Are you also on the lookout for Malayalam thrillers that keep you glued to the screen from start to finish?
Well, today I’m bringing you seven of the highest IMDb-rated Malayalam masterpieces—plus two bonus films—that will absolutely blow your mind.
All of these are available in Hindi-dubbed versions.
Movie 7: Khalifa: The Ruler
This is the story of a boxer named Aamir Ali, who also runs a clothing shop. Initially, everything is going well, but then his father gets framed in a major gold-smuggling case—a situation that brings his entire family to the brink of ruin.
The real turning point arrives when Aamir uncovers a deep, shocking secret about his own family—a revelation that leaves him completely stunned.
Following this, Aamir decides to infiltrate the gold-smuggling syndicate himself to exact a dangerous revenge.
The film is packed with intense action and suspense. This crime thriller, titled Khalifa: The Ruler, is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and holds a rating of 6.
Movie 6: Thudakkam
The film begins at a police station, where a desperate father arrives to file a missing person’s report for his daughter, Meenu.
During their last conversation, Meenu was heard arguing with someone on a bus; however, the twist is that she had actually returned home quietly that very same day.
As it turns out, something happened to Meenu on her way home—an incident that led a dangerous stalker to follow her all the way to her doorstep.
What exactly did Meenu do, and with what sinister intent did this dangerous stranger arrive at her home? Every time he appears on screen, the tension reaches an entirely new level.
This suspense thriller, titled Thudakkam, is available to watch on JioHotstar.
Movie 5: Uyir
There are so many twists in this investigation thriller that you will feel the case is over in the first half. But the real investigation starts in its second half.
The story begins with a woman’s dead body found in a well, which the police initially think is a simple suicide case. But later it suddenly turns into a double murder and missing case.
The biggest twist occurs when the police officer investigating the case begins to recall a horrific incident from his own childhood, triggered by this very investigation.
Its last 30 minutes are so dangerous that you will not be able to take your eyes off the screen even for a second.
The name of this fantastic film of 2026 with a 6.4 rating is Uyir which is available on JioHotstar.
Movie 4 : Dhridham
This is the story of an ordinary man whose peaceful life is completely turned upside down after a sudden accident. In his insistence on saving his family and his truth, the man gets entangled in a deep quagmire of crime and conspiracy.
When both the system and circumstances stand against him, then he takes such a dangerous step from which there is no way to retreat.
As the layers of the story unfold, it becomes difficult to understand who is the real culprit and who is the victim and its climax will shake you.
The name of this intense crime and survival thriller of 2026 is Dhridham available on JioHotstar.
Movie 3 : Sambhava Adhyayam Onnu
This film, filled with mystery and terror, follows a police officer who, on the very day his daughter is born, receives a transfer to a remote, densely forested region in Kerala.
While en route to join his new post, he encounters some senior police officers following an accident. Suddenly, an injured policeman emerges from the forest; through his walkie-talkie, it is revealed that several other officers are trapped deep within the woods, their lives in grave danger.
The protagonist and two other officers venture into the forest to rescue them. However, one of the officers accompanying them is already aware of the terrifying secret that haunts these woods—and what unfolds inside will leave you absolutely stunned.
This mysterious film, set for release in 2026, is titled Sambhava Adhyayam Onnu and will be available to watch on JioHotstar.
Movie 2: Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar
Imagine what would happen if the very guardians of the law—the police—became the culprits themselves. This story revolves around four police officers at a police station who accidentally end up murdering a criminal. To save themselves and cover up the crime, the four officers resort to cunning and dangerous tactics—reminiscent of the film Drishyam.
But the real game begins when a sharp, astute officer from the Crime Branch arrives at that very police station to investigate the case—and the climax will leave you with goosebumps.
This remarkable suspense-crime thriller, titled Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, is available to watch on Netflix.
Movie 1: Balan The Boy
This emotional and mysterious thriller tells the story of a mother and her young son who were once imprisoned due to a past case.
After being released on bail, the mother and son attempt to start a new life by frequently changing their names and identities while moving between different cities for work.
However, the story takes a dramatic turn when, while they are living and working in one of these cities, the mother suddenly disappears; meanwhile, due to the actions of another person, the boy ends up lost and finds himself in a completely different place.
What exactly happened to his mother, and will the boy ever be reunited with her?
The suspense and the climax are on an entirely different level.
This gripping film, titled Balan: The Boy, is available to watch on ZEE5.
Bonus movie 1: Udal
Now, it’s time for our first bonus movie—but if you’re faint of heart, you might want to steer clear. The story follows Shyni, a married woman exhausted from caring for her bedridden father-in-law. Together with her boyfriend, Kiran, she takes a chilling step to escape this living hell.
However, the man she perceived as a helpless, bedridden father-in-law turns the tables in a single night, plunging both of them into a nightmare of blood and terror that will leave you shaken to your core.
This incredibly dark and brutal 2022 thriller is titled Udal.
Bonus Movie 2: Thudarum
Our second bonus film is an intense thriller starring the legendary Mohanlal. It tells the story of Shanmugam—nicknamed “Benz”—a simple, unassuming taxi driver who cherishes his old Ambassador taxi above all else.
Upon returning from the city one day, he discovers that the police have impounded his vehicle. In his desperate attempt to get it back, he uncovers a dangerous secret—and the transformation he undergoes as a result is something you could never even imagine.
This remarkable 2025 mystery-thriller, Thudarum, is available to watch on JioHotstar.
So, that concludes my special thriller list for today! Let me know in the comments below if you’d like to see a sequel.