Some years Malayalam cinema gives you one big action wave. 2025 gave you an entire coastline—from muscle-and-grit thrillers to slick mind-games, and even a full superhero swing that made the genre feel… bigger, louder, and strangely more personal.
So here’s my handpicked watchlist of the best Malayalam action movies of 2025—the films that brought punches, pressure-cooker stakes, and that Mollywood knack for making action feel earned (not just edited). A few of these are already on ZEE5, and for the rest, think of this as your “don’t miss” tracker for 2025’s Malayalam action run.
How I Picked These Malayalam Action Movies Of 2025
For this list of the best Malayalam action movies of 2025, I stuck to one rule: the action must matter to the story. Not just slow-motion swagger—real stakes, strong craft, and moments that stay with you after the credits. If you’re building your watchlist, start with the latest drops on our Movies section and keep this list handy as you go.
L2: Empuraan
If 2025 had an “event film” in Mollywood action, this was it. L2: Empuraan arrived in theatres on 27 March 2025 and played like a high-voltage continuation—bigger scale, heavier stakes, and a world that feels wired to explode at any moment. If you follow Mohanlal Movies or track Prithviraj Sukumaran Movies, this one sits right in that “mass meets method” sweet spot.
Bazooka
A cat-and-mouse thriller that leans into strategy as much as impact—Bazooka is built like a chase you can’t pause. It’s widely listed with a 10 April 2025 release and carries that edgy, urban momentum where every move feels like a setup for the next trap. If you enjoy action that’s part combat, part calculation, this earns a spot among the best Malayalam action movies of 2025—especially if you’re a fan of Mammootty Movies.
Thudarum
Don’t let the grounded vibe fool you—Thudarum hits like a slow-building storm. Released on 25 April 2025 , it mixes everyday texture with a darker undercurrent, and when the tension snaps, it snaps. This is action that doesn’t shout in the first act—it watches you quietly, then corners you. Among the best Malayalam action movies of 2025, it’s a reminder that menace can be more thrilling than noise.
Narivetta
A political action thriller inspired by real-life unrest, Narivetta is the kind of film that makes action feel urgent, not ornamental. It released theatrically on 23 May 2025 and uses conflict to talk about power—who gets protected, who gets pushed, and what violence looks like when it’s wearing a uniform. If you’ve been following Tovino Thomas Movies, this is one of those 2025 titles that sits in the “watch and discuss” category.
Officer On Duty
This one is a crime action thriller that understands pace—when to sprint, when to stalk. Officer on Duty released on 20 February 2025 and builds pressure through investigation, confrontation, and consequences. It’s not “action for action’s sake.” It’s action that feels like the cost of staying on the case one day longer than you should.
Identity
Tight, tense, and built like a puzzle you solve with your heartbeat—Identity is a sharp addition to 2025’s action-thriller pile. On ZEE5, it’s listed with a 31 January 2025 release date , and it plays out with that sleek “who’s lying, who’s watching, who’s next” energy. If you want a 2025 title you can stream right now, hit play on Identity.
Daveed
Sometimes action is sweat, discipline, and the kind of fight that starts before the first punch lands. Daveed released theatrically on 14 February 2025 and began streaming on ZEE5 from 18 April 2025 . It’s a sports-action ride that keeps things gritty and emotional—exactly why it belongs on a list of the best Malayalam action movies of 2025. If you like your action grounded and hard-earned, watch Daveed and then go down the rabbit hole of Antony Varghese Movies.
Karam
Karam is one of those 2025 Malayalam titles that leans into the “action-thriller” lane—fast, sharp, and engineered for tension. It’s listed for 25 September 2025 , and the vibe is classic: pressure, pursuit, and consequences that don’t wait politely off-screen. If you like tight thrillers that move like a chase, keep this on your 2025 watchlist.
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Yes, a Malayalam superhero film that actually made noise—Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra released theatrically on 28 August 2025 and brought a different kind of action vocabulary: mythic, stylized, and designed for big-screen awe. Even if you’re usually a “realism only” action watcher, this one’s worth it for how confidently it expands the sandbox.
Bha Bha Ba
Ending the year with fireworks, Bha Bha Ba released worldwide on 18 December 2025 and lands as a loud, crowd-friendly action entertainer with big-star energy. And yes—if you want a 2025 Malayalam action title you can stream with us, Bha Bha Ba is right here.
Where To Go Next If You Loved These
If this list got your adrenaline going, explore our Malayalam Movies library and filter your mood—pure chaos on Action Movies, edge-of-seat tension on Thriller Movies, or darker investigations on Crime Movies. And if you’re specifically curating by year, bookmark 2025 Movies and keep an eye on New Movies as fresh titles drop.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
