Underrated Malayalam Murder Mystery Movies You Must Watch

Malayalam Murder Mystery Movies: Indeed, Malayalam cinema is quite popular for its relatively long tradition in murder mystery films. Many of these films receive publicity headlines across India, while many remain hidden treasures in the audience’s memories outside Kerala. This is the compilation of some of the most undiscovered Malayalam murder mystery movies that should be watched.

1. Yavanika

Classic thriller directed by K. G. George: a tabla player disappears mysteriously from a live theater troupe. Sharp characterization and tightly woven plot will keep the viewer gussed till the very end. Realistic depiction of human behavior under suspicion makes this film stand out in Malayalam cinema.

2. Memories

Memories by Jeethu Joseph portrays its retired police officer memoria haunted by his past and solves a murdering spree. He beautifully combines suspense with some emotional depth in which Mohanlal acts one of the best investigative roles, even though recognized among critics but underrated outside Kerala.

3. Anjaam Pathiraa

The 2020 film, Anjaam Pathiraa is a thriller which later solves the murder mystery aligned with a serial killer. the movie shows us the dilemma behind a criminologist, and his contributions in solving in the case.

4. Grandmaster

Mohanlal plays a smart and poised officer in Grandmaster, a suspense and action-drama film. The film did quite well from a patronage standpoint in Kerala, although it became less geographically widespread.

5. Detective

Detective is less well known as a thriller, although, in fact, it tells the story of a young detective on an investigation revolving around clever murder. The plot is quirky and includes some understated performances in order for the viewer to experience a fresh angle in the classic whodunit plot.

Why You Should Watch These Films

These prove the underrated examples of intelligent suspense-filled storytelling that Malayalam cinema routinely offers. For somebody who loves murder mysteries, these classic and contemporary thrillers should be much more appreciated.

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