Top 5 Malayalam Sci-Fi Thrillers to Watch If You Loved Lokah

Malayalam Sci-Fi Thrillers: Malayalam has, no doubt, established an identity in experimental storytelling. Joining that bandwagon is the category for sci-fi thrillers. If you found Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra promising in terms of a futuristic world, here are five Malayalam sci-fi thrillers to explore-and where you can stream them:

1. Aavasavyuham (2022) – SonyLIV:

An award-winning eco-science fiction piece, Aavasavyuham circles the human dependence on ecosystems in a thrilling yet philosophical way. The innovative narrative of the film was hailed across festival circuits, and now, Aavasavyuham is streaming on SonyLIV.

2. Gaganachari (2024) – Amazon Prime Video

A futuristic mockumentary, this film is a blend of satire and alien intervention in a dystopian setting. It’s among the most experimental sci-fi attempts in Malayalam cinema. The film was released theatrically in 2024. Awaited for OTT release soon, channels like SonyLIV and Amazon Prime Video are in talks.

3. Churuli (2021) – SonyLIV:

Helmed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Churuli will take you into a surrealistic forest where time and perception get completely blurred. Although it is not a hardcore sci-fi, it is memorable due to its eerily speculative narrative. Currently streaming on SonyLIV.

4. 9 (Nine) (2019) – JioHotstar:

9 is one of the few budget Malayalam sci-fi movies and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. Set against the backdrop of a comet that generates a blackout for nine days on earth, it marries elements of science fiction with an emotionally laden narrative. It is now on Disney+ Hotstar.

5. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) – In theatres

The newest of the lot, Lokah is an ambitious sci-fi thriller that practically opens up a whole new world of cinema for the audience from Malayalam films. It is currently running successfully in theatres, and its OTT release is expected later in 2025. Its tantalizing futuristic visuals along with an engaging storyline have it currently popular in theatres.

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From cosmic phenomena to dystopian futures, Malayalam sci-fi thrillers are always stretching their creative boundaries. If you’re still amazed by Lokah, then just streaming these gems will deepen that love for regional sci-fi cinema.