The 13 Most Anticipated Malayalam Movies of 2025

As we embrace the new year, the Malayalam film industry is buzzing with excitement over the most anticipated Malayalam movies of 2025. This year promises a rich blend of genres, showcasing the creativity and talent that Malayalam cinema is renowned for. From gripping thrillers to heartwarming dramas, the upcoming films are set to captivate audiences both in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Kicking off January, we have Identity, starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan, a thriller that has already generated significant buzz. Following closely is Thudarum, featuring the legendary Mohanlal alongside Shobana, which is expected to deliver a powerful narrative. The excitement doesn’t stop there; films like Bazooka, an action-packed venture starring Mammootty, and Ennu Swantham Punyalan, a comedic tale with unexpected twists, are also on the horizon.

With such a diverse lineup, 2025 is shaping up to be a remarkable year for Malayalam cinema. Fans can look forward to not only established stars but also fresh faces bringing new stories to life. Join us as we delve into the details of these highly anticipated films that are sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences everywhere!

List of Most Anticipated Malayalam Movies of 2025:

Here are the most awaited Malayalam movies of 2025 with complete details (director, cast, release date, trailer, poster).

Title	Release Date	Director	Starring
Identity	January 2, 2025	Akhil Paul, Anas Khan	Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Mandira Bedi
Rekhachithram	January 9, 2025	Jofin T Chacko	Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K. Jayan
Pravinkoodu Shappu	January 16, 2025	Sreeraj Sreenivaasan	Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, Chandini Sreedharan
Thudarum	January 30, 2025	Tharun Moorthy	Mohanlal, Shobana, Farhaan Faasil, Irshad Ali
Bazooka	February 14, 2024	Deeno Dennis	Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Sidharth Bharathan, Divya Pillai
Machante Maalakha	February 27, 2024	Boban Samuel	Soubin Shahir, Namitha Pramod, Dhyan Sreenivasan
L2: Empuraan	March 27, 2024	Prithviraj Sukumaran	Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas
Randamoozham	2025	TBA	Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan
Bilal	2025	Amal Neerad	Mammootty
Kaaliyan	2025	S. Mahesh	Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sathyaraj
Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer	2025	Rojin Thomas	Jayasurya, Anushka Shetty, Prabhu Deva, Vineeth
Karnan	2025	T. Hariharan	Prithviraj Sukumaran
Ram	2025	Jeethu Joseph	Mohanlal, Trisha Krishnan, Indrajith Sukumaran