Thudarum proved that deep content sells, raking in a massive ₹118.80 crore at the box office. Fans on platforms like r/MalayalamMovies routinely rank it as a top-three artistic triumph of the year due to its airtight pacing and brilliant ensemble performances. Top Critical Darlings & Fan Favorites

Malayalam cinema excels at political satire, and this film is no exception. It showcases the chaotic, humorous, and often absurd realities of local grassroots politics in a small Kerala village. Basil Joseph’s impeccable comic timing makes this a perfect weekend watch. 5. The Action-Spectacle: Iron Bound Genre: Action / Neo-Noir Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran Director: Amal Neerad

If you are looking for the best-reviewed Malayalam movies of 2025, the year was dominated by high-grossing blockbusters and critically acclaimed thrillers:

. Based on critical acclaim and box office performance, here are some of the best-rated Malayalam movies from 2025: Top-Rated Critical Hits Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra : A highly acclaimed adventure mystery starring Kalyani Priyadarshan