6 Must-watch Awesome Malayalam Fantasy Movies

Kumari is a horror fantasy movie, tells the story of a woman who would go to any extent to save her only child from the rituals and practices her husband’s family has indulged in for years. Kumari enters the family with a resolve to break free from their historical mistakes and gradually establishes a path of righteousness. The film directed by Nirmal Sahadev and featured Aishawarya Lekshmi and Shine Tom Chacko in the lead roles.

Helmed by Sanal Kumar Devan, the horror comedy is set against the backdrop of a spooky hospital. Indrajith Sukurmaran who essayed a lead role along with Prakash Raj and Nyla Usha in the movie. The movie seamlessly combines elements of both comedy and horror, creating a perfect blend of entertainment.

Pendulum is widely considered the first Malayalam movie handled multiple subjects like Lucid Dreaming and Time Loop. It narrates the story of a person who tries to dig into his past using lucid dreaming. Pendulum stars Vijay Babu and Anumol in the lead roles. Directed by debutante filmmaker Rejin S Babu, the film was produced jointly by Danish KA, Lisha Joseph, and Binoj Villya.

'Mahaveeryar,' directed by Abrid Shine, was billed as a fantasy film, and the plot was based on a short story written by M Mukundan. Nivin Pauly portrays a saint in the movie. Nivin Pauly takes on the role of a saint in the film, while Asif Ali embodies a character hailing from an ancient and largely overlooked kingdom. The movie unfolds as a satirical courtroom drama, interwoven with elements of fantasy and time travel .Apart from Nivin Pauly and Asif Ali, the cast also included Shanvi Srivastava, Lal, Vijay Menon, Siddique, Lalu Alex, and Major Ravi.

Released in 2018, "Iblis" takes the audience on a whimsical journey, blending fantasy elements with humor. The story follows the character of Vysakhan, played by Asif Ali, who ventures into a magical land named Iblis, inhabited by quirky and fantastical characters. Premam fame Madonna Sebastian who played  female lead role in the movie.

The story revolves around the character Manikyan, played by Mohanlal, who belongs to a tribal community known for their shape-shifting abilities. Manikyan is framed for a crime he didn't commit, leading to his self-imposed exile. The film explores his return to seek revenge and reclaim his lost identity. The film was directed by Odiyan and actor Mohanlal who essayed the role of Manikyan in the movie. Apart from Mohanlal, the movie features actors Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.