These Malayalam movies releasing this January will take you to a new world of cinematic brilliance. Isn’t it interesting? Check out our selection of exciting new releases this month from thrilling dramas to heartwarming comedies.
1) Rekhachithram
Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, and Manoj K. Jayan
Release date: January 6, 2025
Suspended officer Vivek Gopinath rejoins his duty after being involved in a gambling scandal. He is given the job of solving a 40-year-old murder case with an unknown victim. He hopes that his case of the long-unsolved mystery will give him back his honor.
2) Ennu Swantham Punyalan
Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, and Anaswara Rajan
Release date: January 10, 2025
Priest Thomas who prefers a quiet life, finds his world changed for the worse when a young woman and a thief unexpectedly show up at his church mansion. Their arrival creates chaos that shows humorous and dramatic events.
3) Pravinkoodu Shappu
Cast: Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, and Chandini Sreedharan
Release date: January 16, 2025
The story follows the investigation of Komban Babu’s death at a toddy shop. After 11 people stayed overnight, the shop owner was found dead. A police officer questions the group to find out the truth behind the murder and why his body was left hanging.
4) Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal
Cast: Joju George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Alencier Ley Lopez
Release date: January 16, 2025
The brothers struggle with a difficult relationship due to their family’s dark past. They reunite for their mother’s funeral and at their house, they remember back painful memories, leading to conflicts and forcing them to confront their hatred for each other.
5) Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse
Cast: Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, and Lena
Release date: January 23, 2025
This film marks the directorial debut of Tamil director Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film will witness Mammootty playing a Sherlock-style character added with humor.
6) Am Ah
Cast: Dileesh Pothan, Jaffar Idukki, and Devadarshini
Release date: January 24, 2025
Am Ah is a suspense thriller set in Idukki. The film makes the Malayalam debut of Tamil actress Devadarshini, known for her roles in 96 (2018) and Meiyazhagan (2024).
7) Thudarum
Cast: Mohanlal, Shobana, Farhaan Faasil, and Irshad Ali
Release date: January 30, 2025
The film is a simple story set in a small town, focusing on the life of a middle-class family. It marks the reunion of Mohanlal and veteran actress Shobana after several years.
