These Upcoming Malayalam Thrillers Are Ready To Steal The Spotlight In 2025

'Bazooka' is an action-packed thriller drama directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, featuring Mammootty and Gautham Vasudev Menon in the lead roles. Originally announced in 2023, the film is now slated for theatrical release on April 10, 2025, after facing multiple delays during production and post-production. Alongside Mammootty and Gautham, the movie also stars Babu Antony, Iswarya Menon, Neeta Pillai, Gayathri Iyer, and several other notable actors from the industry.

After the success of Ponman, Basil Joseph is set to return to the big screen with the upcoming comedy thriller drama Marana Mass. Directed by Sivadas Prasad and produced by actor Tovino Thomas, the film promises an entertaining ride. Siju Sunny handles multiple responsibilities as the writer, screenplay, and dialogue writer. Marana Mass is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on April 10, 2025.

Dileep takes the lead in Bha Bha Ba, a mass entertainer that was officially announced last year. The film marks the directorial debut of Dhananjay Shankar and is scripted by actors Fahim Safar and Noorin Shereef. While the official release date is yet to be announced, the movie is expected to hit theatres in this year.

This upcoming horror comedy thriller, directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar, is set to hit theatres on May 8, 2025. The film stars Arjun Ashokan in the lead role and is written by Abhilash Pillai. It also marks a reunion between Vishnu Sasi Shankar and Abhilash Pillai after their successful collaboration on Malikappuram.

'Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer' is one of the most anticipated films of the year, directed by Rojin Thomas and starring Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles. The film also marks Prabhu Deva’s return to Malayalam cinema after 13 years, following his last appearance in Santosh Sivan’s Urumi. Touted as a fantasy thriller, the film is backed by Sree Gokulam Movies and is envisioned as a pan-India project. A major highlight of the film is its use of cutting-edge virtual production technology for most of the scenes.

Tovino Thomas teams up with director Anuraj Manohar for his upcoming film Narivetta. The thriller also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu and acclaimed Tamil actor-director Cheran in key roles. Written by Abin Joseph, Narivetta is produced by Tippu Shah and Shiyan Hassan under the banner of Indian Cinema Company. The film’s technical crew includes composer Jakes Bejoy, cinematographer Vijay, and editor Shameer Muhammed.