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In what appears to be a new phase in superstar Mohanlal's career, the actor is increasingly collaborating with new-age filmmakers.
The film by Ullas Chemban also stars Antony Varghese Pepe, Femina George, Chemban Vinod Jose, Lukman Avaran, Dev Mohan, among others.
Khalifa is the first Onam release of 2026, scheduled to hit theatres on August 20, 2026. The film, which revolves around gold smuggling, is being marketed as the first of a two-part tale.
The trailer of Premalu maker Girish AD's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit offers a glimpse into a romantic comedy that appears to blend love, humour and a fair share of confusion
Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa and Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem are the major Malayalam Onam releases, but on Thiruvonam, Rocking Star Yash arrives with his first since KGF-2, Toxic, which has been directed by Geetu Mohandas
I'm Game is Dulquer Salmaan's much-awaited Onam release. The trailer was meant to be out on his birthday, earlier this week, but it was then postponed.
7 years after his directorial debut with the much celebrated romantic comedy drama, Madhu C Narayanan returns to the director's chair. He teams up with the producer of Athiradi for the as-yet-untitled film.
Paripadi will feature music by Yuva Shankar Raja and is being planned as a pan-India release with versions in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi too, besides the Malayalam original
Written by Nitish and actor Anuraj OB, this as-yet-untitled film is the ninth production venture of leading man Mammootty's banner
Directed by Shyamin Gireesh, based on a script by actress Nileen Sandra, It's A Medical Miracle has Akhila Bhargavan as the female protagonist.
Vijayaraghavan and Vishnu Unnikrishnan are joined by Harisree Ashokan, Roy Thomas, Master Sreepath, Aniyappan, Sreeraj, Pauly Valsan, Tini Tom, Binu Sivaram, Binu Sivaram, Jeo Baby, among others on the cast
Directed by debutant Thampi, the family entertainer Avarachan and Sons also stars Ganapathi and Sreenath Bhasi, among others.
The as-yet-untitled film that's just been launched is Panorama Studios' next Malayalam film. The film’s shooting will begin in mid-July
Directed by Salt Mango Tree fame Rajesh Nair, Harivarasanam was launched with a pooja on July 2. The film, a spiritual tale set against the Sabarimala temple, will go on floors this week
Directed by Jomi Kuriakose, Mini & Cooper will be filmed entirely in the UK, with shooting expected to kick off in London in August.
Varavu was initially meant to be in theatres in May, but was then pushed ahead to June. But the film was delayed yet again and now has a third release date
Vijayam is Nivin Pauly's milestone 50th film. Set against the backdrop of the world of racing, the film is written, directed, and edited by Alphonse Puthren.
Avarachan and Sons is directed by debutant Thampi. The ensemble cast also includes Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathy, Johnny Antony, Grace Antony, Akhila Bhargavan, Parvathy Babu, Pauly Watson, among many others
The as-yet-untitled film is being backed by Sree Gokulam Movies. Details of cast and crew members will be announced closer to the muhurtha of the film.
Debutant director Rejivan Abdul Basheer's Poocha Sir is being backed by the banner that made 2025's hit film Eko. Vaazha 2's Alan Bin Siraj will play a pivotal role in the Joemon Jyothir led film