If even half of these films deliver, 2026 will not just be a good year for Mollywood—it will be the year Malayalam cinema taught the world that the future, like home, is a place you carry inside you.
Lijo Jose Pellissery ( Jallikattu , Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam ) finally goes full sci-fi—but on his own anarchic terms. Neelakasham 99 is described as a “psychedelic eco-noir” set in 2099, where the Indian subcontinent is covered by a permanent, breathable cloud layer. Society has moved to floating platforms, but the last remaining mountain peak—somewhere in what was once Kerala—is rumoured to hold a “memory seed” that can revert the climate. sci-fi malayalam coming soon movies 2026
From time-loop thrillers to interstellar ecological parables, these projects promise not just VFX fireworks but the cerebral, character-driven storytelling that defines the Malayalam sensibility. Here is the definitive look at the most anticipated sci-fi Malayalam films heading your way in 2026. Director: Arun Chandu Cast: Gokul Suresh, Anarkali Marikar, Aju Varghese (rumoured cameo) Status: Pre-production, motion-capture tests underway If even half of these films deliver, 2026
In a refreshing departure from dystopian futures, Ormakalude Tharavadu offers a warm, melancholic sci-fi. The year is 2050. A technology exists to “download” the memories of deceased ancestors into holographic AI avatars, allowing families to consult them for advice, recipes, or unresolved arguments. Society has moved to floating platforms, but the