Top Rated malayalam Movies of All time

For cinephiles in Mumbai and beyond, Malayalam cinema continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling, powerful performances, and rooted narratives. ETimes presents a curated list of the Top Rated Malayalam Movies of All Time, showcasing films that have left a lasting mark on both critics and viewers.

From heartwarming dramas and offbeat comedies to soul-stirring romance and socially-conscious storytelling, these movies cover genres and generations. Some of them shine with authentic performances like Premasuthram and Naam, while others like Kala Viplavam Pranayam and Achamma break conventions by presenting novel themes.

This collection isn’t just about star power but celebrates cinema with substance. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer to Malayalam films, this list promises something memorable for every kind of viewer. Dive in to discover how regional cinema is setting benchmarks across the country.

 

Ponman

Ponman

30 Jan 2025

| Malayalam | Comedy | UA

Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, Lijo Mol Jose, Anand Manmadhan

Critic's Rating: 4.5
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Synopsis:While Jothish Shankar had great material to work with, he has taken the movie to another level with subtle touches

Neru: Seeking Justice

Neru: Seeking Justice

21 Dec 2023 | 2 hrs 32 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Thriller | UA

Mohanlal, Priyamani, Anaswara Rajan, Siddique, Jagadish, Mathew Varghese, Dinesh Prabhakar, Nandhu, Ganesh Kumar

Critic's Rating: 4.5
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Drishyam

Drishyam

19 Dec 2013 | 2 hrs 30 mins

| Family

Mohanlal, Meena,

Critic's Rating: 4.5
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Synopsis:The film is all about the ups and down in a husband - wife relationship. Drishyam is a deeply layered duel between truth and lie. By placing an uneducated, harmless farmer and his family on the one end and cops at the other, Joseph sets the right tone for a riveting conflict.

All We Imagine As Light

All We Imagine As Light

22 Nov 2024 | 1 hr 58 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | A

Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, Azees Nedumangad

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:There’s a certain tenderness and ease to the flow in storytelling that feels cathartic.

Sookshmadarshini

Sookshmadarshini

22 Nov 2024 | 2 hrs 22 mins

| Malayalam | Family, Thriller | UA

nazriya nazim, Basil Joseph, Deepak Parambol, Sidharth Bharathan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:MC successfully keeps the audience engaged, guessing and on the edge of their seats with this dark thriller

Turbo

Turbo

23 May 2024 | 2 hrs 35 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Comedy | UA

Mammootty, Anjana Jayaprakash, Raj B. Shetty, Bindu Panicker, Shabareesh Varma, Dileesh Pothan, Sunil, Johny Antony, Kabir Duhan Singh, Niranjana Anoop, Namo Narayanan, Amina Nijam

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Mammootty, like Malayalam cinema, is at an energetic high

The Goat Life

The Goat Life

28 Mar 2024 | 2 hrs 53 mins

| Malayalam | Adventure, Drama | UA

Prithviraj Sukumaran, Amala Paul, Jimmy Jean Louis, Shobha Mohan, Rik Aby, Talib Al Balushi

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The cinematography by Sunil KS and KU Mohanan give the film the feel of a masterpiece

Manjummel Boys

Manjummel Boys

22 Feb 2024 | 2 hrs 15 mins

| Malayalam | Adventure, Drama, Thriller | U

Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Deepak Parambol, Jean Paul Lal, Khalid Rahman, Ganapathy

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:A group of friends from a hamlet in Kochi travels to Kodaikanal. An accident happens in a cave there and what follows after forms the crux of the film

Kaathal: The Core

Kaathal: The Core

23 Nov 2023 | 2 hrs 10 mins

| Malayalam | Drama

Mammootty, Jyothika, Lalu Alex, Muthumani, Chinnu Chandni Nair

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The film has kept everything - emotions, music and drama - very low-key and so, ironically, the tension feels heightened in a good way

2018

2018

05 May 2023 | 2 hrs 30 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Thriller | UA

Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali, Kalaiyarasan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:2018: Everyone is a Hero is set in the backdrop of Kerala Floods

B 32 Muthal 44 Vare

B 32 Muthal 44 Vare

06 Apr 2023 | 1 hr 48 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Remya Nambeesan, Zarin Shihab, Ashwathy B, Krisha Kurup, Anarkali Marikar, Harish Uthaman, Sajin Cherukayil

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Shruthi Sharanyam's debut directorial puts forward questions that try to break cliched societal stigmas on the expectations and liabilities imposed on women in the name of femininity

Iratta

Iratta

03 Feb 2023 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama

Anjali, Sabumon Abdusamad, Joju George, Shebin Benson, Sreeja, Jithu Ashraf

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The Rohit M G Krishnan movie is totally different from what the industry has offered so far

Romancham

Romancham

03 Feb 2023 | 2 hrs 12 mins

| Malayalam | Comedy, Horror | U

Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod Jose, Arjun Asokan, Sajin Gopu

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The entire theatre was roaring with laughter the whole time and cheering along with the awesome characters

Ayisha

Ayisha

20 Jan 2023 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Family | UA

Manju Warrier, Krishna Sankar, Mona

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The colourful and stylised film reminds one of Iranian films that speak poignantly on survival, optimism and identity

Vichithram

Vichithram

14 Oct 2022 | 2 hrs 18 mins

| Malayalam | Mystery, Thriller | UA

Shine Tom Chacko, Balu Varghese, Lal, Jolly Chirayath, Kani Kusruti, Ketaki Narayan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Achu Vijayan's directorial, written by Nikhil Raveendran and Vineeth Jose, is a fabulously crafted horror comedy that leaves the audience with a surrealistic experience

Rorschach

Rorschach

07 Oct 2022 | 2 hrs 30 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Thriller | UA

Mammootty, Grace Antony, Sharafudheen, Bindu Panicker, Kottayam Nazeer

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:A big kudos to Sameer Abdul who came up with an interesting screenplay based on a psychological test

Oru Thekkan Thallu Case

Oru Thekkan Thallu Case

08 Sep 2022 | 2 hrs 33 mins

| Malayalam | Adventure, Mystery, Thriller | UA

Biju Menon, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Roshan Mathew, Nimisha Sajayan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The casting must be praised, for finding perfect actors for every character from the main to the supporting ones

Pathonpatham Noottandu

Pathonpatham Noottandu

08 Sep 2022 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Action | UA

Siju Wilson, Anoop Menon, Chemban Vinod Jose, Indrans, Kayadu Lohar, Gokulam Gopalan, Sudev Nair, Sudheer Karamana, Deepti Sati, Poonam Bajwa

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Siju Wilson showcases an epic performance as Velayudha Chekavar by submerging himself in the warriors' skin

12th Man

12th Man

20 May 2022 | 2 hrs 25 mins

| Malayalam | Mystery

Mohanlal, Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup, Anusree

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:This is not a flawless film, but it is certainly entertaining from start to finish, particularly with its identifiable characters

Pada

Pada

10 Mar 2022 | 2 hrs 10 mins

| Malayalam | Crime, Drama, Thriller | UA

Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Prakash Raj

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Writer-director Kamal KM used a striking incident in the State’s political history and converted it into a good cinema

Ellam Sheriyakum

Ellam Sheriyakum

19 Nov 2021 | 2 hrs 18 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Romance | U

Asif Ali, Rajisha Vijayan, Siddique, Balu Varghese

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Ellam Sheriyakum does not support any ideology, but shows a mirror to the problems in both political parties, and is not pedantic while doing so

Vellam, The Essential Drink

Vellam, The Essential Drink

22 Jan 2021 | 2 hrs 34 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | U

Jayasurya, Samyuktha Menon

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Murali ignores the people around him who struggle due to his unhealthy use of alcohol. A young and energetic man, who is supposed to have a happy life with his parents, wife and child, mostly sleeps on the streets. How long will people who love him tolerate this?

Love

Love

15 Oct 2020

| Malayalam | Drama, Thriller

Shine Tom Chacko, Rajisha Vijayan, Johny Antony, Sudhi Koppa, Gokulan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Khalid Rahman's lockdown special is an intriguing thriller that talks about the love that can turn to hate in a marriage and how a couple tries to wriggle out of the trust issues they are going through.

Chola

Chola

06 Dec 2019 | 1 hr 57 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Thriller | UA

Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan, Akhil Viswanath

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:There is none of the ‘prettiness’ of commercial cinema here. There are moments when you are left flinching. There may be bits in the denouement that we don’t understand, but even that can be appreciated as the complications of emotions rising from life-changing situations

Moothon

Moothon

08 Nov 2019 | 2 hrs 12 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Drama, Crime | UA

Nivin Pauly, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan, Sujith Shankar

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The spine of Moothon is a powerful story that is a meditation on gender identity and love

Roudram 2018

Roudram 2018

18 Oct 2019 | 1 hr 59 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Ranji Panikker, KPAC Leela

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Roudram 2018 is not an ode to the resilient Malayali, but it is a resounding testament to the time we survived and a warranting reminder of it.

Jallikattu

Jallikattu

04 Oct 2019 | 1 hr 31 mins

| Malayalam | Crime, Drama | UA

Sabumon Abdusamad, Chemban Vinod Jose, Antony Varghese

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Jallikettu is a visual experience to behold on the big screen. A spectacle - at times unnerving, appalling - and thrilling at the same time

Ambili

Ambili

09 Aug 2019 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Comedy | U

Soubin Shahir, Tanvi Ram, Naveen Nazim

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Ambili is a slice of life film, and though certain scenes seem to defy logic, you can still embrace it, warts and all. As quirky as Ambili is, his dialogues are filled with wit and puns

Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo

Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo

12 Jul 2019 | 2 hrs 10 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sudhi Koppa, Saiju Kurup, Bhagath Manuel

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo works because of the storytelling, but also because everyone seems to have done their best.

18am Padi

18am Padi

05 Jul 2019 | 2 hrs 39 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Unni Mukundan, Manoj K. Jayan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The movie can be considered as a text book for the adolescents of the Gen Z era. It’s also a film for the dreamers, the chasers, the distracted and the nostalgic minds