From Lokah Chapter 1 to Eko: Top 10 Malayalam films of 2025 that you should not miss

These are the top ten Malayalam films from a range of genres that you should rewatch online. Some of these are accessible for OTTplay Premium subscribers.

Posters of Thudarum and Lokah Chapter 1

With both critically praised and a few box office successes, Malayalam films enjoyed a fairly good year. While some of these hits are noteworthy for their performances and technical aspects, others stand out for their themes and storytelling style. These are the best 10 Malayalam films of the year that you should watch again online, spanning a variety of genres.

Top 10 Malayalam films of 2025

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

OTT platform - JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium

Cast - Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas

Chandra is a young woman who relocates to Bengaluru. Her neighbour, Sunny is interested in learning more about her, as do his two buddies. However, Sunny is shocked to learn that Chandra is actually named Neeli and possesses superhuman abilities.

Thudarum

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Cast - Mohanlal, Shobana, Prakash Varma, and Binu Pappu

"Benz" Shanmugham is a taxi driver in a small town who enjoys a contented existence with his spouse and two kids, Pavi and Pavithra. Before the major revelation, the police capture his cab, which sets off a chain of events that don't seem to have anything to do with him.

Ponman

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Cast - Basil Joseph, Lijomol, Sajin Gopu and Anand Manmadhan

Ponman centres on PP Ajesh, a dealer who provides gold jewellery for Bruno's sister Steffi's wedding. But when Steffi's husband breaks the commitment to return the wealth, Ajesh must confront him in order to get the gold back.

Rekhachithram

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Cast - Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Zarin Shihab and Manoj K Jayan

A discredited police officer comes back to solve a 40-year-old case involving the disappearance of a young aspiring actress in 1985. In this compelling mystery, truth and illusion become more hazy as he delves deeper.

Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal

OTT platform - Amazon Prime Video

Cast - Joju George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Alencier and Thomas Mathew

When two brothers who have been apart for a long time get together at their childhood home to say goodbye to their mother, who is dying, unresolved emotions come back to linger over them.

Narivetta

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Cast - Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran and Arya Salim

Varghese along with other police officers are sent to Wayanad to watch over a protest by the Adivasi community against the administration's unsuccessful land distribution. Over the course of a few days, Varghese witnesses shocking events that profoundly change the course of his life.

Avihitham

OTT platform - JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium

Cast - Unni Raj, Renji Kankol, Vrinda Menon, and Dhanesh Koliyat

An inebriated guy of a small town starts a chain of rumours. As rumours circulate, a woman's secret background raises questions concerning gender norms and the masculine gaze while threatening to destroy perspectives.

Feminichi Fathima

OTT platform - Manorama Max

Cast - Shamla Hamza, Kumar Sunil, Viji Viswanath and Fasil Muhammed

In her quest for self-liberation, a housewife challenges misogyny by modest acts of resistance, igniting a quiet uprising while attempting to replace a mattress in her house.

Diés Iraé

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Cast - Pranav Mohanlal, Sushmita Bhat, Arun Ajikumar and Gibin Gopinath

When Rohan believes there is a supernatural presence in his house, his extravagant life takes a turn for the worse. He is drawn to strange locations where he encounters unexpected allies and dark realities.

Eko

OTT platform - Netflix

Cast - Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Biana Momin, Narain and Ashokan

The protagonists of the film are Mlaathi Chedathi and her aide Peeyoos, who reside in a secluded hut with a pack of dogs and dense forest. They soon get stressed due to her spouse Kuriyachan's past and his unlawful activities.

Malayalam 2025 Films FAQs

Q. Which is the most hit Malayalam movie?

A. The most hit Malayalam movie is Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra which made Rs 303.86 crore in worldwide collections, as per Sacnilk. Kalyani Priyadarshan plays a superhero in the movie, which also stars Naslen.

Q. Which are the best Malayalam films of 2025?

A. The best Malayalam films of 2025 includes Thudarum, Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra, Rekhachithram and Ponman.

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