Top 10 Malayalam Action Movies
The top 10 malayalam action movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 52 eligible films. 5 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, SonyLIV and Netflix — each links to exactly where to watch it.
Blank on what to recommend when friends ask? Track what you watch on Dramah and share your picks on WhatsApp in one tap.
Get started — free- 1
Kireedam
1989IMDb 8.9 · 8,658 votes
Mohanlal's career-defining performance in a stylish crime thriller that revolutionized Malayalam action cinema.
Streaming on Prime Video
- 2
Devasuram
1993IMDb 8.7 · 6,540 votes
Epic action spectacle with Mohanlal battling supernatural forces in a visually stunning period setting.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
- 3
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
1989IMDb 8.7 · 6,395 votes
Historical action drama celebrating a legendary folk hero with intense sword fights and Mammootty's commanding presence.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
- 4
Spadikam
1995IMDb 8.6 · 6,973 votes
Mohanlal in a revenge thriller featuring intricate action sequences and a shocking narrative twist.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
- 5
2018
2023IMDb 8.3 · 16,440 votes
Contemporary disaster action film with large-scale sequences showcasing modern filmmaking techniques in Malayalam cinema
Streaming on SonyLIV
- 6
Kaalapani
1996IMDb 8.5 · 4,686 votes
Prison escape thriller with Mohanlal delivering raw intensity across brutal action and emotional depth.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
- 7
Yoddha
1992IMDb 8.4 · 5,180 votes
High-octane military action film with explosive sequences and a gripping tale of soldier heroism.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
- 8
Malik
2021IMDb 8.0 · 14,286 votes
Sophisticated crime thriller with Fahadh Faasil in a morally complex lead role and stylish action moments.
Streaming on Prime Video
- 9
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
2020IMDb 8.0 · 11,083 votes
Character-driven action drama featuring two powerhouse actors in a tense, visceral village confrontation.
Streaming on Prime Video
- 10
Minnal Murali
2021IMDb 7.8 · 33,252 votes
Superhero origin story blending magical action with grounded humor and Tovino Thomas's charismatic performance.
Streaming on Netflix
Frequently asked
- What is the best Malayalam Action movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Kireedam (1989) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.9 from 8,658 votes, and it's streaming in India on Prime Video.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Malayalam movies in India?
- 5 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
More top lists
Fresh arrivals instead? New on OTT in India →