Best thriller Malayalam movies on Apple TV in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
47 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.6. Newest addition: Khalifa: The Ruler, added to Apple TV on 9 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 49m · U · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (14.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following
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2. In Harihar Nagar (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.6 (4.6K votes)
FunnyTwisty
4 unemployed men who are in Harihar Nagar tries to impress a newly came girl next door.The story goes to the next level when a mysterious man comes and asks for a missing box.
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3. 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.
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4. New Delhi (1987)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 23m · U · Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (2.0K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seat
A journalist is illegally jailed for exposing two corrupt politicians, He exacts revenge through his new mysterious newspaper.
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5. Thalavattam (1986)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 27m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.5K votes)
Dark & grittyTwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who finds that Vinu fell ill after the accidental death of
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6. The King (1995)
Movie · Malayalam · 3h 19m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (1.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedSerious
The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty in the title role as district collector.
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7. Thazhvaram (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · U · Drama, Western · IMDb 8.2 (949 votes)
Edge-of-seatSerious
A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife.
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8. Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · A · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (912 votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedMatureEdge-of-seat
Investigative reporter Ashwathy tries to expose the nexus between politics and crime. In doing so, she ends up causing a rift between Sagar, a smuggler, and his accomplice Sekharankutty, the CM's son.
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9. Rajavinte Makan (1986)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 12m · UA · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.7 (955 votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatTwistyMature
The film follows underworld don Vincent Gomas (Mohanlal) and his rivalry against the Kerala Home minister N. Krishnadas (Ratheesh).
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10. Jagratha (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (1.1K votes)
Cold & detachedTwistyEdge-of-seatSerious
A renowned actress, Aswathi, is murdered. When a CBI officer, Sethurama Iyer, investigates the case, he unravels a dark secret about Aswathi which brings forth several complexities.
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11. Passenger (2009)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 58m · U · Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (1.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
The film narrates how two guys, Sathyanath and Adv. Nandan Menon, who never had anything to do with one another, come into each others lives and what all things happen consequently.
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12. Pingami (1994)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 31m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (780 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatSerious
Captain Vijay forms a bond with Kumaran, a severely injured man. However, when he dies, Vijay decides to investigate and ends up finding answers related to his life.
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13. Season (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 52m · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (637 votes)
TwistyMatureCold & detachedDark & gritty
Jeevan, a restaurant owner, helps Porinju and Kanthi in a drug deal with a condition that they will give up the trade once the deal is finished. Things change when the meeting goes wrong.
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14. Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · UA · Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (632 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedDialogue-driven
An investigating officer, Inspector Achuthankutty, suspects the involvement of three women while trying to find the culprit behind the murder of a popular director and writer.
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16. Irakal (1985)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 17m · UA · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (371 votes)
MatureCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Mathews, a ruthless rubber baron, is involved in various criminal activities. Baby, Mathews' son, begins to turn violent due to the environment he has grown up in, causing Mathews to repent his deeds.
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17. 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
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18. Aavanazhi (1986)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 33m · U · Action · IMDb 7.4 (498 votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedTwisty
Balram, an honest police inspector, turns to drinking and womanizing after facing several hardships in life. However, when a criminal he nabs gets acquitted by the court, he decides to fight again.
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19. Kaliyattam (1997)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · U · Drama · IMDb 7.8 (363 votes)
Visually stunningCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Kaliyattam is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello' seen through the local traditional theatrical dance form of Theyyam, in which the actor takes on a divine dimension - as soon as he wears his mask and his headgear.
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20. Aryan (1988)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 51m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (441 votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Aryan movie is all about Devanarayan (Mohanlal) who is a Brahmin priest who is falsely accused of theft and forced to leave his village in Kerala. He moves to Bombay where he gets drawn into the underworld through an ageing don Kareem (Goga Kapoor). Some interesting comment initially on Brahmin priesthood in Kerala, bu
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21. Manu Uncle (1988)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 3m · U · Adventure, Family · IMDb 7.3 (473 votes)
Family-friendlyEdge-of-seatTwisty
A group of children witness the robbery of a sword from a museum. However, they, along with Manu, set out to catch the culprits and also discover a shocking truth.
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22. Nirnayam (1995)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 47m · U · Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (515 votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
Dr. Roy is a surgeon who works in a private hospital. He falls in love with his colleague Dr. Annie. When Annie discovers a frightening organ-smuggling operation in her hospital, it proves to be a turning point in the story.
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23. Anomie (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 17m · U/A 13+ · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 6.6 (1.6K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
Zaara, a relentless sister seeking answers in her brother's unresolved case, confronts a police officer after days of failed investigation. As faith in the system erodes, she pursues the truth on parallel paths, leading to a haunting revelation.
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24. Naaduvazhikal (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 23m · U · Action · IMDb 7.3 (397 votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
The story of Arjun (Mohanlal) who takes up the business empire of his father Ananthan (Madhu) who has been sent to jail and his clashes with his father's rivals.
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25. Mukham (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 58m · U · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 6.8 (422 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
A police officer tries to uncover and stop an unknown serial killer who sniped three victims and plans for a fourth one.
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26. The Tiger (2005)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 32m · U · Crime, Action · IMDb 6.7 (435 votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatTwisty
Varma, a senior government official, who is about to expose an anti-corruption racket, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Officer Chandrashekhar investigates the case to find the culprit.
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27. Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 35m · U · Thriller, Comedy · IMDb 7.0 (313 votes)
FunnyFamily-friendly
Kunjoottan, a village simpleton, is not allowed to go out of his house as his overprotective father dreamt of a mishap befalling Kunjoottan. But he escapes with his childhood friend to a city.
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28. Dhanam (1991)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 5m · U · Drama · IMDb 6.9 (267 votes)
Edge-of-seat
A young debtor's idea of turning in a group of smugglers for a lump sum amount as a reward goes awry as they set the dogs on him.
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29. 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.
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30. Sundara Killadi (1998)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Drama · IMDb 6.4 (335 votes)
Family-friendlyEdge-of-seat
Swapnabhoomi is a village where strange customs and rituals exist. When a water shortage occurs the leader sends a person to inform Premachandran of the situation and request him to come to Swapnabhoomi and dig a well. Because of his poverty, he accepts the advance and agrees.Then he discovers that other workers who ha
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