Like Padakkalam? Here are other body-swap movies in Malayalam that will keep you intrigued
Padakkalam is not the first Malayalam body-swap film. The idea has been applied in various contexts, and many people continue to revisit these films because of how the idea is presented.
Last Updated: 03.44 PM, May 17, 2025
Despite having a mediocre narrative, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharaf U Dheen's most recent film, Padakkalam, is receiving appreciation for its fantasy elements. Despite its central body-swapping idea, the movie offers a few humorous moments that keep viewers interested. In the meantime, this is not the first Malayalam body swap film. The idea has been applied in various contexts, and many people continue to revisit these films because of how the idea is presented.
One of the most popular fantasy horror dramas in Malayalam, this film, which was Santosh Sivan's directorial debut, is acclaimed for both its outstanding performances and its intriguing storyline involving ghosts and black magic.
The film centres around Ananthan visiting his mother's ancestral house in Kerala, which is located in the village of Sivapuram. Magic, mysterious rites, and a sinister sorcerer named Digambaran confront him here. As the narrative progresses, Ananthan comes to understand that the stories were based on fact. The main focus of the movie is the confusion and conflict between mystical ideas and reality. Digambaran is one of Manoj K Jayan's acclaimed performance. Meanwhile, Prithviraj's performance after being body swapped with Digambaran is also entralling to watch, proving the Lucifer star's ability to portray any role in ease.
The body swap idea is humorously presented in this Binu Sadanandan-directed movie. Ithihasa tells the tale of Janaki, a software engineer, and Alvy, a small-time thief. When their bodies are switched by the power of a ring, their lives become intertwined. Alvy discovers a miraculous ring, and Janaki also finds the same ring. Their bodies alternate when they wear the rings. The majority of the plot revolves around the frantic episodes caused by this incident. Despite the film's lack of box office success, many people love Shine Tom Chacko and Anusree's nuanced performances.