Best Malayalam Crime Thrillers: In every craft of storytelling and in-emotion realism, the influx of Malayalam cinema in the past ten years is expected to have made some of the very cleverest and sharpest Indian thrillers-a combination of mystery, pouring emotions along with exceptional psychology in film-making-that has produced the best possible suspense-filled mood for those who hunt for stories of this kind: ten crime-thriller Malayalam films that have found their places online.
A classic serial-killer thriller starring Kunchacko Boban as criminologist who assists police in solving bloody murders. The mind-blowing background score and unexpected surprise turns make it the watch-and-live-the-experience for mystery lovers.
Joju George shines as a retired cop who inadvertently stumbles upon a shocking medical-crime conspiracy. It is a blend of emotional storytelling and investigative brilliance which turns this into an interesting human drama crime film.
Tovino Thomas and Mamta Mohandas lead this science-based thriller about the murders of children in Thiruvananthapuram. Cleverly going to the bottom of the forensic details one of the most re-watchable Malayalam thrillers.
A psychological thriller which features Prithviraj Sukumaran in the role of a cheerful cop, who takes to solving a sensitive case, but loses memory in the process. The shocking twist at the end makes it one of the boldest thrillers in Malayalam cinema.
Memories, which is unique to director Jeethu Joseph, follows a guilt-ridden police officer who is sucked into a serial killer case. It is the mixture of emotion, suspense, and redemption which has ensured its timelessness.
Mohanlal gives one of his best performances in this thriller where a father tries to protect his family following a crime that goes awry. With masterly direction and unforgettable climax, Drishyam remains a genre classic.
Directed by Jeethu Joseph, this one-location mystery featuring Mohanlal unfolds during a friends’ reunion that turns deadly. Each character hides something, keeping the audience guessing until the end.
A night-set thriller that is entirely dialogue-driven featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran. Ideas about faith, revenge, and human morality will be examined within confined spaces throughout the film.
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In this psychological crime drama, Asif Ali plays a police officer whose thirst for validation spirals out of control. The gripping story balances emotion and suspense.
A very dark revenge thriller featuring Mammootty, Rorschach packs psychological horror with slow-burn storytelling. Its visuals and symbolism make this a very different viewing experience.