8 Exciting Malayalam Releases Hitting Theatres This February

Guppy fame Johnpaul’s much-awaited movie Aashaan is set to release on February 5, 2026. The film stars Indrans in a lead role and introduces several talented newcomers to Malayalam cinema. Cinematography is handled by Vimal Jose Thachil, editing by Kiran Das, and sound design by M.R. Rajasekharan, promising a compelling and immersive cinematic experience for audiences.

Anomie, starring Bhavana in the lead, is set for a theatrical release on February 6, 2026. Written and directed by Riyas Marath, Bhavana also co-produces the film under her Bhavana Film Productions banner, alongside Aadith Prassana Kumar of APK Cinema, and Kumar Mangat Pathak with Abhishek Pathak. The technical crew features Sujith Sarang as cinematographer and Kiran Das as editor, promising a visually striking and tightly crafted cinematic experience.

Actor Rajesh Madhavan steps behind the camera for his first directorial venture, Pennum Porattum, releasing this February. With a script by debutant Ravishankar and produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla’s STK Frames in collaboration with Binu George Alexander, the film promises visual excellence by Sabin Uralikandy, seamless editing by Chaman Chakko, and a captivating score by Dawn Vincent.

Ashakal Aayiram is an upcoming Malayalam family drama directed by G. Prajith. The screenplay, jointly written by Jude Anthany Joseph and Aravind Rajendran, marks the fourth on-screen collaboration between veteran actor Jayaram and his son Kalidas Jayaram. Produced by Gokulam Gopalan under Sree Gokulam Movies, with Baiju Gopalan and V.C. Praveen as executive producers, the film features cinematography by Shaji Kumar, editing by Shafeeque V.B., and music composed by Sanal Dev.

Madhuvidhu, starring Sharafudheen, is an upcoming Malayalam family entertainer set to hit theaters on February 6. Directed by debutant Vishnu Aravind, the film marks the acting debut of Kalyani Panicker, daughter of veteran actress Bindu Panicker. The movie features a soulful score by Hesham Abdul Wahab, striking cinematography by Viswajith Odukkathil, and crisp editing by Christy Sebastian.

Abrid Shine’s Spa is set for a theatrical release on February 12, 2026. Written and directed by Abrid Shine himself, the film features a large ensemble cast including Shruthy Menon, Sidharth Bharathan, Radhika Radhakrishnan, Sreeja Das, and Poojitha Menon. Produced by Sajimon Parayil and Sanchoo J, the movie boasts Swaroop Philip as the cinematographer, Manoj handling the editing, and music composed by Ishaan Chhabra, promising a visually engaging and melodious cinematic experience.

Set to release on February 13, 2026, Sukhamano Sukhamann is a heartwarming romantic entertainer featuring Mathew Thomas and Devika Sanjay in lead roles. Written and directed by Arunlal Ramachandran and produced by Gaurav Chanana’s Lucifer Circus, the film promises captivating visuals by Tobin Thomas, seamless editing by Appu Bhattathiri, and soulful music by Nipin Besent.

Ee Thani Niram is an investigative thriller set to release in theaters on February 13, 2026. The film stars Anoop Menon in the lead role and is directed by Ratheesh Nedumangadu. Produced by S. Mohan under Dhanush Films, it boasts cinematography by Pradeep Nair, editing by Aju Ajay, and a suspenseful musical score by Binoy Rajkumar.