Produced by Cubes Entertainments with a pulsating score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, Kattalan centers on an unforgiving, brutal war between competing ivory cartels. It promises realistic, high-voltage action sequences specifically tailored to leverage Antony Varghese’s powerful screen presence.
Released worldwide on May 21, 2026, Jeethu Joseph's iconic crime franchise saw Georgekutty return to protect his family four-and-a-half years later. It became a monster commercial success, crossing ₹200 crores in just one week.
Check out these previews for some of the most anticipated Malayalam films releasing this year:
is another major title, coming from Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram . His sophomore directorial venture, which made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 market, is set for a theatrical release on June 19 . The film, co-written by Jithu Madhavan ( Aavesham ), tells a story of identity and survival centered on the bond between a mother and son.
The biggest trend in Malayalam cinema right now is the "Cinematic Universe." 2026 will likely be dominated by the second and third installments of massive franchises.
It didn’t just succeed; it became a cultural phenomenon. Fahadh’s performance was called "the Indian acting performance of the decade."
The Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) is extending its global footprint with an ambitious lineup of high-budget thrillers, experimental fantasies, and eagerly awaited sequels.
+---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Movie Title | Key Cast | Expected Genre | +---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer | Jayasurya, Anushka S. | Period Fantasy / Horror Thriller | | Patriot | Mammootty, Mohanlal | Political Spy Thriller | | Drishyam 3 | Mohanlal, Meena | Psychological Crime Thriller | | I'm Game | Dulquer Salmaan | Sports Action / Betting Thriller | | Khalifa | Prithviraj Sukumaran | High-Stakes Crime Action | +---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 1. Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer (Part 1) Rojin Thomas Cast: Jayasurya, Anushka Shetty, Prabhu Deva Genre: Period Fantasy / Horror Thriller
Following the colossal success of Ram Part 1 (released late 2025), the conclusion is slated for a summer 2026 release. Unlike the slow-burn investigation of the first part, sources indicate that Ram Part 2 will be a high-octane action thriller. Mohanlal’s character, an ex-RAW agent with a mysterious past, goes rogue on an international scale. With filming schedules set in Georgia and Serbia, this is expected to be one of the most expensive , with a budget exceeding ₹120 crores.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of bold experimentation, high-stakes storytelling, and grand-scale productions for Malayalam cinema. From the ultimate showdown in Drishyam 3 and the star-studded espionage of Patriot to the genre-bending ambition of Chatha Pacha and the fantasy epic Kathanar , this year's lineup reflects an industry confident enough to let ideas lead before scale follows. With sequels to beloved franchises, unprecedented star collaborations, and a slate of inventive projects, Mollywood is poised to captivate audiences both in theatres and on streaming platforms throughout 2026 and beyond.
Georgekutty returns to protect his family once again. Picking up four-and-a-half years after the nail-biting events of the second installment, director Jeethu Joseph is set to deliver the ultimate conclusion to India's most celebrated thriller franchise. 4. I'm Game Nahas Hidhayath Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin Genre: Action Thriller
– A cyberpunk thriller helmed by RK Krishand, which premiered in cinemas on February 27, 2026, and began streaming on Netflix from March 27, 2026.
2026 is likely to see directors experimenting with black-and-white cinematography and authentic historical settings, following the footsteps of projects that received international recognition. Survival Thrillers & Social Narratives
returns as Georgekutty in the third installment of this globally acclaimed thriller franchise. The story continues to follow the family's desperate attempts to protect their secrets. Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer : A supernatural epic starring Anushka Shetty
Upcoming Malayalam Movies in 2026: A Mega-Blockbuster Year for Mollywood
With streaming platforms making regional cinema accessible, 2026 movies are expected to be produced with a pan-Indian, and sometimes global, audience in mind, similar to the 2024 and 2025 releases that gained international traction. 📅 Expected Release Schedule (Early 2026)
Upcoming Malayalam Movies In 2026 -
Produced by Cubes Entertainments with a pulsating score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, Kattalan centers on an unforgiving, brutal war between competing ivory cartels. It promises realistic, high-voltage action sequences specifically tailored to leverage Antony Varghese’s powerful screen presence.
Released worldwide on May 21, 2026, Jeethu Joseph's iconic crime franchise saw Georgekutty return to protect his family four-and-a-half years later. It became a monster commercial success, crossing ₹200 crores in just one week.
Check out these previews for some of the most anticipated Malayalam films releasing this year:
is another major title, coming from Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram . His sophomore directorial venture, which made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 market, is set for a theatrical release on June 19 . The film, co-written by Jithu Madhavan ( Aavesham ), tells a story of identity and survival centered on the bond between a mother and son.
The biggest trend in Malayalam cinema right now is the "Cinematic Universe." 2026 will likely be dominated by the second and third installments of massive franchises. upcoming malayalam movies in 2026
It didn’t just succeed; it became a cultural phenomenon. Fahadh’s performance was called "the Indian acting performance of the decade."
The Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) is extending its global footprint with an ambitious lineup of high-budget thrillers, experimental fantasies, and eagerly awaited sequels.
+---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Movie Title | Key Cast | Expected Genre | +---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer | Jayasurya, Anushka S. | Period Fantasy / Horror Thriller | | Patriot | Mammootty, Mohanlal | Political Spy Thriller | | Drishyam 3 | Mohanlal, Meena | Psychological Crime Thriller | | I'm Game | Dulquer Salmaan | Sports Action / Betting Thriller | | Khalifa | Prithviraj Sukumaran | High-Stakes Crime Action | +---------------------------------+------------------------+-----------------------------------+ 1. Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer (Part 1) Rojin Thomas Cast: Jayasurya, Anushka Shetty, Prabhu Deva Genre: Period Fantasy / Horror Thriller
Following the colossal success of Ram Part 1 (released late 2025), the conclusion is slated for a summer 2026 release. Unlike the slow-burn investigation of the first part, sources indicate that Ram Part 2 will be a high-octane action thriller. Mohanlal’s character, an ex-RAW agent with a mysterious past, goes rogue on an international scale. With filming schedules set in Georgia and Serbia, this is expected to be one of the most expensive , with a budget exceeding ₹120 crores. Produced by Cubes Entertainments with a pulsating score by B
2026 is shaping up to be a year of bold experimentation, high-stakes storytelling, and grand-scale productions for Malayalam cinema. From the ultimate showdown in Drishyam 3 and the star-studded espionage of Patriot to the genre-bending ambition of Chatha Pacha and the fantasy epic Kathanar , this year's lineup reflects an industry confident enough to let ideas lead before scale follows. With sequels to beloved franchises, unprecedented star collaborations, and a slate of inventive projects, Mollywood is poised to captivate audiences both in theatres and on streaming platforms throughout 2026 and beyond.
Georgekutty returns to protect his family once again. Picking up four-and-a-half years after the nail-biting events of the second installment, director Jeethu Joseph is set to deliver the ultimate conclusion to India's most celebrated thriller franchise. 4. I'm Game Nahas Hidhayath Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin Genre: Action Thriller
– A cyberpunk thriller helmed by RK Krishand, which premiered in cinemas on February 27, 2026, and began streaming on Netflix from March 27, 2026.
2026 is likely to see directors experimenting with black-and-white cinematography and authentic historical settings, following the footsteps of projects that received international recognition. Survival Thrillers & Social Narratives Released worldwide on May 21, 2026, Jeethu Joseph's
returns as Georgekutty in the third installment of this globally acclaimed thriller franchise. The story continues to follow the family's desperate attempts to protect their secrets. Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer : A supernatural epic starring Anushka Shetty
Upcoming Malayalam Movies in 2026: A Mega-Blockbuster Year for Mollywood
With streaming platforms making regional cinema accessible, 2026 movies are expected to be produced with a pan-Indian, and sometimes global, audience in mind, similar to the 2024 and 2025 releases that gained international traction. 📅 Expected Release Schedule (Early 2026)
Whoa Michael, we’re not Amazon. No need to direct your anger at us.
The print is too small. You need to add a feature to enlarge the page and print so that it is readable.
As a long time comixology user I am going to be purchasing only physical copies from now on. I have an older iPad that still works perfectly fine but it isn’t compatible with the new app. It’s really frustrating that I have lost access to about 600 comics. I contacted support and they just said to use kindles online reader to access them which is not user friendly. The old comixology app was much better before Amazon took control
As Amazon now owns both Comixology and Goodreads, do you now if the integration of comics bought in Amazon home pages will appear in Goodreads, like the e-books you buy in Amazon can be imported in your Goodreads account.
My Comixology link was redirecting to a FAQ page that had a lot of information but not how to read comics on the web. Since that was the point of the bookmark it was pretty annoying. Going to the various Amazon sites didn’t help much. I found out about the Kindle Cloud Reader here, so thanks very much for that. This was a big fail for Amazon. Minimum viable product is useful for first releases but I don’t consider what is going on here as a first release. When you give someone something new and then make it better over the next few releases that’s great. What Amazon did is replace something people liked with something much worse. They could have left Comixology the way it was until the new version was at least close to as good. The pushback is very understandable.
I have purchased a lot from ComiXology over the years and while this is frustrating, I am hopeful it will get better (especially in sorting my large library)
Thankfully, it seems that comics no longer available for purchase transferred over with my history—older Dark Horse licenses for Alien, Conan, and Star Wars franchises now owned by Marvel/Disney are still available in my history. Also seem to have all IDW stuff (including Ghostbusters).
I am an iOS user and previously purchased new (and classic) issues through ComiXology.com. Am now being directed to Amazon and can see “collections” available but having trouble finding/purchasing individual issues—even though it balloons my library I prefer to purchase, say, Incredible Hulk #181 in individual digital form than in a collection. Am hoping that I just need more time to learn Amazon system and not that only new issues are available.
Thank you for the thorough rundown. Because of your heads-up, I\\\\\\\’m downloading my backups right now. I share your hope that Amazon will eventually improve upon the Comixolgy experience in the not-too-long term.
Hi! Regarding Amazon eating ComiXology – does this mean no more special offers on comics now?
That’s been a really good way to get me in to comics I might not have tried – plus I have a wish list of Marvel waiting for the next BOGO day!