The Malayalam film industry in 2026 is marked by high-concept originals and the return of iconic franchises, with several massive multi-starrers dominating the release calendar. Major Releases and Anticipated Blockbusters
Also in the pipeline (2026 or early 2027):
- Untitled Project with Jeethu Joseph: After the success of Drishyam and Ram, MohanLal and Jeethu Joseph have announced a third collaboration (not Ram 2). It is touted to be a family thriller. If shooting commences in late 2025, this will be a 2026 release.
- Kunjali Marakkar (Re-release or Sequel Rumors): While the first film didn't meet expectations, there have been whispers of a recut version or a scaled-down sequel focusing on the naval warfare aspects, though this remains speculative.
: Expected May 21, 2026. Mohanlal returns as Georgekutty in the third instalment of this iconic franchise [8, 12].
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The Malayalam film industry in 2026 is marked by high-concept originals and the return of iconic franchises, with several massive multi-starrers dominating the release calendar. Major Releases and Anticipated Blockbusters
Also in the pipeline (2026 or early 2027): upcoming malayalam movies in 2026
- Untitled Project with Jeethu Joseph: After the success of Drishyam and Ram, MohanLal and Jeethu Joseph have announced a third collaboration (not Ram 2). It is touted to be a family thriller. If shooting commences in late 2025, this will be a 2026 release.
- Kunjali Marakkar (Re-release or Sequel Rumors): While the first film didn't meet expectations, there have been whispers of a recut version or a scaled-down sequel focusing on the naval warfare aspects, though this remains speculative.
: Expected May 21, 2026. Mohanlal returns as Georgekutty in the third instalment of this iconic franchise [8, 12]. The Malayalam film industry in 2026 is marked