Top Imdb Rated Malayalam Movies Best Exclusive [TOP]

In this guide, we rank the absolute highest-rated Malayalam films on IMDb (as of 2025), dissect why they work, and explain why these films have earned a cult following far beyond the Malayali diaspora.

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These films have very high IMDb scores but are less known to the outside world. Seek them out. In this guide, we rank the absolute highest-rated

A new wave of filmmakers began redefining the industry around 2010, shifting focus to experimental narratives and hyperlocal stories. Seek them out

– IMDb : 8.5 : Acclaimed for its modern take on masculinity and family, revolving around four estranged brothers in a coastal village.

If you are new to the industry, start with Drishyam or Premam . If you want to witness history, watch Manichitrathazhu . You won't be disappointed.