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L2: Empuraan & More Malayalam Hits Of 2025 You Can’t Miss On Ott ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam cinema in 2025 has delivered some impressive hits that combined great storytelling with powerful performances. Several films won hearts at the box office and are now streaming on digital platforms. From Mohanlal’s much-hyped sequel L2: Empuraan to thrilling dramas like Thudarum, here’s a list of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of the year and where you can stream them.

L2: Empuraan

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, written by Murali Gopy and helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is the sequel to the Lucifer trilogy. In addition to Mohanlal, the film also features Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and Indrajith Sukumaran. This action drama with a political twist has a stylish setup and an engaging narrative. Interested viewers can stream it on JioHotstar.

Alappuzha Gymkhana

Directed by Khalid Rahman, Alappuzha Gymkhana is a feel-good sports film set in a small town.

Rekhachithram Streaming Update (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Malayalam crime thriller Rekhachithram is now available for streaming on Sony Liv. Starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles, the film has captivated audiences with its gripping storyline. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, the screenplay is written by John Manthrikal, while the story is penned by Ramu Sunil. The movie is produced by Kavya Film Company and Ann Mega Media.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan, Indrans, and Nishanth Sagar in pivotal roles. The music and background score are composed by Mujeeb Majeed, the cinematography is handled by Appu Prabhakar, and Shameer Muhammed is the editor.

Released in theaters on January 9, 2025, Rekhachithram received positive reviews from critics and emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year so far, earning over ₹55 crore worldwide. It has become one of Asif Ali’s biggest...

Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, “Rekhachithram” (2025) is a neat thriller with scrupulous attention to detail, fitting a remarkable police procedural. With a significant focus on the “hows” and “whys” of the mystery rather than the “whos,” the Malayalam film craftily peels the layers of the riddle to reveal the ugly truth — all signs of a great mystery thriller. As the main incident is set around the fictional shooting events of a very real Malayalam film, “Kathodu Kathoram,” featuring the legendary Mammootty, “Rekhechithram” will be of particular interest to cinephiles harboring a fondness for Malayalam cinema.

Rekhachithram (2025) Movie Synopsis & Plot Summary:

The opening scene shows two boys walking along a misty path in the jungle. One of the boys, the younger one, tells the other that he has seen his father act in a movie. In this scene, his father, along with three other men, carries a body into the jungle...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Day 33(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Asif Ali starrer Malayalam mystery thriller Rekhachithram enjoyed a glorious run at the box office, emerging as the first super-hit film of Mollywood. However, the collection for the movie has slowed down now, with the numbers mostly being on the lower levels. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the film on its 33rd day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 33

On its 33rd day, the Asif Ali starrer earned a mere 2 lakhs. It witnessed a sharp drop of 60% since it had amassed 5 lakhs on the previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 26.4 crores.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of Rekhachithram comes to 31.15 crores. The movie earned 24.3 when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 55.45 crores. With the day-wise collection of the film now drastically reduced,...

Nani’s Film Overseas Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Last year, Nani came to the silver screen with the crime-action drama Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, directed by Vivek Athreya. The film was originally released in India on August 29, 2024. Now, the film is set to release in Japan. According to 123 Telugu, the movie will hit Japanese theatres on February 14, 2025. An official announcement regarding the Japanese release has been made, and bookings are now open.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is directed and written by Vivek Athreya and features an impressive cast. Nani stars as Surya, with Priyanka Arulmohan as Charulatha, S.J. Suryah as Daya, Murli Sharma as Koormanand, Ajay as Govardhan, Aditi Balan as Bhadra, Sai Kumar as Sankaram, Jhansi as Vasudha, Harshavardhan as Si Sudhakar, Ajay Ghosh as Narayana Prabha, and Subhalekha Sudhakar as Hc Kamalakar N.

The film’s cinematography is by Murali G, editing by Karthika Srinivas, music composed by Jakes Bejoy, and art direction by G.M. Sekhar.

Rekhachithram Box Office Triumph ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

New Delhi: Actor Manoj K. Jayan, known for his role as Vincent aka Vakkachan in the popular film Rekhachithram, recently shared his surprise at the film’s incredible success, which has surpassed ₹75 crore at the global box office just 25 days after its release. Reflecting on his experience with the film, Jayan confessed that he never anticipated it would achieve such blockbuster status.

“My first day as a Vakkachan in Rekhachichithram… first shot, I didn’t think that I would start acting in a movie which is going to get 75 crores + collection,” Jayan shared, highlighting the unexpected success of the film, which has already made a significant impact on audiences across Kerala, Chennai, and Bangalore. Rekhachithram marks a substantial return for Jayan to the big screen after a considerable hiatus, and his performance as the villain has garnered acclaim from critics and audiences.

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Where can you watch Vallyettan?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The movie was written by Ranjith and it was loosely based on the epic Mahabharata. Mammootty played the role of Arakkal Madhavanunni. He was a self-made man and a caring elder brother to his four younger brothers.

The movie completed 24 years since its release. The makers restored it in 4K resolution. The remastered version was re-released in theaters. Now, it is set to stream online.

The movie Vallyettan will stream on Manorama Max. The Ott release date is February 7, 2025. The platform announced this through social media. The movie was first released in theaters on September 10, 2000. After 24 years, it was re-released in 4K on November 29, 2024.

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Longing to watch something different from action or rom com? Then, Rekhachithram is going to be the best pick for you. Yes, this South Indian crime thriller movie hit the silver screens in January, and after garnering a buzz at the box office, Rekhachithram is finally ready to take its most awaited Ott release on February 5, 2025. Through this blog post, let’s take a deeper look into the thrilling ride of Rekhachithram, which is filled with mystery and suspense.

Quick Rundown of the Movie: Rekhachithram

Rekhachithram is a Malayalam language movie starring Asif Ali and directed by Jofin T. Chacko. The movie is produced by Venu Kunnappily under the banner of production companies Kavya Film Company and Ann Mega Media. Apart from featuring Asif Ali in the main lead role, the cast of the movie also includes Anaswara Ranjan and Manoj K. Jayan. The music composition of the movie was headed by Mujeeb Majeed,...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 19 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery thriller film Rekhachithram continues to rake a moolah at the box office. The Asif Ali starrer also gained a whopping 300% plus returns with its latest collection. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the film on its 19th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 19

On its 19th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned around 19 lakhs. This was quite a prominent drop of almost 76% as it had garnered 81 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 25.15 crores.

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Including the taxes, the gross collection of the Asif Ali starrer comes to 29.67 crores.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 14 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Asif Ali starrer Malayalam mystery thriller film Rekhachithram is yet another successful offering from Mollywood. The movie is continuing to rage a storm at the box office. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 14th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 14

On its 14th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned around 40 lakhs. This was a drop of almost 17% since the film had earned 47 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 22.97 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection of the film stands at 27.10 crores. The film earned a decent 23 crores when it came to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of Rekhachithram now comes to 50.1 crores. The movie has now crossed 50 crores on its 14th day. Going by the positive word of mouth,...

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery crime thriller Rekhachithram has witnessed a stellar run at the box office. Not only this, but the Asif Ali starrer has also become the first big hit of Mollywood in 2025. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 12th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12

The Asif Ali starrer earned 50 lakhs on its 12th day when it came to its day-wise collection. This was a drop of almost 72% as the movie had garnered 1.85 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 22.1 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection now comes to 26.07 crores. Rekhachithram earned around 17 crores when it came to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 43.07 crores. The movie is now slowly inching towards 50 crores.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam mystery crime thriller Rekhachithram is enjoying a stellar run at the box office. The movie has emerged as the first big hit of Mollywood in 2025. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 11th day.

Rekhachithram Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11

On its 11th day, the Asif Ali starrer earned 1.85 crore when it comes to the day-wise collection, according to Sacnilk. This was an increase of almost 19% wherein the film had amassed 1.55 crore. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 21.6 crore.

At the same time, the gross collection stands at 25.48 crore. The overseas collection of the Asif Ali stands at 17 crore. At the same time, the worldwide collection of Rekhachithram now stands at 42.48 crore. The movie is now slowly inching towards 50 crores. Given the steady upward graph in...

Everything you need to know about Rekhachithram (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In 2024, Asif Ali had a great year. The year began with his cameo in the hit Varshangalkku Shesham, and then his next film was Thalavan, where he played a police officer and one of the main protagonists. The movie did well, and even a sequel was announced. While his next venture, Level Cross, wasn’t a huge success, many critics considered it a good film, with most reactions being mixed. Unfortunately, his next film, Adios Amigo, didn’t do well at the box office.

However, Asif Ali’s next outing was part of a multi-starrer anthology web series, Manorathangal, based on the works of M.T. Vasudevan Nair. His following project, Kishkindha Kaandam, turned out to be a massive hit—something no one expected. Now, in 2025, his first film of the year, Rekhachithram, a crime investigation drama, is getting a lot...

Mammootty’s Valliettan Returning To Theatres In 4K? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

For many of us, Mammootty’s Valliettan is a nostalgic film. A classic from 2000, this beloved movie has been a staple of festival viewing on Kairali TV, airing without fail during every celebration. Over the years, it has become a cherished part of our cultural tapestry, loved by audiences for its timeless appeal. After 24 years, the film is making a grand comeback, not on the small screen, but in theatres, in stunning 4K resolution with Dolby audio.

Loosely inspired by the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Valliettan is more than just a movie; it’s a saga of familial ties, power struggles, and values. You can find everything you need to know about this much-anticipated return, including details on the plot, release date, cast, crew, and more in this article.

Cast And Crew Of Valliettan

Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith,...

Best Malayalam Movies to Watch Right Now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The magic of Mollywood knows no bounds. Despite the absence of traditional pan-Indian blockbusters, Malayalam films have captured hearts far beyond Kerala’s shores, earning recognition as a pan-Indian sensation. While ambitious attempts like “King of Kotha,” “Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea,” and “Malaikottai Vaaliban” may have faced challenges, the true marvel lies in how local gems have won over audiences nationwide. Join us on an exploration as we unveil the top 10 Malayalam movies that break cultural barriers, promising an enchanting journey filled with heart-warming tales, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visuals. Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyous world of Mollywood and experience cinema like never before!

10. Second Show (2012)

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Gauthami Nair, Sunny Wayne Runtime: 2h 6m IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Available on: YouTube

The film begins with Harilal, an ex-convict known as Lalu,...

Jeethu Joseph, the acclaimed director of films like Drishyam, Memories and Papanasam, has announced his next project with Kooman writer Krishna Kumar. The film titled Nunakuzhy will be produced by Saregama and Yoodlee Films.

The film will feature Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup and Aju Varghese in prominent roles. The cinematography will be handled by Satheesh Kurup and the editing by V. S. Vinayak.

According to Jeethu, the film will be different from his other announced projects such as Neru, Drishyam 3 and Ram.

The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will be shot in various locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The makers are planning to release the film in 2024.

Thiruvananthapuram, July 31 (Ians) Four decades later after Urvashi first donned the grease paint at age 10 in the late seventies, she continues to go strong and has earned herself a landmark when her latest Tamil release ‘Appatha’ was her 700th film.

“I never realised it and only after the media raised this point, I knew about it,” was her modest reaction when asked about her achievement.

On her latest release she says when director Priyadarshan told her about her role, she was a bit apprehensive as he was saying it was about a mature character and then I had doubts, but later when the story was said, I felt I will be able to handle it and did it.

In her four decade long acting career mostly in Malayalam films and also Tamil films besides other South Indian languages and also Hindi, she has attributed her success to her directors.

“Even...

Sumith Naval is an actor who made his debut in the Malayalam film industry with the 2007 cult film Big B, directed by Amal Neerad. He played the role of Bijo John Kurishingal, one of the four adopted sons of Mary Teacher, who seek revenge for her murder. The film starred Mammootty in the lead role of Bilal John Kurishingal, along with Manoj K Jayan, Bala and Mamtha Mohandas in other important roles.

Recently, in an interview with Milestone Makers, Sumith Naval opened up about his journey and revealed how he got the opportunity to act in Big B. He said that he was working as an assistant director in Bollywood, where he met Amal Neerad, who was the cinematographer of the same film. Amal Neerad offered him the role of Bijo, which he happily accepted for three reasons.

Sumith Naval Interview

One was his passion for acting, as he is...

MollywoodWriter Ns Madhavan had expressed his displeasure and lodged a complaint about the film’s title, which is also the title of his popular short story named after a football player.Higuita, an upcoming Malayalam film whose title had courted controversy a few months ago, will release on March 31. A political thriller, Higuita features Suraj Venjaramood and Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead. The film is scripted and directed by Hemanth G Nair. The controversy broke out towards the end of 2022 when renowned writer and orator Ns Madhavan expressed displeasure at the film’s name, which is also the title of an earlier short story he wrote based on the former Colombian football player Rene Higuita. He had said at the time, "Malayalam cinema has always loved and respected writers. What this venture has done is to take away my rights to the title for a movie based on my story,...

ObituaryStarting his acting career in theatre, he became noticed in films in the 90s, for his unique voice and dialogue delivery.Tnm StaffKochu Preman, an actor who made a mark with his distinguishable voice in Malayalam cinema, passed away of respiratory disease on the afternoon of Saturday, December 3. He was 68 years old, and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He had worked in over 130 films in a span of 25 years. Officially Ks Premkumar, Kochu Preman began his acting days in theatre before debuting in films. He mostly played comedic roles but would sometimes do serious characters. Though he made his film debut in 1979 with Ezhunirangal, it is through Dilliwala Rajakumaran which came out 17 years after that, that Kochu Preman became noticed. The velichapad (oracle) in Thilakkam, the drunk government official in Pattabhishekam, the tea shop man in Varathan, the funny uncle in In Ghost House Inn are...

Kochi, July 8: Issues between divorced Malayalam star couple - Urvasi and Manoj K. Jayan - Sunday took another turn with the former commencing legal steps against the latter for lowering her dignity by calling her a drunkard.

The two separated in 2008 after eight years of marriage and have been engaged in a legal battle over possession of their 10-year-old daughter since then.

Things went from bad to worse Friday when at the Family Court here,.

Kochi, July 6: It was not a scene out of a Malayalam film but real life drama as divorced star couple Manoj K. Jayan and actress Urvasi Friday came face-to-face in a Kerala court here over the custody of their child.

Their 10-year-old daughter Kunjatta also was present and she refused to accompany her mother, which forced the family court to ask Jayan to take her back to his home.

The two stars decided to separate.