We have enlisted thriller movies that will make you doubt everyone around you!!!
Thriller movies aren’t for the faint-hearted; you gotta have a heart of steel if you are a thriller movie fanatic… If you have come to this list, then surely you are one. Here is the list of 15 Malayalam movies that you should add to your watchlist asap!!!
Olympiyan Anthony Adam
Genre Action Thriller Synopsis A cop in his pursuit to find a criminal gets into a school in disguise with the help of his connections. Directed by Badhran Produced by Mohanlal Starring Nassar (also appeared in Blockbuster movies such as Baahubali & Ram Setu ) Poornima Anand, Mohanlal, Meena, Seema Release Date 15 October 1999 Running time 2 hours 33 minutes IMDb rating 6.5/10 Where To Watch YouTube
Drishyam
Genre Thriller Drama Synopsis An accidental crime committed by Georgekutty’s wife and daughter sets him on a path to do unimaginable things to protect his family. Directed by Jeethu Joseph Produced by Antony Perumbavoor Starring Ansiba Hassan (showcased his acting skills in CBI 5 The Brain ), Mohanlal, Meena Durairaj Release Date 19 December 2013 Running time 2 hours 40 minutes IMDb rating 8.3/10 Where To Watch Disney+ Hotstar
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Anwar
Genre Action Thriller Synopsis Anwar, a simple man, is jailed where he befriends a criminal named Babu. Babu bestows upon him the charge of getting terrorists to Mumbai without getting caught. Directed by Amal Neerad Produced by Raj Zacharias Starring Mamtha Mohandas, Lal, Prakash Raj (shared screentime in Ponniyin Selvan: I ), Prithviraj Sukumaran (also appeared in Jana Gana Mana ). Release Date 15 October 2010 Running time 2 hours 14 minutes IMDb rating 6.4/10 Where To Watch ZEE5
The Ornate Lock
Genre Horror Mystery Synopsis A family moves into their ancestral property which is apparently haunted. Things were fine for a while but soon Nakulan’s cousin starts behaving differently. This leads him to take help from an old acquaintance who is a psychiatrist. Directed by Fazil Produced by Swargachitra Appachan Starring Shobana, Suresh Gopi, Mohanlal (Played the role in 12th Man ) Release Date 25 December 1993 Running time 2 hours 49 minutes IMDb rating 8.8/10 Where To Watch Disney+ Hotstar
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Kuruthi
Genre Political action thriller Synopsis A murder convict and a cop enters Mohan Khader’s home, and soon things start to change. Directed by Manu Warrier Produced by Supriya Menon, Prithviraj Sukumaran Starring Murali Gopy (seen in One ), Mamukkoya, Naslen K. Gafoor, Shine Tom Chacko, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew (also appeared in Darlings , Cobra ) Release Date 11 August 2021 Running time 2 hours 2 minutes IMDb rating 7.5/10 Where To Watch Amazon Prime Video
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
Genre Action Crime Synopsis A murder mystery based on real-life crime stories from Kerala. Directed by Madhupal Produced by A. S. Manoj and T. S. Udayan Starring Anu Sithara, Tovino Thomas (seen in Kurup ), Nimisha Sajayan (also appeared in Innale Vare ) Release Date 9 November 2018 Running time 2 hour 55 minutes IMDb rating 6.9/10 Where To Watch Amazon Prime Video, Aha
Uncle
Genre Drama thriller Synopsis Shruthi, a 19-year-old, is stranded in Ooty amidst her psychological injury that left her motionless. She is being taken care of by her father’s friend and his family. However, her father is restless and worried for his daughter’s safety. Directed by Gireesh Produced by Sajai Sebastian, Joy Mathew Starring Joy Mathew, Karthika Muraleedharan, Mammootty Release Date 27 April 2018 Running time 2 hours 55 minutes IMDb rating 6.1/10 Where To Watch Sun NXT
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Iratta
Genre Thriller Synopsis A policeman begins the investigation of the murder of a fellow policeman and is presented with shocking revelations, some of which are about his estranged twin. Directed by Rohit M.G. Krishnan Produced by Joju George, Sijo Vadakkan, Martin Prakkat Starring Anjali, Srikant Murali, Joju George, Arya Salim Release Date 3 February 2023 Running time 1 hour 52 minutes IMDb rating 7.7/10 Where To Watch Netflix
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Tharangam
Genre Action thriller Synopsis Two bumbling cops, Pappan and Joy, confront every obstacle with a smile, things change when they deal with a businessman’s wife, Omana. Directed by Dominic Arun Produced by Dhanush, Mini Studio Starring Sajju Kurup, Unni Mukundan (Yashoda ), Tovino Thomas (Kurup ), Balu Varghese Release Date 29 September 2017 Running time 2 hours 33 minutes IMDb rating 6.3/10 Where To Watch Sun NXT
Munnariyippu
Genre Thriller Drama Synopsis A journalist, Anjali, starts documenting the life of C.K. Raghavan, who is out of jail after serving his term but says that he was arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. Directed by Venu Isc Produced by Ranjith Starring Aparna Gopinath, Mammootty (delivered an outstanding performance in Puzhu ) Release Date 22 August 2014 Running time 1 hour 55 minutes IMDb rating 7.8/10 Where To Watch Sun NXT
Naradan
Genre Political Thriller Synopsis Chandraprakash is a journalist who is employed with one of the most popular news channels but the obsessive desire to keep rising higher makes him leave his morals behind. Directed by Aashiq Abu Produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla, Aashiq Abu, Rima Kallingal Starring TovinoThomas (seen in Virus ),Sharafudheen , AnnaBenfudhee Release Date 3 March 2022 Running time 2 hours 29 minutes IMDb rating 6.1/10 Where To Watch Amazon Prime Video
22 Female Kottayam
Genre Drama Thriller Synopsis Tessa, a nurse sets out on a journey to avenge his tormentors. Directed by Aashiq Abu Produced by O. G. Sunil Starring Fahadh Faasil (seen in Pushpa ), Rima Kallingal Release Date 13 April 2012 Running time 2 hours IMDb rating 7.4/10 Where To Watch Amazon Prime Video
Oppam
Genre Crime Thriller Synopsis A retired judge is blackmailed by a convict who was imprisoned after his ruling. He is concerned about his daughter’s safety. After his death, a visually imprisoned man undertakes upon himself to protect the dead judge’s daughter from that psycho killer. Directed by Priyadarshan Produced by Antony Perumbavoor Starring Samuthirakani also appeared in MGR Magan , Mohanlal Release Date 8 September 2016 Running time 2 hours 12 minutes IMDb rating 7.3/10 Where To Watch Disney+ Hotstar
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The Address
Genre Drama Thriller Synopsis Captain Verma is killed by a fellow soldier, Ramachandra. Ramachandra surrenders for his crime without revealing the reason for doing so. As the case is investigated by Captain Vikas, he discovers shocking truths. Directed by Madhav Ramadasan Produced by Mohammed Salim, M. Rajendran Starring Suresh Gopi, Ashokan, Nizhalgal Ravi (seen in Cadaver ), Parthiban, Thalaivasal Vijay Release Date 29 April 2011 Running time 1 hour 45 minutes IMDb rating 7.8/10 Where To Watch YouTube
Lucifer
Genre Action thriller Synopsis The leader of a major political party passes away causing a power struggle in the choice of the next leader. Things take a shocking turn when an unrelated man, Stephen, claims his position for the throne. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran Produced by Antony Perumbavoor Starring Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vivek Oberoi (recently seen in Dharavi Bank Season 1 ) Release Date 28 March 2019 Running time 2 hours 54 minutes IMDb rating 7.5/10 Where To Watch Amazon Prime Video
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