Top 10 Malayalam Thriller Movies To Watch Online In 2023

The beginnings of the top Malayalam Thriller films can be seen in the early films of Prem Nazir. Malayalam cinema industry has produced a great many thrillers and it was no different during the peak of Nazir's career. Who can overlook movies like Cochin Express, CID Nazir, Lanka Dahanam, Panchavadi and various other thrillers by Nazir? Nirnayam (1995) is still remembered as the greatest among films that deal with medical crimes. Here is the list of malayalam movies to watch in 2023.

1. Anjaam Pathira

Midhun Manuel Thomas's Anjaam Pathira follows a serial murderer who is targeting policemen in the town. Psychologist Anwar Hussain gets help from his police buddy Anil to get to the bottom of the puzzle. The film takes unexpected twists and turns to eventually discover the cause and the murderer's identity. Midhun Manuel Thomas succeeded in creating a straightforward yet captivating story, and at times, Anjaam Pathira reminded me of Jeethu Joseph's Memories and Ram Kumar's Ratsasan. It is one of the top Malayalam Thriller Movies.

2. Ira

The movie Ira revolves around the tale of Dr. Aryan who is set up to be the assassin of Minister Chandy. Aryan was asked to do check-ups for Chandy, who suffered from a heart condition and passed away due to cardiac arrest, putting him in a tough spot. Rajiv, a cop, is trying to find solutions to the mysteries in Aryan's life. He investigates the people Aryan had dealings with in order to uncover the truth. This film, loaded with exciting moments, is a great effort from the new director, and is worth watching.

3. 7th Day

7th Day is a gripping story of mysterious fatalities, disappearances and the protagonist, IPS officer David Abraham, on a mission to find out the truth. The plot revolves around David and a crew of his buddies who are in a dire situation as they are drawn into a series of unfortunate happenings. Even though the strange occurrences seem to be unconnected, tension builds up until it reaches an intense climax involving the IPS officer and his group of friends (one of them passes away under mysterious circumstances). Undoubtedly one of the greatest Malayalam Thriller Movies.

4. Grandmaster

Grandmaster is a thriller focusing on Chandrasekhar, the head of the Metro Crime Stopper squad. He faces a serial killer, who leaves clues at the crime scenes. Chandrasekhar later discovers that the killer has some kind of link to his life and the mystery of the killer's identity drives the plot forward. The battle of wits between the cop and the killer is depicted through a chess game, thus tying the title of the movie to the story. Despite some minor flaws in the directing, the movie is still a great watch due to its gripping story.

5. JOSEPH

Padmakumar's film examines the life of Joseph, a retired police officer with an extraordinary ability to analyze criminal cases. He gets embroiled in a criminal case involving the unexpected death of his ex-wife and his further investigation uncovers a greater conspiracy, causing him to frantically search for evidence. Joju does an impressive job portraying the character, and the technical aspects of the film such as the cinematography, editing, and exceptional storyline and direction, makes Joseph (2018) a must-watch for movie buffs, and one of the greatest Malayalam Thriller Movies.

6. Angels

Jean Markos' Angels follows the story of the murder of three women, which is dubbed the Cemetery Case and draws the attention of the media. Third Eye is a popular show on television and Father Varghese Punyalan asks anchor Haritha Menon to feature his book on her show. During the broadcast, Fr. Varghese Punyalan shares a major revelation about the Cemetery Case and implicates Hameem Hyder. While the movie has a few interesting elements, it has some unresolved plot points, making it a decent movie to watch once. One of the Best Malayalam Thriller Movies.

7. Lilli

Prasobh Vijayan's movie, Lilli, tells the tale of a strong and brave woman, Lilli (Samyuktha Menon), who is snatched away by three men while she is expecting. This abduction is related to her murky past. Her survival is what makes up the remainder of the story.

8. Mumbai Police

The Mumbai Police follows the lives of three police officers; Antony Mosses, Aaryan John, and Farhan. The movie begins with an incident that leads to Antony Mosses losing his memory. Despite this, he is still determined to solve the case he was working on before the accident, which includes the murder of Aaryan, his friend and colleague. The script was written masterfully by Bobby and Sanjay, and Prithviraj's portrayal of Antony Mosses is one of the most impressive characters in his career.

9. Vettah

Rajesh Pillai's movie Vettah is a tale of investigation which eventually turns into a revenge story in its latter half. After the abduction of a renowned actress, Sreebala IPS (played by Manju Warrier) and her partner Xylex (portrayed by Indrajith Sukumaran) quickly locate the person responsible, Melvin (Kunchako Boban). Melvin fabricates several accounts throughout the inquiry, which ends up resulting in some unexpected incidents. Melvin had his own intentions for the abduction, which ultimately leads to a plan of vengeance. Even with a few script deficiencies, Vettah is still worth watching.

10. Drishyam

Georgekutty (Mohanlal) is living a tranquil life with his family, when suddenly their lives are thrown into turmoil when they are accused of a crime. Drishyam follows Georgekutty's journey as he desperately attempts to protect his family when the situation spirals out of control. This leads to a series of unfortunate events, ultimately resulting in the police arresting Georgekutty and his family, and subjecting them to physical abuse. But what is the family hiding? The plot is unique in that the audience already knows who the culprit is - the suspense is instead in whether they can escape the situation or not. The movie, with its originality, has been remade into multiple languages, and has seen considerable success at the box office across the country.