COLLECTION
4 honestly-rated gut-punch drama picks in Malayalam, ranked by Otthead.
WOULD REWATCHMALAYALAM•2020•SUN NXT
Kunchacko Boban, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph
A psychologist with a keen interest in criminology gets entangled in a tough serial killer case which the police find hard to crack.
WHO'S THIS FOR
Serial-killer mystery fans, and anyone who wants Malayalam cinematography at its peak
ONE THING THAT STUCK
The narration keeps you on edge without ever cheating the mystery
Gut-Punch Drama
WOULD REWATCHMALAYALAM•2026•ZEE5
Adhisheshan K R, Muhammed Zinaan, Farzana Palathingal
A teenage boy searches for his missing mother following a turbulent childhood and her subsequent disappearance, exploring his search for closure and the truth about his past.
WHO'S THIS FOR
Anyone who wants Malayalam cinema at its very best
ONE THING THAT STUCK
Thrill, suspense, and performances all land perfectly — one of the most complete films made, worth every single minute
Gut-Punch Drama
WOULD REWATCHMALAYALAM•2024•SONYLIV
Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil
A family entangled in a police investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala.
WHO'S THIS FOR
Fans of atmospheric, memory-blurring mysteries
ONE THING THAT STUCK
Jyothirmayi's performance anchors a film that divides opinion on pacing but never lets go visually
Gut-Punch Drama
MALAYALAM•2026•SONYLIV
Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan
Energetic student Samkutty revives a banned college festival, igniting a fierce rivalry that transforms celebration into chaos.
WHO'S THIS FOR
Patient viewers — the slow start pays off in a powerful finish
ONE THING THAT STUCK
Basil Joseph's comic timing, playing off Tovino Thomas, is what saves and elevates the film
Gut-Punch Drama