Some of the greatest films to see this year have come from the Malayalam cinema industry. This year, the filmmakers experimented with a variety of genres, which heightened the audience’ enthusiasm for the films. The film of Malayalam is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, technological innovation, and great narrative. But their capacity to produce blockbusters each year continually fascinates the public. With its variety of genres and subjects, the Malayalam film industry has always been a distinct standout. The best 20 Malayalam films that were released in 2022 are discussed in this blog. The ranking was chosen based on a variety of factors, including the total gross income and view time. See what you still need to watch by checking them out!
Best Malayalam Movies of 2022 to Watch Online on OTT Platform
The following is a list of some of the top Malayalam films that were made this year and released on various OTT platforms:
| Movie Name | IMDB Rating | OTT Platform |
| Beeshma Parvam | 7.7 | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Pada | 7.8 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Night Drive | 6.7 | Netflix |
| Freedom Fight | 7.5 | SonyLiv |
| Bhoothakaalam | 7.5 | SonyLiv |
| Bro Daddy | 7 | Disney+ Hotsar |
| Puzhu | 6.2 | SonyLiv |
| Jo and Jo | 7.1 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 12th Man | 6.9 | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Malayankunju | 6.9 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Padma | 5 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Thallumaala | 7 | Netflix |
| Palthu Janwar | 7 | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Oru Thekkan Thallu Case | 6.5 | Netflix |
| Pathonpatham Noottandu | 7.1 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Ottu | 6 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Kotthu | 7.3 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Eesho | 6.2 | SonyLiv |
| Padavettu | 7.8 | Netflix |
| Rorschach | 7.1 | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Vichithram | 8.9 | TBA |
| Ariyippu | 8.3 | Netflix |
Beeshma Parvam
The film, which was directed by Amal Neerad, is about a man named Michael who has taken over the Kochi family company. However, his subordinates find his treatment of them to be impolite, and they band together to get revenge and hatch a scheme to bring down both him and his company. The film premiered in theatres on March 3, 2022, and on April 1, 2022, it was made available online via Disney+ Hotstar.
Cast: Mammootty, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Nadia Moidu, and others.
Release Date: 1st April, 2022
Duration: 144 minutes
Genre:Â Action, Crime, Drama
Pada
The movie, directed by Kamal KM, is based on a true tale from the 1990s, when the government passed laws that worked against the people and took away their rights in order to safeguard capitalism. The plot of the film centres on a small group of individuals who battle for their rights and persuade the government to repeal potentially detrimental legislation. The movie premiered in theatres on March 10, 2022, and was afterwards made available on Amazon Prime Video, an OTT service.
Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George, and Dileesh Pothan
Release Date: 10th March, 2022
Duration: 130 minutes
Genre:Â Crime, Drama, Thriller
Night Drive
The narrative of the film, which was directed by Vysakh, centres on the life of a young couple who have an accident while out for a drive. They are caught in the between of a crooked politician who wants to take them with him and a police officer who is looking into their case. The film premiered in theatres on March 11, 2022, and was subsequently made available on Netflix’s OTT service.
Cast: Anna Ben, Roshan Mathew, Indrajith Sukumaran, Siddique
Release Date: 11th March, 2022
Duration: 118 minutes
Genre:Â Drama, Thriller
Freedom Fight
The plot of the film, which was directed by Akhil Anilkumar, Jeo Baby, Francies Louis, Kunjila Mascillamani, and Jithin Issac Thomas, centres on the lives of five distinct people. This anthology film, which is based on five short tales, discusses the value of freedom in society. The movie, which debuted in theatres on February 11, 2022, is now accessible via the OTT service SonyLiv.
Cast: Joju George, Rohini, Rajisha Vijayan, Josey Sijo, and others.
Release Date: 11th February, 2022
Duration: 152 minutes
Genre:Â Drama
Bhoothakaalam
The story of the film, which was directed by Rahul Sadasivan, centres on the lives of a mother and son team who, following the loss of a family member, encounter some horrific events that lead them to question whether what is happening to them is real or if they are simply losing their minds from the grief. The movie, which was presented in theatres on January 21, 2022, is now accessible to viewers via the OTT service SonyLiv.
Cast: Shane Nigam, Revathi, Saiju Kurup, Valsala Menon, and others.
Release Date: 21st January, 2022
Duration: 105 minutes
Genre:Â Drama, Horror, Mystery
Bro Daddy
The plot of the film, which was directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, centres on the life of a guy who, after witnessing some shady happenings at their home, decides, together with his father, to look into the circumstances and face the difficulties that arise. On January 26, 2022, the film had a direct release on the OTT service Disney+ Hotstar.
Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Lalu Alex, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and others,
Release Date: 26th January, 2022
Duration: 159 minutes
Genre:Â Comedy, Drama
Puzhu
The psychological film, which was directed by Ratheena, follows the life of Kuttan, a guy who shares an apartment with his wife and kid Kichu. Kichu is irritated by his father’s character and wants him to pass away. When Kuttan’s younger sister, with whom he has a tense relationship, moves in an apartment next to his home with his spouse, whom Kuttan hates much more, he starts to feel paranoid that someone may be plotting to kill him. Following all of these incidents, Kuttan becomes insane and begins behaving psychopathically. On May 12, 2022, the film was instantly launched on the OTT service SonyLiv.
Cast: Mammootty, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Vasudev Sajeesh Marar, Appunni Sasi, and others.
Release Date: 12th May, 2022
Duration: 122 minutes
Genre:Â Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jo and Jo
It is a narrative that takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic’s second phase lockdown and is directed by Arun D. Jose. It centres on the lives of two siblings, Jomol and Jomon, who are constantly eager to reveal each other’s secret to their parents, which causes many discrepancies in their relationship. The plot twist occurs when they discover a love letter from an enigmatic author. Jomol and Jomon spend the most of their time trying to determine whether the letter was intended for the other person. The film premiered in theatres on May 13, 2022, and was afterwards made available on Amazon Prime Video, an OTT service.
Cast: Nikila Vimal, Mathew Thomas, Naslen, Melvin, and others.
Release Date: 13th May, 2022
Duration: 134 minutes
Genre:Â Comedy, Drama
12th Man
The premise of the film, which was directed by Jeethu Joseph, centres on the lives of eleven friends who gather together to celebrate a bachelor party. However, when they get a call telling them of a death, everything unravels. A inebriated police officer intervenes to try to solve the mystery by determining if the death was accidental or murderous. On May 20, 2022, the film was immediately made available on the OTT service Disney+ Hotstar.
Cast: Mohanlal, Shivada Nair, Chandhunadh, Priyanka Nair, and others.
Release Date: 20th May, 2022
Duration:Â 163 minutes
Genre:Â Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Malayankunju
The premise of the Sajimon Prabhakar-directed film centres on the life of Anikkuttan, a mechanic who becomes unstable after his father kills himself and his sister elopes with a lower caste guy the day before her wedding. Anikkuttan does not appear to get along well with his next-door neighbour Suni, and he despises her infant daughter who wakes him up in the middle of the night. But after losing his mother in a landslide, his life falls apart, and everyone in that region dies save for Suni’s daughter. Since Suni’s daughter had lost her family in the war, Anikkuttan brings her to the hospital to get healed before ultimately accepting her as his daughter.
Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Rajisha Vijayan, Indrans, Jaffer Idukki, and others.
Release Date: 22nd July, 2022
Duration: 114 minutes
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Padma
The narrative of the Anoop Menon-directed film centres on the lives of psychologist Ravishankar and his wife Padmaja, who now play key roles in a decent society. They reside in a metropolis. He observes various life-altering incidents that occur with his clients throughout their sessions and attempts to assist them overcome them. On July 15, 2022, the film was immediately distributed on the OTT service Amazon Prime Video.
Cast: Surabhi Lakshmi, Anoop Menon, Mohammad Salman Khan, Mareena, and others.
Release Date: 15th July, 2022
Duration: 122 minutes
Genre: Drama
Thallumaala
The narrative of the film, which was directed by Khalid Rahman, centres on the life of a man who is about to get married but things go wrong for him and other things happen in his life that entirely change his intentions. The film premiered in theatres on August 12, 2022, and was then made available on Netflix on September 11, 2022.
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Shine Tom Chacko, and Chemban Vinod Jose.
Release Date: 11th September, 2022
Duration: 148 minutes
Genre:Â Action, Comedy, Drama
Palthu Janwar
The premise of the film, which was directed by Sangeeth P. Rajan, centres on the life of Prasoon, an animator who is made to work as a veterinary inspector despite having little interest in the position. Prasoon encounters several difficulties during his employment, and his employees frequently accuse him of wrongdoings that he has not committed. The film premiered in theatres on September 2, 2022, and via the OTT service Disney+ Hotstar on October 14, 2022.
Cast: Basil Joseph, Johny Anthony, Dileesh Pothan, Indrans, and others.
Release Date: 14th October, 2022
Duration: 117 minutes
Genre:Â Comedy, Drama
Oru Thekkan Thallu Case
The movie, which was directed by Sreejith N, centres on the lives of Ammini Pilla, Podiyan Pilla, and Vasanthi. The situation changes when Podiyan visits Vasanthi only out of sexual attraction, which Ammini notices and smacks Podiyan for. Ammini Pilla gets hit by Podiyan and his companions, who also put him in bed rest for a month. Ammini intends to punish Podiyan for putting his life in jeopardy and to teach him a lesson about how to treat people nicely in the future. The movie first appeared in theatres on September 8, 2022, and was afterwards made available on Netflix’s OTT service.
Cast: Biju Menon, Padmapriya, Roshan Mathew, Nimisha Sajayan, and others.
Release Date: 8th September, 2022
Duration: 152 minutes
Genre:Â Action, Comedy, Drama
Padavettu
The film Padavettu, which was directed by Liju Krishna, depicts the tale of the less fortunate members of society who must battle for their rights in order to establish their own identities and access to resources that are intended for everyone. The film premiered in theatres on October 21, 2022, and was subsequently made available on the OTT service Netflix.
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Aditi Balan, Shammi Thilakan, Shine Tom Chacko, and others.
Release Date: 21st October, 2022
Duration: 145 minutes
Genre:Â Action, Drama, Thriller
Rorschach
The premise of the film, which was directed by Nissam Basheer, centres on the life of a guy named Luke Anthony who is out to get revenge on everyone who has wronged him in the past and entirely destroyed his future. The film premiered in theatres on October 7, 2022, and was then made available on the streaming service Disney+ Hotstar on November 11, 2022.
Cast: Mammootty, Asif Ali, Jagadish, Bindu Panikkar, and others.
Release Date: 11th November, 2022
Duration: 150 minutes
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
