Hot Malayalam Movies List May 2026
Recent Releases (2020-2022)
- Sudani from Nigeria (2020) - A sports drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, starring Shaji Padoor and Aju Varghese.
- Bala (2022) - A drama film directed by Suresh Vinu, starring Tovino Thomas and Bhanu Sree.
- Pathrosinte Paadathu (2020) - A drama film directed by Jibu Jacob, starring Mammootty and Aneesh Acharya.
- Theerppadi (2022) - An action thriller film directed by Abhijith Joseph, starring Vijay Babu and Renji Aravind.
- Malik (2021) - A crime drama film directed by Mahesh Narayan, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Mahanad.
Romantic Movies
- Premam (2015) - A romantic comedy film directed by Alphonse Puthoor, starring Nivin Pauly and Madonna Sebastian.
- Evan Ennum Nikkhil (2019) - A romantic comedy film directed by Rahul Rameesh, starring Soubin Shahir and Amal Neerad.
- Iruvar (2017) - A romantic drama film directed by Aadhavan, starring Arjun and Sshivda.
Action-Packed Movies
- Angamaly Diaries (2017) - An action comedy film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, starring Vijay Babu and Noufal Liya.
- Petta (2019) - An action film directed by Karan Razdan, starring Mammootty and Trisha.
- Pokkiri Raja (2010) - An action comedy film directed by Rafi Mecartin, starring Mammootty and Sharmy Kaur.
Thrillers and Horror Movies
- Parasite (2019) - A black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Song Kang-ho and Lee Sun-kyun (Malayalam dubbed version).
- Vegam (2019) - A horror film directed by Aadhavan, starring Arjun and Mahima.
- M (2020) - A psychological thriller film directed by Jibu Jacob, starring Anwar Rasheed and Bhanu Sree.
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19. Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) – Satirical Heat
Kunchacko Boban as a petty thief. The relationship with the female lead has a playful, innuendo-filled vibe. Recent Releases (2020-2022)
9. Aanum Pennum (2021)
- Why it’s Hot: An anthology of three stories exploring lust, infidelity, and longing in rural Kerala. The segment Rani starring Samyuktha Menon is particularly noted for its bold depiction of a woman’s sexual desires.
11. Kammatti Paadam (2016)
- Why it’s Hot: Directed by Rajeev Ravi (the cinematographer of Gangs of Wasseypur), this film is visually dark, gritty, and violent. The rise of the slumlord Ganga (Dulquer Salmaan) is raw, sexy, and dangerous.
8. Virus (2019) – Tension as Heat
The real-life Nipah outbreak backdrop makes every human touch — a held hand, a shared breath — feel dangerously intimate.
13. The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) – Feminist Anger as Heat
Not typically "hot," but the scene where the wife scrubs her body after forced sex is brutally powerful. It redefines sensuality through rebellion. Sudani from Nigeria (2020) - A sports drama
3. King of Kotha (2023)
Starring Dulquer Salmaan in a gangster avatar, King of Kotha had massive hype. While reviews were mixed, the film’s visual grandeur, the rustic setting of the 1990s, and the elevated action sequences make it a visual spectacle. For fans of mass dialogues and slow-motion walkouts, this remains a hot pick.