5 Upcoming Malayalam Thriller Movies That Are A Must-See

Kattalan is one of the most-anticipated Malayalam action thrillers of the year, starring Antony Varghese in the lead role. Directed by debutant Paul George, the film promises a high-octane cinematic experience set against the dark world of ivory smuggling. The movie features action choreography by Kecha Khamphakdee, cinematography by Renadive, editing by Shameer Muhammed, and a powerful musical score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, known for his work in Kantara. With its large-scale action sequences and gripping storyline, Kattalan is shaping up to be a thrilling ride for audiences.

National Award winner Urvashi stars in the upcoming film Aasaha, set to hit theatres soon. The movie is directed by debutant Safar Sanal, who co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues with Joju George. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith, the film is currently being shot in Kalady and nearby locations. The technical team includes cinematographer Madhu Neelakandan, composer Midhun Mukundan, and editor Shan Mohammed. Aasaha is slated for release in five languages, promising a wide-reaching cinematic experience.

Following Varshangalku Sheasham, Pranav Mohanlal returns in a new thriller drama directed by Rahul Sadasivan of Bramayugam fame. Produced under Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios by Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S. Sashikanth, the film boasts a talented technical team: Shehnad Jalal on cinematography, Jothish Shankar as production designer, Shafique Mohamed Ali editing, and Christo Xavier composing the music. The film hits theatres on October 31, making it a perfect Halloween watch.

Sarvam Maya is another anticipated Malayalam thriller to hit theatres this year. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film is described as a musical romantic drama centred around a ghost, blending elements of fantasy and humour. Nivin Pauly plays the lead role, alongside Preity Mukhundhan, Janardhanan, Madhu Warrier, Althaf Salim, Aju Varghese, and Aattam director Anand Ekarshi. On the technical front, Akhil reunites with his core team from his debut film, featuring cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan, composer Justin Prabhakaran, production designer Rajeevan, and sound designer Anil Radhakrishnan.

Tiki Taka, slated for a Christmas release, is directed by Rohith VS, marking his third collaboration with Asif Ali after Adventures of Omanakuttan and Ibilis. Touted as an action-packed drama, Tiki Taka also features Naslen, Wamiqa Gabbi, Lukman Avaran, and Sanchana Natarajan in key roles. The script is written by Niyog, based on a story by Packiaraj, with a talented technical crew including cinematographer Sony Seba, editor Chaman Chakko of Lokah fame, and KGF composer Ravi Basrur handling the music.