Best action Malayalam movies on Prime Video in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

54 movies on Prime Video in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.9. Newest addition: Khalifa: The Ruler, added to Apple TV on 9 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. Kireedam (1989)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · A · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.9 (10.0K votes)

Dark & gritty

Sethu aspires to become a police officer to fulfil his father's dream. However, his life turns upside down when he intervenes in a scuffle with a criminal to save his father's life.

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2. Aavesham (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 36m · UA · Comedy, Action · IMDb 7.8 (34.3K votes)

FunnyMatureFast-pacedDark & gritty

Three college freshmen in Bangalore befriend an eccentric gangster to get revenge on their senior bullies.

Prime Video
3. Malik (2021)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 41m · UA · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (15.4K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning

A past ridden with crime, death and pain is recounted to Freddy, a juvenile criminal, who has been assigned to eliminate his estranged uncle Sulaiman, an aging patriarch, while behind bars.

Prime Video
4. Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 57m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.0 (12.8K votes)

Cold & detachedEdge-of-seat

Ayyappan, a police officer, is an upright man who always strives to do the right thing. However, things change when a retired army havildar, Koshy, settles in his village and the two egos clash.

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5. Lucifer (2019)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 54m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (16.4K votes)

TwistyCold & detachedFast-pacedDark & gritty

In God's own country, the supreme leader of the ruling party dies, leaving a huge vacuum, not only in the electoral and leadership sphere of the party but also that of the state. In the inevitable succession squabble and the power struggle that ensues, the thin line that separates good and bad becomes irrecoverably blu

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6. Kuruthi (2021)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 2m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 7.5 (7.0K votes)

Edge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & grittyMature

Ibrahim, a widower, grieves the loss of his wife and child and lives in a secluded area. However, his life turns upside down after a policeman comes knocking at his door with a criminal.

Prime Video
7. Big B (2007)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.7 (4.5K votes)

Dark & grittyFast-pacedEdge-of-seat

Four brothers try to find the mystery behind the murder of woman who raised them.

Prime Video ZEE5 · free with ads
8. Dhruvam (1993)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (2.2K votes)

Edge-of-seatSerious

Veerasimha Mannadiar gets killed by Hyder Marakkar, a notorious criminal. Thereafter, Veerasimha's brother, Narasimha Mannadiar, decides to avenge Veerasimha's death.

Apple TV Prime Video
9. Mura (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 9m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (7.2K votes)

Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyTwisty

In Trivandrum, four inseperable friends, from raw, rustic background Anandhu, Saji, Manu, and Manaf plan the ultimate heist, their one shot at turning dreams into reality. But as they dive deeper, shadows from the past surface, unraveling hidden motives and testing loyalties in ways they never saw coming. When friendsh

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10. Mrigaya (1989)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 22m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (1.6K votes)

Varunni, a hunter, is summoned to help some villagers capture a man-eating leopard. When he accidentally kills a man, he decides to support the deceased's grieving family.

Apple TV Prime Video
11. Kali (2016)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 56m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.9 (6.0K votes)

Edge-of-seatCold & detached

A young wife hopes to convince her husband to change his short-tempered attitude toward life, but an incident on a remote highway may finally decide the matter.

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12. Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 2m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.8 (4.3K votes)

Visually stunningEdge-of-seat

The life of Kayamkulam Kochunni, a famed highwayman who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor during the British Raj in the early 19th century Central Travancore.

Prime Video
13. O.Baby (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 6m · UA · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 6.7 (5.2K votes)

A caretaker's ancestrally formed relationship with a family is strained when the caretaker's son disrespects age-old traditions, wants to challenge generational ties, and is influenced by the awakening culture.

Prime Video
14. Kala (2021)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · A · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.7 (4.3K votes)

Edge-of-seatCold & detachedMatureDark & gritty

The life of Shaji, a laid-back youngster, turns upside down when someone from his past pays him a visit.

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15. Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 36m · UA · History, Action · IMDb 6.7 (1.7K votes)

Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious

Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a 19th century fiery social reformer and his unswerving fight against the dominant caste oppressions by the upper classes.

Prime Video
16. Abhimanyu (1991)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 20m · A · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (502 votes)

MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached

Abhimanyu movie is all about Hari (Mohanlal) who is a welder in a small factory, witnesses a gang-related murder and gets inadvertently involved with the underworld. The murder of a benevolent local boss complicates life in the slum where Hari lives, causing his slow transformation to a life of crime. Decent performanc

Apple TV Prime Video
17. Marco (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.5 (26.3K votes)

MatureFast-pacedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

The adoptive son of the Adattu family, Marco, sets off on a ruthless quest for vengeance after his brother is brutally murdered, finding only betrayal, loss and unimaginable brutality at every step.

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18. Pathram (1999)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 58m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.1 (456 votes)

Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedCold & detached

Nandagopal, an associate editor with Keralareshmi, one of the leading dailies, is aggressive and daring and enjoys a good reputation among the media circle. Born and brought up in Mumbai, Nandan is the son of Venugopal, a daring journalist who was killed by textile mafia long back. Nandan, in Kochi meets Sekharan, an o

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19. Anchakkallakokkan (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 6m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 6.6 (1.1K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached

In a small town, a cowardly police constable must survive his first days of duty when a convicted felon in lockup wishes to seek revenge.

Prime Video
20. Antony (2023)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 6.5 (3.7K votes)

Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyMature

Antony is a ruthless gangster in a town and has a close-knit group, which includes Ann Maria, a college student trained in MMA. Maria and Antony soon get into trouble due to unforeseen circumstances and they set out to solve the issues in violent ways

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21. Anwar (2010)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.5 (1.1K votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyFast-paced

Anwar becomes entangled with a terrorist group after personal tragedy leads him down a dark path. As he infiltrates their network, his true motives and loyalties are revealed in a tense battle between faith, vengeance, and redemption.

Prime Video ZEE5 · free with ads
22. F.I.R. (1999)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 47m · A · Crime, Action · IMDb 6.6 (316 votes)

Cold & detachedFast-pacedDark & grittyMature

A young journalist gets killed upon following the illegal activities of a corrupt politician. Police officer Mohammed Sarkar and his team set out to find the dark secrets behind the murder.

Apple TV Prime Video
23. Gandharvam (1993)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 35m · UA · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.4 (349 votes)

FunnyHeartwarming

A romantic film packed with fun and adventure Gandharavam tells the story of an auto mechanic who falls in love with the daughter of a crime mob family.

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24. Chattambinadu (2009)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 15m · U · Comedy, Action · IMDb 6.0 (796 votes)

Funny

A thug's plan to sell off his mansion to repay his debt faces opposition from his rival. With the help of a policeman, he approaches a wealthy man with a criminal past.

Prime Video
25. Panthrand Twelve (2022)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 26m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 5.9 (735 votes)

A gang of 12 members including two brothers, in a peculiar circumstance the elder brother, the gang leader withdraws himself from all the criminal activities and becomes a fisherman, his original job, the reason behind his transformation and the tussle between the brothers on this decision is the story of Panthrand.

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26. Ananthan Kaadu (2026)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 37m · A · Action, Thriller · IMDb 5.8 (363 votes)

MatureCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

In a turbulent era of intense political unrest, four musical mercenaries rule over dangerous slums, whereupon they navigate complex power dynamics to survive a transformative period in history.

Apple TV Prime Video
27. Bachelor Party (2012)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 59m · UA · Action, Comedy · IMDb 5.7 (798 votes)

Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatMatureDark & gritty

Tony, a former outlaw, decides to lead a quiet life with his wife and newborn child. However, their peaceful household is disrupted after the return of a dangerous gangster, Prakash.

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28. The Malabar Tales (2025)

Movie · Malayalam · 1h 55m · Action, Comedy · IMDb 4.6 (213 votes)

Heartwarming

The Malabar Tales is an anthology of five gripping family dramas set in Kerala, exploring themes of identity, heartbreak, second chances, tough choices, and social issues across diverse backdrops, from simple homes to affluent mansions.

Prime Video
29. The Don (2006)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 4.5 (238 votes)

MatureCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

Kasim is a mafia boss and Unnikrishnan becomes his most trusted man. Later, when Kasim is found murdered, Unnikrishnan is charged with the crime and must prove his innocence.

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30. Idiyan Chandhu (2024)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 4.5 (253 votes)

Dark & grittyStraightforward

After a toxic childhood under an abusive father. Chandhu became an extremely violent person. But after a point, his aggressive ways become a headache for his family, and he decides to stay away from any sort of violence to keep a promise to his mother. But will that promise hold?

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