali is undergoing a physical transformation to play a rugged police officer. Expect high-voltage dialogues, slow-motion walks, and a heavy dose of 90s-style action, polished for modern sensibilities. Director: Sajid Yahiya Starring: Fahadh Faasil While waiting for Empuraan , Mohanlal fans will
Fahadh Faasil is currently the most versatile actor in India, and his lineup is insane. Idi Mazha Kaatu (Thunder, Rain, Wind) is an experimental survival thriller. Plot details are under wraps, but insiders hint at a single-location, real-time narrative where Fahadh’s character battles a natural disaster while trapped. Given Sajid Yahiya’s previous work ( June ), expect a very realistic, intense performance. Director: Jeethu Joseph Starring: Mohanlal, Trisha If the script clicks, this could replicate the
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
Which film are you most excited to watch in theaters?