Here is a comprehensive guide to the latest trends, must-watch recent releases, and highly anticipated upcoming movies in Mollywood. Current Trends in Malayalam Cinema
Director Jeethu Joseph and superstar Mohanlal returned with the third installment of India’s most celebrated crime-thriller franchise, Drishyam 3 .
: The highly anticipated threequel starring Jayasurya as Shaji Pappan has also performed strongly, with global collections reaching approximately ₹119 crore. Chatha Pacha malayalam new film
: Currently the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, earning approximately ₹300 crore. While praised for its scale, some viewers noted the screenplay meandered slightly in the second half.
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Following the events of Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) and Kerala Crime Files 2 (2025), the film ties up the dark, investigative threads established in the previous entries. 4. Aadachayi (2025)
A standout experimental film is Masthishka Maranam ( The Brain Death ), directed by Krishand. Set in a dystopian, near-future Kochi of 2046, the film tracks a grieving father who plunges into a virtual-reality memory game, only to stumble into a massive societal scandal. Here is a comprehensive guide to the latest
The legendary Shaji Pappan returned on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid. brings back the beloved, dysfunctional gang for another absurd adventure. As a cornerstone of Malayalam comedy, this sequel has been a massive commercial success, offering pure entertainment. 3. Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies Genre: Action/Comedy Director: Adhvaith Nayar Starring: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair