Best mind-bending Malayalam movies on Netflix in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
23 movies on Netflix in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.9. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.
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1. Jana Gana Mana (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 42m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (22.5K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.
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2. Minnal Murali (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 38m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (35.6K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyFunny
A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown in Kerala needs.
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3. Eko (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 7m · U/A 16+ · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 7.7 (11.5K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
In the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, an aging woman and her servant boy struggle to survive the ghosts of the past, as the hunt for Kuriachan — a legendary dog breeder and outlaw — blurs the line between myth, memory, and vengeance, revealing that even in absence, he still rules the hills.
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5. Officer on Duty (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 14m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (12.6K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyMatureCold & detached
A demoted police inspector investigates a counterfeit jewelry racket, becoming entangled in a dangerous web of crime that puts his life at stake.
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6. Anweshippin Kandethum (2024)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 23m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (12.9K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
A team of four expert policemen go through extreme trials and tribulations to find the killer of a young woman.
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7. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 47m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (5.9K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyFunny
A group of Malayali travellers, returning to Kerala by bus after their visit to Velankanni, all doze off in a lazy nap after lunch. One of the travelers, James, stops the bus in a village in Tamil Nadu. He starts behaving like a native of the place and speaking in Tamil, confusing his fellow passengers and the villager
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9. Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (3.4K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedFunny
The family's journey to Sreekandapuram to settle the late Bharathan Nair's second wife and son takes a dark turn when an issue from his past resurfaces, leading to an unexpected crime. Forced into a desperate cover-up to protect their future, the family must navigate a treacherous path of secrecy and mounting pressure,
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10. Kurup (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 35m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 7.0 (18.6K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main culprit Sukumara Kurup has been on the run for decades and is still not been caught. The story revolves around the perspective of Sukumara Kurup and the Police officers who were investigating the case.
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11. Ullozhukku (2024)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 2m · Drama · IMDb 7.6 (2.4K votes)
TwistySerious
The film is set in a flooded region in Kerala where a woman and her daughter-in-law attempt to bury a loved one. However, due to heavy floods, the burial is postponed. This delay brings long-buried secrets and lies to the surface, threatening the family's unity.
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12. Forensic (2020)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 14m · U · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 6.8 (7.2K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedTwistyEdge-of-seat
A forensic analyst and an investigation officer are on a chase to hunt down a gruesome serial killer and crack one of the most famous cold cases in the history of their departments.
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13. Bharathanatyam (2024)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 1m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (3.2K votes)
Family-friendlyTwistyDialogue-driven
A man makes a startling discovery following his father's sudden hospitalization and attempts to prevent his family's secret from reaching the local townsfolk.
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15. Ariyippu (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 47m · UA · Drama · IMDb 6.4 (4.7K votes)
MatureTwistyCold & detachedDark & gritty
A sensitive and manipulated video clip is circulated amongst the co-workers of the factory where the couple work, which unleashes unexpected emotional, social and marital imbalances in their relationship.
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16. Detective Ujjwalan (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 4m · UA · Mystery, Crime · IMDb 6.2 (1.7K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
In the village of Plaachikkaavu, a local detective, Ujjwalan, must outsmart a mysterious figure in a deadly battle of wits, where his skills are put to the ultimate test.
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17. Masthishka Maranam (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 27m · U/A 16+ · Science Fiction, Comedy · IMDb 6.3 (7.1K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningFunny
Plunging into a virtual reminiscence challenge to assuage his sorrow, a heartbroken dad uncovers a shocking revelation about Frida Soman, his long-admired icon and globally beloved luminary.
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18. Pennum Porattum (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.0 (2.4K votes)
Cold & detachedTwisty
When a woman and her dog face public hostility, a village's hidden tensions erupt. A stark examination of mob mentality, social judgment, and how communities can turn cruel when seeking to punish perceived wrongs.
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19. Kasargold (2023)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 17m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 5.4 (1.2K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
A young, unassuming gold smuggler and his companion embark on an outrageously risky plan with the hope of gaining a fortune that could secure them a lifetime of wealth.
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20. The Teacher (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 1m · A · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 6.2 (14.4K votes)
MatureDark & grittyCold & detachedTwisty
PE teacher Devika and her husband have been trying to be pregnant for four years. Their equation changes after she becomes pregnant and when she reveals that she has been abused by four students during a sports meet.
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21. Irul (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 31m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 5.8 (4.3K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A dark rainy night, an empty house, a stranded couple and an unknown man. A sleek game of the cat and the mouse starts playing on, as the three of them find a dead body in the basement.
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22. Kaapa (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · UA · Crime, Action · IMDb 5.8 (6.7K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
When Anand learns that his wife Binu Trivikraman's name ended up in Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act (KAAPA) list by mistake, he embarks on a journey to prove her innocence, but finds himself caught in the crosshairs of a hardened gangster and a merciless war.
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23. CBI 5: The Brain (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 43m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 5.6 (4.2K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seat
Series of bucket-killing murders happening in the city. Failure to resolve by police, a team of CBI Officers under CBI officer Sethurama Iyer take up the investigation to resolve the never experienced mystery.
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