Top 6 Must-watch Pyschological Thriller Malayalam Movies

The psychological horror thriller drama that revolves around a young couple, Nakulan and Ganga, who move into a supposedly haunted mansion. Released in 1993  mov, the movie has gained a cult following and is considered one of the finest in Malayalam cinema due to its intriguing narrative and exceptional performances. The film was written and directed by Faazil and features an ensemble cast comprising Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Shobhana, KPAC Lalitha, Innocent, Thilakan and Kuthiravattam Pappu.

If you're a fan of Fahad Faasil, it's definitely worth a watch! Starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role,'Varathan' tells the story of a a couple who move to a remote village and face disturbing events orchestrated by the locals. Actor Fahadh Faasil who played the role of a young man named 'Abin'  is the kind of guy who believes that if he tells people politely not to disturb them, they will do so. He is a man who believes in the inherent goodness of people. Aishwarya Lekshmi essayed the role of Fahad Faasil's wife in the movie is just opposite to his character. His character's transformation from a man who hesitated to kill a cockroach to a vengeful killing-machine was the major highlight of the movie. You can’t keep your eyes off him whenever he appears on-screen. The movie, which is directed by Amal Neerad and released in theaters in 2018.

It is a one-time watch for those who like psychological thrillers with some mind-bending and adrenaline rush moments. Fahadh Faasil and Sai Pallavi combination was the major attraction of the movie. Directed by Vivek, it was scripted by P. F. Mathews from a story by Vivek.

Shane Nigam who also plays the lead in the movie, Bhoothakaalam is a psychological horror thriller drama which narrates a story of a mother and son  overshadowed by haunting echoes from their past. The movie explores elements of horror and mystery, typical in this genre of cinema, offering audiences a mix of thrills and chills.  Rahul Sadasivan skillfully directs this film, marking it as one of the standout recent entries in the realm of Malayalam horror cinema, captivating audiences with its blend of suspense, thrills, and an intense storyline centered around the complexities of familial ties and unresolved past traumas.

It tells the story of a  young man who faces psychiatric hospitalization feels at home and comfortable staying with his best buddy but ends up in the middle of a botched drug deal. The movie, which was directed by V.S. Abhilash and starred actors Lena and Arjun Ashokan in the main lead roles.

The film explores the journey of a motivational speaker, Viju Prasad, from the locale of Kanyakumari to the world of tele-evangelism. 'Trance' marked  Anwar Rasheed’s first feature film after a gap of eight long years. The movie is technically brilliant film.  Reportedly, this is the first time a Bolt High Speed Cine-bot camera used in a Malayalam film. Written by Vincent Vadakkan, the film was produecd by Anwar Rasheed. The film starred Fahadh Faasil in the lead role with Nazriya, Vinayakan, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod, Sreenath Bhasi and Alphonse Puthran also included to the star cast.