Weekend Watchlist: 7 Twisted Malayalam Thrillers You Can’t Miss

This Jeethu Joseph–Mohanlal thriller is a masterclass in deception and emotional suspense. With its razor-sharp screenplay and emotional core, the film redefined the thriller genre in Malayalam cinema. Every twist is planted with such precision that it keeps viewers invested till the very last frame.

This dark and stylish thriller follows a criminal psychologist as he navigates a web of murders and secrets. Kunchacko Boban anchors the narrative with intensity, while the film keeps you guessing till the end. With eerie visuals and well-timed reveals, Anjaam Paathira is a suspenseful ride packed with clever misdirection.

Forensic dives into the dark world of a serial killer, where every clue is a puzzle and every detail counts. With Tovino Thomas as a sharp-minded forensic expert, this thriller grips you with its unpredictable plot. Twists, trauma, and technology blend into an intense viewing experience.

A once-brilliant police officer, now drowning in alcohol and grief, is forced to confront a chilling series of murders. Memories masterfully blends emotional trauma with sharp investigative suspense. The narrative slowly tightens like a noose, ending in a twist that lingers long after the credits roll.

Kuruthi is a tense and thought-provoking thriller set over a single night, where ideologies clash inside a remote hilltop house. Prithviraj delivers a fierce performance in this gripping tale of vengeance, faith, and moral boundaries. As the night unfolds, the lines between right and wrong blur in chilling ways.

This satirical crime drama follows a laid-back police officer entangled in a bizarre case involving a nameless dead body. Purusha Pretham uses humor and suspense to explore deeper questions of power, class, and truth. It’s a genre-defying film that sneaks up on you with its subtle brilliance.

A gripping Malayalam crime thriller, Rekhachithram centers around the murder of an actress, but it's far more than just a whodunit. The film blends nostalgia with a love for cinema, using the crime as a backdrop to explore deeper themes of identity, fame, and loss, all while keeping the audience hooked with its suspenseful unraveling.