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| Movie Title | Genre | Runtime | Best For | Hotstar Rating | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Survival/Drama | 162 min | Family & Emotional depth | 9.0/10 | | Aavesham | Action/Comedy | 155 min | Laughter & Swag | 8.7/10 | | Aattam | Psychological Drama | 138 min | Intellectual debates | 8.5/10 | | Manjummel Boys | Survival/Thriller | 135 min | Edge-of-seat tension | 8.9/10 | | RDX | Action/Martial Arts | 148 min | Pure adrenaline | 8.3/10 |

Directed by Sibi Malayil and written by the legendary A. K. Lohithadas, Kireedam (The Crown) is a devastating anti-hero origin story. It follows Sethumadhavan, an honest police officer's son who dreams of joining the force. A single act of defending his father forces him into a clash with a local goon, earning him the unwanted "crown" of a rowdy. The film’s genius lies in its refusal to glorify violence. Mohanlal’s performance—especially the final scene where he breaks down holding a bloodied weapon—is considered one of the greatest in acting history. It asks a painful question: What happens when society labels a good man a monster? 5 go malayalam movies top

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Directed by Fazil, this film is widely regarded as the greatest horror-thriller in Indian cinema. Unlike typical ghost stories, Manichitrathazhu (The Ornate Lock) is a deep dive into split personality disorder. The film follows Ganga (played with terrifying brilliance by Shobana), a newlywed who becomes possessed by the spirit of a vengeful court dancer trapped in her ancestral home. The climax, where the protagonist "talks down" the alternate personality instead of performing an exorcism, was revolutionary. It set the gold standard for blending classical art (Mohiniyattam) with psychological realism. | Movie Title | Genre | Runtime |

Based on current audience ratings, critical acclaim, and box office impact, here are the top 5 must-watch Malayalam movies of 2026 so far. 1. Vaazha II : Biopic of a Billion Bros It follows Sethumadhavan, an honest police officer's son