List of Malayalam horror films explained

This is the chronological list of horror films produced in Malayalam cinema.

Bhargavi Nilayam, released in December 1964, is considered the first true horror film in the language. The film was scripted by writer Vaikom Muhammed Basheer based on his own short story "Neelavelicham". It was produced by T. K. Pareekutty under the banner Chandrathara Films. The film, which is now considered a classic in Malayalam cinema, celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2014.[1]

Films

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1964Bhargavi Nilayam A. VincentBased on the short story "Neelavelicham"
1966KadamattathachanGeorge Thariyan
1968YakshiK. S. SethumadhavanAdapted from the novel Yakshi
1970MoodalmanjuSudin Menon
1976YakshagaanamSheela
VanadevathaYusufali Kechery
1978Vayanadan ThambanA. Vincent
Lisa Baby
1979Kalliyankattu NeeliM. Krishnan Nair
1980Sakthi Vijay Anand
1981AarathiP. Chandrakumar
KarimpoochaBaby
1984KadamattathachanN.P Suresh
ManasariyatheSoman Ambatt
Sreekrishna ParunthuA. Vincent
RakshassuHassan
1985Pacha VelichamM. Mani
1986Viswasichalum IllenkilumAlleppey Ashraf
1987Veendum LisaBabySequel to Lisa
1989Adharvam Dennis Joseph
1989Kalpana HouseP. Chandrakumar
1990Brahma RakshassVijayan Karote
Nidrayil Oru RathriAsha Khan
1991Agni NilavuN sankaran Nair
1992AayushkalamKamal
1993Manichitrathazhu Fazil[2]
1998Mayilpeelikkavu
Ennu Swantham Janakikutty
1999Aakasha GangaVinayan
2000DevadoothanSibi Malayil
Summer PalaceG. Murali
Indriyam George Kithu
2001Megha SandeshamRajasenan
BhadraMummy Century
2002Ee Bhargavi NilayamBenny P. Thomas[3]
PakalppooramAnil Kumar[4]
2003SoudaminiP. Gopikumar
2004AgninakshathramKarim[5]
AparichithanSanjeev Sivan[6]
VellinakshatramVinayan[7]
VismayathumbathuFazil[8]
2005Anandabhadram Santosh Sivan[9]
2006ThanthraK. J. Bose[10]
MoonnamathoralV. K. PrakashFirst Malayalam digital movie[11]
2007Soorya KireedamGeorge Kithu[12]
2009Winter Deepu Karunakaran[13]
Kana Kanmani Akku Akbar[14]
MrityunjayamUday AnanthanFourth segment in Kerala Cafe[15]
Chemistry Viji Thampi[16]
2010Drona 2010Shaji Kailas[17]
In Ghost House InnLalSequel to 2 Harihar Nagar [18]
Yakshiyum NjanumVinayan[19]
2011ManiacSyed Usman
2012ManthrikanAnil Kumar[20]
Yakshi – Faithfully YoursAbhiram Suresh Unnithan[21]
2013Dracula 2012Vinayan[22]
AkamShalini Usha NairAdapted from the novel Yakshi
OneParthan Mohan
GeethaanjaliPriyadarshanSpin-off to Manichitrathazhu[23]
Ms Lekha Tharoor KaanunnathuShajiyem[24]
Red RainRahul Sadasivan[25]
2014Raktharakshassu 3DR Factor[26]
MithramJespal Shanmugham[27]
2015Adi Kapyare KootamaniJohn Varghese[28]
2016Ghost VillaMahesh Keshav[29]
PrethamRanjith Sankar[30]
168 HoursK. G. Vijayakumar[31]
AadupuliyattamKannan Thamarakkulam
Oru Murai Vanthu ParthayaSajan K Mathew
2017EzraJay K[32]
EKuku Surendran[33]
2018NeeliAlthaf Rahman[34]
Pretham 2Ranjith SankarSequel to 2016 film Pretham
KinavalliSugeeth
2019NineJunues Muhammad
Aakasha Ganga 2Vinayan
2021Krishnankutty Pani ThudangiSooraj Tom
The PriestJofin Chacko[35] [36]
Cold CaseTanu Balak
Chathur MukhamRanjeet KamalaFirst techno-horror film in Malayalam
Ghost In BethlahamT. S Arun Giladi [37]
2022Bhoothakaalam Rahul Sadasivan
VazhiyeNirmal Baby VargheseFirst found footage film in Malayalam[38] [39] [40]
2023RomanchamJithu Madhavan
Neelavelicham Aashiq AbuReboot of Bhargavi Nilayam, Based on the short story "Neelavelicham"
Dreadful Chapters Nirmal Baby Varghese[41]
2024VadakkanSajeed. AA supernatural thriller based in Dravidian folklores.
BramayugamRahul Sadasivan

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: Vishnuvardhan's 'Apthamitra' to Puneeth Rajkumar's 'Power': Kannada films that are remakes of other southern projects. 19 November 2015. IBN Live. 24 June 2015.
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  7. Web site: IndiaGlitz. Vellinakshatram Movie Review - Dismal and disappointing. IndiaGlitz,com. 19 November 2015. 4 April 2004.
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  10. Web site: IndiaGlitz. Tantra Preview. IndiaGlitz.com. 19 November 2015. 27 March 2006.
  11. News: Staff Reporter. Digital movie in Malayalam released. 19 November 2015. The Hindu. 19 August 2006.
  12. Web site: IndiaGlitz. Sooryakireedam Movie Review - Sooryakireedom is too predictable. IndiaGlitz.com. 19 November 2015. 12 May 2007.
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  21. Web site: indiaGlitz. Yakshi - Faithfully Yours Review. IndiaGlitz.com. 19 November 2015. 18 December 2012.
  22. News: Staff Reporter. Universal Pictures to release English version of Vinayan's Dracula 2012. 19 November 2015. The Hindu. 13 January 2013.
  23. News: Navamy Sudhish. High-octane Horror. https://web.archive.org/web/20131117074410/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/High-octane-Horror/2013/11/14/article1885374.ece. dead. 17 November 2013. 19 November 2015. The New Indian Express. 14 November 2013.
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  34. News: Review: Put on the thinking cap, 'E' will make you beat your brains out. OnManorama. 2018-05-04.
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  36. News: Evan Evans to compose Malayalam's first found footage film 'Vazhiye'. 28 April 2021. The New Indian Express. 18 September 2020.
  37. Web site: ഡെസ്ക്. ന്യൂസ്. 2021-04-28. ഓ ടി ടി പ്ലാറ്റ്ഫോമിലൂടെ ഗോസ്റ്റ് ഇൻ ബത്‌ലഹേം എത്തുന്നു samadarsi.com. 2021-06-30. en-US.
  38. News: RHYTHM ZAVERI. Hollywood Music Director Evan Evans Makes His Indian Debut with "Vazhiye". 10 July 2021. Asian Movie Pulse. 14 March 2020.
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  40. News: Evan Evans to compose Malayalam's first found footage film 'Vazhiye'. 10 July 2021. The New Indian Express. 18 September 2020.
  41. News: Dreadful Chapters: Nirmal Varghese unveils first-look poster of his horror film. 20 July 2022. Madhyamam. 19 July 2023.

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