Best thriller Malayalam movies on ZEE5 in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
45 movies on ZEE5 in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.8. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Balan - The Boy (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 20m · U/A 16+ · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 8.0 (6.4K votes)
TwistySerious
A teenage boy searches for his missing mother following a turbulent childhood and her subsequent disappearance, exploring his search for closure and the truth about his past.
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2. Operation Java (2021)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 26m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 8.0 (6.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatCold & detached
B. Tech graduates Antony and Vinay Dasan are talented, but unemployed. That changes, however, when they approach the cyber cell with a new perspective to a film piracy case.
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3. Virus (2019)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 32m · U · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 7.7 (6.0K votes)
Edge-of-seatFamily-friendlySeriousDark & gritty
A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several individuals which helped to contain the epidemic.
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4. 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.
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5. Identity (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (11.5K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
A sketch artist and a cop work together to unravel the identity of an elusive killer using the descriptions of his face, etched into the memory of an eye-witness to the brutal crime
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6. Urumi (2011)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 40m · U · War, Action · IMDb 7.1 (2.5K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A young man who discovers his ancestral connection to a 16th century warrior who sought revenge against Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Blending history and legend, the story traces a rebellion fueled by betrayal, courage, and the fight against colonial conquest.
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7. The Great Father (2017)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.8 (8.3K votes)
Dark & grittyMatureFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
A businessman who is trying hard to be a good father to his daughter has a run-in with malevolent policeman.
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8. 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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9. 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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10. Paappan (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 42m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 6.7 (2.8K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Abraham Mathew Mathan aka Paappan, a voluntarily retired S.P. from the Crime Branch who is unwillingly reinstated to the force for investigating a long-standing murder case.
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11. Prathi Poovankozhi (2019)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 42m · U · Drama · IMDb 6.8 (1.6K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Madhuri is assaulted on a bus one day and won't rest till she hits back at the man
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12. Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 31m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 6.6 (5.4K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
Dominic, a disgraced ex-cop turned detective, takes on a seemingly simple case to locate a purse's owner, which unveils a dark web of missing persons, murder, a stalker and the mysterious dancer Nandhita.
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13. August 1 (1988)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 24m · A · Crime · IMDb 7.4 (521 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyMature
After a keenly fought election, MKR becomes the new chief minister. When the opponents hire a psychotic killer to assassinate him, Perumal, a crime branch officer, is assigned to stop him.
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14. Isha (2020)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 58m · Horror · IMDb 7.1 (516 votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatStraightforward
Revolving around a young girl who gets possessed, Isha is a horror film that will leave you with goosebumps.
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15. Puthiya Niyamam (2016)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · UA · Drama, Family · IMDb 6.5 (2.0K votes)
MatureDark & gritty
Louis Pothen is an all rounder. He is divorce lawyer, he participates in live TV channel debates on various topics, and he is a film critic, too. His wife Vasuki Iyer is a Kathakali artist, and together with his school-going daughter, they live in a city highrise. The story further focuses on an incident that sort of
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16. Ira (2018)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 18m · U · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 6.6 (874 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seat
Aryan's life turns on its head after he is falsely accused of committing a murder. Fortunately, he soon finds a friend in Rajeev, the investigating officer, who helps him prove his innocence.
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17. 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.
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18. Ini Utharam (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 59m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 6.4 (1.3K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
A woman goes to a police station claiming she had murdered one person. Though the police suspect foul play, the investigation starts.
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19. Ranam (2018)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 22m · UA · Action · IMDb 6.4 (1.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedMature
The story of the Indian immigrant community in Detroit, where a garage mechanic gets unwillingly involved in the criminal world as a getaway driver.
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20. Aadhi (2018)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 38m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.4 (2.3K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-pacedCold & detachedSerious
Aadhi, an aspiring musician, travels to another state in hopes of making it big. While there, an unexpected event leaves him trapped, unable to return to his family and running for his life.
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22. Keedam (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 46m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 6.3 (761 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatSerious
Radhika Balan, a smart cyber-security expert, advocates the use of the technology for the good but her life is turned upside down when she falls prey to a cyber-stalking incident and her privacy gets compromised
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23. Vikadakumaran (2018)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 11m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 6.0 (354 votes)
Funny
Binu Sebastian, a small-time advocate, makes his living by taking up petty cases and leads a simple life. His life takes a drastic turn when he stumbles upon a sensational case and decides to take it up.
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24. Patriot (2026)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 57m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.2 (2.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyFast-paced
When a Malayali DRW analyst tries to expose a corrupt regional politician from Kerala and his malpractices regarding spyware, he goes on the run, becomes a vlogger, and must clear his name of the false allegations levelled against him.
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25. Daveed (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 17m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 5.8 (789 votes)
Cold & detachedStraightforwardSeriousEdge-of-seat
A celebrity bodyguard finds himself in trouble when he crosses an infamous boxer.
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26. Paathirathri (2025)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 4m · U/A 13+ · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 5.7 (1.1K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
A strange incident during their routine night duty pulls SI Jancy and Hareesh into a dangerous investigation. As secrets unfold, they must face their fears and the choices that could define their futures.
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27. Neeli (2018)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h · U · Horror, Mystery · IMDb 4.7 (244 votes)
Family-friendlyEdge-of-seat
As Lakshmi learns to accept the setbacks and begins a new chapter in her life, her daughter, Thara goes missing. She embarks on a journey in search of her daughter and comes across four strangers - a paranormal investigator, a photographer, and two local thieves. The film is the mysterious tale of five strangers who co
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28. Mei Hoom Moosa (2022)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · U · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 5.7 (1.2K votes)
Family-friendly
Moosa, a trooper gets back following 19 years in Prison. He finds he is assumed dead. How Moosa gets on track to demonstrate his character while additionally attempting to find some peace with all that has occurred around him during his time in a correctional facility.
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