| Month | Top Pick | Alternate | For quick binge (3 episodes or less) | |-------|----------|-----------|--------------------------------------| | April–June | Kerala Crime Files S2 | – | S1 recap (Hotstar) | | July–August | Ottamuri Velicham (Sony LIV) | – | – | | September | Noolpalam (Prime) | – | – | | October | Chavittu (Netflix) | – | – | | November | Anweshippin Kandethum series | Kadal Pootha Naal (if released) | – | | December | Kadal Pootha Naal / Randamoozham crime cut (TBC) | – | – |
For those looking for theatrical and upcoming digital releases, several titles are generating buzz:
– Last updated April 14, 2026.
Following the earth-shattering success of the action thriller Marco (starring Unni Mukundan), producers have hinted that the story will expand beyond the big screen. While a sequel is confirmed, there is talk of a prequel series focusing on the origins of the crime syndicate introduced in the film, potentially releasing on a major OTT platform by 2026.
: Premiered on February 27, 2026 , on JioHotstar. This psychological thriller features Meena and Sanjana Dipu and delves into mystery and psychological depth. what to watch malayalam crime coming soon shows 2026
After the success of Garudan and gritty realistic dramas, writers are returning to the style of the 2019 hit Kuttanadan Janardhan . This upcoming series, slated for SonyLIV, focuses on a series of unexplained disappearances in the migrant worker communities of central Kerala.
The Malayalam film industry is set to dominate the crime thriller genre in 2026 with a lineup ranging from high-stakes investigative dramas to psychological web series. Leading the charge are established masters like Jeethu Joseph and superstars and Mohanlal. Best Action Thriller Malayalam Movies 2026 - IMDb | Month | Top Pick | Alternate |
The Malayalam OTT space has matured significantly from film-centric releases to original series production. The crime genre—particularly —will dominate 2026. Following the global success of Jana Gana Mana (film) and Kerala Crime Files (S1, 2023), platforms are investing heavily in multi-season crime arcs, real-case adaptations, and crossover talent from Malayalam cinema’s neo-noir wave (e.g., Joseph , Nayattu , Iratta ).
Neo-noir is a genre Malayalam cinema has flirted with (like in Vikram cameos or Pakida ), but rarely explored deeply in series format. This promises stylish cinematography, a thumping background score, and a story that takes place entirely over one rainy night. : Premiered on February 27, 2026 , on JioHotstar