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What makes this distinctly Malayali? The script reportedly grounds the cosmic horror in the protagonist’s memories of his village in Alappuzha. Think Gravity meets Aadujeevitham —a survival drama set in the vacuum of space. Visual effects are being handled by a hybrid team from London and Chennai, aiming for a summer 2026 release. Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery Expected Cast: Mammootty
Krishand, the indie icon ( Aavasavyuham ), returns to the mockumentary sci-fi genre that put him on the map. Yanthram is a satirical take on the AI boom in Kerala’s startup culture. coming soon movies malayalam sci-fi 2026
After the family dramas, Anjali Menon surprises everyone with a speculative fiction piece. Kannadi Lokam explores a parallel dimension accessible through antique mirrors scattered across old Nair tharavads (ancestral homes). What makes this distinctly Malayali
Mammootty is rumored to play a retired cyber cop caught in a paradox: what happens when the recorded memory doesn't match reality? Expect Lijo’s signature surreal visuals mixed with a deeply philosophical take on privacy, truth, and identity. This one is tipped for a December 2026 awards-season run. Director: Anjali Menon Expected Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Nimisha Sajayan Visual effects are being handled by a hybrid
Malayalam cinema, long celebrated for its realistic storytelling and character-driven narratives, is about to break its own mould. If 2024 and 2025 were about expanding genres, 2026 is shaping up to be the year Mollywood goes interstellar.
Following the massive success of Minnal Murali and Anweshippin Kandethum , Tovino Thomas is reportedly teaming up with cinematographer-turned-director Rathish Ambat for Gaganam . Described as a "hard sci-fi" thriller, the film is rumored to deal with the first manned mission from India to a lunar base, which goes horribly wrong.