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From Mohanlal's Thoovanathumbikal to Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan's Rekhachithram, here are the top 10 Malayalam movies you can watch on OTT!
Last Updated: 08.40 PM, Apr 03, 2025
The Malayalam industry has been producing several superhit and blockbuster films for ages. Actors such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, Asif Ali, and more have been contributing to Malayalam cinema. From Mohanlal's Thoovanathumbikal to Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan's Rekhachithram, here are the top 10 Malayalam movies that you can stream on OTT anytime.
Top 10 Malayalam movies
Kireedam (JioHotstar)
Kireedam is a 1989 Malayalam action-drama film starring Mohanlal, Thilakan, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is one of the most acclaimed Malayalam films of all time. The story follows the life of a young man who intervenes in a dispute to protect his father, a police officer, from a local criminal, which takes a horrific turn.
Thoovanathumbikal (JioHotstar)
Another Mohanlal film, Thoovanathumbikal stars the actor as Jayakrishnan, a bachelor with a dual life. He falls in love with two women: Radha (Parvathy), a distant relative, and Clara (Sumalatha), a sex worker. Naturally, it turns out to be a complicated love triangle and a difficult choice for him.
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Thaniyavarthanam (Prime Video)
Set in a rural village in Kerala, Mammootty played the role of Balgaopalan Master or Balan Master, a school drawing teacher in a government job. The film sheds light on the deep-rooted prejudices and strict traditions of a conservative Kerala family.
Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (JioHotstar)
It follows Solomon (Mohanlal), who falls in love with Sofia (Shari). She is the illegitimate daughter of a nurse, who is now married to a railway mechanic and an alcoholic. Sofia's stepfather (Thilakan) arranges her marriage to his younger and alcoholic partner.
Ee.Ma.Yau. (Prime Video)
Ee. Ma. Yau (also known as "R.I.P.") is a 2018 Malayalam film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. Set in the coastal village of Chellanam, the story revolves around the sudden death of Vavachan Mesthiri (Kainakary Thankaraj) and the reactions of his family and community, exploring death, relationships, and rituals. The film also stars Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan, and more.
Manichitrathazhu (JioHotstar)
Starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi, the film follows Nakulan and his family as they move into their supposedly haunted ancestral property. However, when his cousin starts behaving strangely, Nakulan seeks help from his psychiatrist friend.
Premam (JioHotstar)
Premam is a 2015 Malayalam romantic comedy-drama. The plot revolves around George David's (Nivin Pauly) journey through three different love stories, covering his school, college, and adult life. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, with George's friendship with Shambu and Koya. The film also stars Sai Pallavi, Madonna Sebastian, and Anupama Parameswaran.
The Great Indian Kitchen (Prime Video)
The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) is a blockbuster Malayalam film starring Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu. This film depicts the struggle of a woman in a patriarchal family after marriage. The recently released Hindi remake of the film, titled Mrs. starring Sanya Malhotra and Nishant Dahiya, created a buzz on social media.
Rekhachithram (SonyLIV)
Rekhachithram is a superhit Malayalam crime thriller that follows a cop, Vivek Gopinath (played by Asif Ali). He is investigating a 40-year-old cold case involving a missing woman, Rekha (Anaswara Rajan), linked to a 1985 film set, Kathodu Kathoram, and a recent confession from a businessman, Rajendran. The investigation reveals a connection between the skeleton and the set, leading Vivek to discover the truth behind Rekha's disappearance and murder.
Manjummel Boys (JioHotstar)
Manjummel Boys is a Malayalam survival thriller that follows a group of friends on a trip to Kodaikanal. During the trip, one of them falls into a deep pit while exploring the Guna Caves, leading to a harrowing rescue attempt. The movie explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of hope in the face of adversity. It features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi, Jean Paul Lal, Chandu Salimkumar, Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurien, and Khalid Rahman.
Apart from these, movies such as Marco, Kishkindha Kaandam, Lucifer, All We Imagine As Light, and more are popular Malayalam movies.