Top 10 Malayalam Romance Movies
The top 10 malayalam romance movies, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 33 eligible films. 5 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video and JioHotstar — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Kumbalangi Nights
2019IMDb 8.5 · 19,661 votes
Intimate portrayal of love and relationships in a Kerala fishing village with naturalistic performances and subtle chara
Streaming on Prime Video
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Thoovanathumbikal
1987IMDb 8.6 · 5,110 votes
Pioneering romantic drama that established the template for Malayalam cinema love stories with its poignant narrative.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Godfather
1991IMDb 8.6 · 4,908 votes
Political thriller with underlying romantic elements that defined the action-packed romance genre in Malayalam films.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Premam
2015IMDb 8.3 · 24,675 votes
Coming-of-age romance capturing youthful passion and nostalgia through multiple interconnected love stories and memorabl
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Bangalore Days
2014IMDb 8.3 · 23,587 votes
Ensemble romantic comedy following friends through love and life, blending humor with genuine emotional depth across thr
Streaming on Prime Video
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Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal
1986IMDb 8.5 · 2,582 votes
Heartwarming love story between unlikely partners that balances comedy with sincere exploration of companionship and dev
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Charlie
2015IMDb 8.1 · 14,948 votes
Unconventional romance between a young woman and a mysterious traveler, celebrating freedom and philosophical connection
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Hridayam
2022IMDb 8.0 · 20,159 votes
Coming-of-age romantic drama tracing lifelong friendships and love through pivotal moments with rich character arcs and
Streaming on JioHotstar
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Classmates
2006IMDb 8.1 · 4,338 votes
School-set romance capturing first love and adolescent emotions with authenticity and nostalgic charm that defines the g
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Ennu Ninte Moideen
2015IMDb 8.0 · 5,673 votes
Tragic love story between childhood friends separated by circumstances, exploring sacrifice and eternal devotion with em
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Malayalam Romance movie of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Kumbalangi Nights (2019) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.5 from 19,661 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.
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