8 Malayalam crime thriller films to watch before Biju Menon’s Thalavan

Shramana Kar

Thalavan release date

Biju Menon's new Malayalam crime thriller is releasing on September 10 on SonyLIV, which follows a police station investigation that exposes a complex web of internal power dynamics.

Cold Case (Aha)

Prithviraj Sukumaran as ACP Sathyajith is tasked to identify the victim of a skull, and search for the killer. On the other hand, a journalist investigates a haunted mystery.

Garudan (Prime Video)

Police officer Harish and professor Nishanth team up to hunt down a dangerous criminal. Harish must protect his reputation, while Nishanth seeks justice, which pushes them both into a dangerous path.

Joseph (Prime Video)

A retired detective, known for his sharp instincts, is drawn back into action after his ex-wife dies, only to find himself entangled in a sinister case of organ trafficking.

Memories (Hotstar)

Haunted by the past, officer Sam Alex finds solace in alcohol. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he's tasked to solve a string of murder that has a strange connection with his past.

Thankam (Prime Video)

When two gold agents—Muthu and Kannan, embark on a mission to deliver gold to Mumbai, their journey gets into a series of adventures, testing their wits to resolve in unexpected ways.

Night Drive (Aha)

A romantic night out turns into a nightmare for a couple when they get into a horrific accident, sparking a series of troubles, including an investigation that threatens to upend their lives.

Anjaam Pathiraa (Aha)

Kunchacko Boban as criminologist Anwar is tasked to investigate a spree of serial killings. With the body count rising everyday, Anwar must work swiftly to identify the killer.

Ela Veezha Poonchira (Prime Video)

Two officers at a small police station investigate a gruesome discovery, a young woman’s body parts scattered across Ela Veezha Poonchira. The two officers must race against time to solve it.