2017 Best Malayalam Movies May 2026

A raw, chaotic, and hyperlocal look at a gang of pork-selling, party-loving youth in Angamaly, a small town in Kerala, and their turf wars over a meat shop.

A psychological drama about a man whose mental instability and drug addiction alienate his family, leading him to seek redemption through extreme means. 2017 best malayalam movies

The only downside is that 2017 lacked a truly great comedy (like Kumbalangi Nights came later) and the mainstream superstars (Mammootty, Mohanlal) had relatively weak years apart from Villain . A raw, chaotic, and hyperlocal look at a

Nivin Pauly (known for boy-next-door roles) shocks in this dark, uncomfortable film. The nonlinear narrative and surreal sequences (a dancing ghost, talking animals) polarized audiences, but for those who appreciate Lynchian influences, Aby is a bold experiment. The film is less about plot and more about the subjective experience of a fractured mind. Verdict: Divisive but ambitious. Not for mainstream tastes. 9. Villain Director: B. Unnikrishnan Cast: Mohanlal, Vishal, Manju Warrier, Hansika Motwani Nivin Pauly (known for boy-next-door roles) shocks in