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This is the talk of the town. Directed by the maverick filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, this film marks the return of Mohanlal in a full-fledged, mass-action avatar after a brief hiatus. Contrary to its title suggesting a remake, Jai Vakeel Saab is an original courtroom-action hybrid. Set against the backdrop of the gold smuggling scandals of the 1990s, Mohanlal plays a disgraced lawyer turned vigilante. Early reviews praise the film’s surreal visual grammar, a trademark of Pellissery, combined with a thunderous background score by Prashant Pillai. While critics are divided on the second half’s abrupt shift into magical realism, the film has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark globally within its first week.

Coming from the director of Kunjiramayanam , Basil Joseph, this ensemble comedy-drama has become the dark horse of the season. Starring Fahadh Faasil as a narcissistic village panchayat president and a stellar supporting cast including Nimisha Sajayan and Soubin Shahir, the film explores the absurdity of local body politics in a fictional Kuttanad village. Fahadh’s improvised dialogues have already gone viral on social media. It is a laugh-out-loud satire that surprisingly ends with a poignant message about communal harmony. It is a must-watch for fans of Jan.E.Man or Aavesham . malayalam cinema latest releases

Tovino Thomas continues his experiment with genre films in this survival horror thriller. Thaaliol (translating to "Cradle") is set entirely inside an abandoned lighthouse where a young couple (Tovino and newcomer Anaswara Rajan) get trapped with a supernatural entity that mimics their infant’s cry. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan (of Bhoothakaalam fame), the film relies on deep, resonant sound design rather than jump scares. While the pacing is slow-burn, the final 20 minutes have been described as "traumatic brilliance." It performed exceptionally well in multiplexes in urban centers but saw moderate response in single screens. The OTT Darlings (Streaming May – June 2026) If you missed the theatrical window, the streaming giants have been quick to acquire Malayalam content, which often finds a larger audience here than in cinemas. This is the talk of the town

Malayalam cinema, affectionately known as Mollywood, continues its golden run. Coming off a historic 2024 and 2025 that saw global recognition for films like Aavesham , Manjummel Boys , and Bramayugam , the first half of 2026 has proven that the industry's focus on unique scripts, technical brilliance, and powerhouse performances is no fluke. From high-octane action thrillers to deeply rooted family dramas and experimental horror, here is an exhaustive look at the latest releases that have been dominating box offices and streaming platforms. The Theatrical Blockbusters (April – June 2026) The summer of 2026 brought a clash of titans and the rise of new-gen storytellers. Set against the backdrop of the gold smuggling