| Movie Title | Expected Release Window | | :--- | :--- | | Karakkam | Released May 28, 2026 | | Kattalan | Late May 2026 | | Drishyam 3 | May 21, 2026 | | Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil | April 15, 2026 (Theatrical) & May 13, 2026 (OTT) | | Patriot | May 1, 2026 (Theatrical) & June 5, 2026 (OTT) | | Balan: The Boy | June 19, 2026 | | Pathinettam Padi | July 5, 2026 | | Khalifa (Part 1) | Onam 2026 (likely August/September) | | Athiradi | Onam 2026 | | Padayaatra | Second half of 2026 |
: Tovino Thomas leads this period drama, which promises a visually immersive historical backdrop. New Wave and Genre Experiments upcoming malayalam movies in 2026
The year ended with a film that broke all boundaries: Kerala Godfather , directed by (in his Malayalam debut, playing a cameo as a tea-shop philosopher) and written by the late K. G. George’s protégé. The film starred Fahadh Faasil in a triple role—a cop, a thief, and a transgender activist. It was a neo-noir musical set against the 2024 Kerala floods. | Movie Title | Expected Release Window |
Here is your guide to the most anticipated Malayalam movies of 2026, complete with release dates, star casts, and everything you need to know. George’s protégé
Midhun Manuel Thomas returns to his beloved cult franchise. Aadu 3 will see Jayasurya reprise his role as Shaji Pappan. While details are kept under wraps, the film is expected to explore three parallel timelines, offering a mix of comedy and high-stakes action. I'm Game (Expected Aug 2026)