Top 5 Malayalam Suspense Thriller Movies of 2025

Malayalam cinema released many strong suspense thrillers in 2025. These films used simple storytelling, sharp twists, and powerful acting. Each movie kept the audience guessing until the end. They mixed crime, mystery, and emotional moments. Here are the top suspense thrillers that became popular in early 2025.

Swapnasundari

The movie becomes a thriller when a series of mysterious deaths of women begins. An investigation starts, and the truth slowly comes out. The film keeps viewers engaged with tension and surprise.

Director: Philip K. J.

Writers: Royitta Angamali, Seethu Anson, Kumar Zen

Stars: Rajith Kumar, Jinto Body Craft, Sharon Sahim

IMDb: 8.5/10

Rekhachithram

The movie begins with a dark scene in the past. Four men carry a dead body out of a house. Two young boys see this strange moment from far away. The next day, one boy says he saw his father acting in a movie, describing the same scene he witnessed. This moment starts a long mystery.

Director: Jofin T. Chacko

Writers: Jofin T. Chacko, John Manthrickal, Ramu Sunil

Stars: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K. Jayan

IMDb: 7.9/10

Thudarum

The film takes place in the peaceful hill town of Perunad. Benz, a taxi driver, once worked as a famous stuntman. He left the film industry after a tragic accident took the life of his best friend. His calm life changes when new events disturb the town.

Director: Tharun Moorthy

Writers: Tharun Moorthy, K. R. Sunil

Stars: Mohanlal, Shobana, Bharathiraja

IMDb: 7.5/10

Identity

Amar Felix works in a clothing store and secretly records women. He uses the videos to blackmail them. He repeats this crime with many victims. One day, a stranger enters his warehouse, kills him, and burns the place. The mystery behind the killer forms the main plot.

Directors: Anas Khan, Akhil Paul

Writers: Anas Khan, Akhil Paul

Stars: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai

IMDb: 7.2/10

Ronth

The movie follows SI Yohannan and new officer Dinanath. They work night patrol and face many cases. They handle a suicide, a violent man troubling neighbors, domestic abuse, and a girl who runs away with a boy from a poor family. Dinanath carries trauma from his father's suicide, which affects his actions.

Director: Shahi Kabir

Writer: Shahi Kabir

Stars: Dileesh Pothan, Roshan Mathew, Lakshmi Menon

IMDb: 7.1/10