Malayalam Movies Releasing In May 2026: Patriot To Drishyam 3, Check Out The List

Patriot, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, is undoubtedly one of the biggest Malayalam films of the year. Headlined by Mollywood legends Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film is crafted as a gripping, action-packed spy thriller that promises intensity, emotion, and edge-of-the-seat moments. Beyond its iconic lead duo, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Revathy, Darshana Rajendran, and Indrans, among others, making it a true multi-starrer spectacle. Backed by producers Anto Joseph and KG Anil Kumar, Patriot is slated for a grand worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026. 

Headlined by Shane Nigam, Dridam is an investigative crime thriller directed by newcomer Martin Joseph, arriving in theatres on May 8, 2026. The film is written by Jomon John and Linto Devasia, and produced by Mukesh R Mehta and CV Sarathi under the banner E4 Experiment. Behind the scenes, PM Unnikrishnan takes care of visuals, Vinayakh oversees editing, Sreerag Saji composes the music, and Mahesh Mathew handles the action sequences.

This upcoming gangster thriller stars Madhav Suresh, Saiju Kurup, and Shine Tom Chacko, and is slated for a theatrical release on May 8, 2026. Directed by Sujith S Nair, the film is co-written by Sujith and Anil Kumar G, who also produces it along with Samuel Mathai under Triani Productions. Presented by Gokulam Gopalan of Sree Gokulam Movies, the film features cinematography by Sivan S Sangeeth, editing by Pradeep Sankar, and music composed by Sreekumar Vasudev and Gayathri Nair.

Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Vineeth Sreenivasan, is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14, 2026. Touted as a campus-based action entertainer with a vibrant, festive tone, the film is co-written by Arun Anirudhan and Paulson Skaria, known for co-writing Kaathal. The female leads are played by Riya Shibu, Zarin Shihab, and Darshana Rajendran. On the technical side, cinematography is handled by Samuel Henry, editing by Chaman Chakko, and music composed by Vishnu Vijay.

The much-anticipated action thriller Kattalan, headlined by Antony Varghese, will arrive in theatres worldwide on May 14, 2026. The film marks the directorial debut of Paul George and is produced by Shareef Muhammed under Cubes Entertainments, known for Marco. The screenplay is crafted by Paul along with Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob, while Unni R handles the dialogues. Featuring a multilingual ensemble, the cast includes Dushara Vijayan, Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, Siddique, Anson Paul, Raj Tirandasu, Baby Jean, Hipster, Hanan Shaah, Parth Tiwari, and Shibin S Raghav.

Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 stands as one of the most eagerly awaited Malayalam films of 2026 and is slated for a worldwide release on May 21, 2026. Director Jeethu Joseph returns to helm the third installment, bringing back key cast members including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, and KB Ganesh Kumar. The film also reunites its core technical team from the previous installment, with cinematography by Satheesh Kurup, editing by Vinayakh, and music composed by Anil Johnson. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas, the film is presented by Pen Studios and Panorama Studios.