List of Malayalam horror films
This is the chronological list of horror films produced in Malayalam cinema.
Bhargavi Nilayam, released in December 1964, is considered as 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 as a classic in Malayalam cinema, celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2014.[1]
Films
Year | Title | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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1964 | Bhargavi Nilayam | A. Vincent | Based on the short story "Neelavelicham" | [1] |
1968 | Yakshi | K. S. Sethumadhavan | Adapted from the novel Yakshi | |
1970 | Moodalmanju | Sudin Menon | ||
1976 | Yakshagaanam | Sheela | ||
Vanadevatha | Yusufali Kechery | |||
1978 | Vayanadan Thamban | A. Vincent | ||
Lisa | Baby | |||
1979 | Kalliyankattu Neeli | M. Krishnan Nair | ||
1980 | Sakthi | Vijay Anand | ||
1981 | Aarathi | P. Chandrakumar | ||
Karimpoocha | Baby | |||
1984 | Manasariyathe | Soman Ambatt | ||
Sreekrishna Parunthu | A. Vincent | |||
Rakshassu | Hassan | |||
1985 | Pacha Velicham | M. Mani | ||
1986 | Viswasichalum Illenkilum | Alleppey Ashraf | ||
1987 | Veendum Lisa | Baby | Sequel to Lisa | |
1989 | Adharvam | Dennis Joseph | ||
1989 | Kalpana House | P. Chandrakumar | ||
1990 | Brahma Rakshass | Vijayan Karote | ||
Nidrayil Oru Rathri | Asha Khan | |||
1991 | Agni Nilavu | N sankaran Nair | ||
1992 | Aayushkalam | Kamal | ||
1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Fazil | [2] | |
1998 | Mayilpeelikkavu | Anil Kumar | ||
Ennu Swantham Janakikutty | Hariharan | |||
1999 | Aakasha Ganga | Vinayan | ||
2000 | Devadoothan | Sibi Malayil | ||
Summer Palace | G. Murali | |||
Indriyam | George Kithu | |||
2001 | Megha Sandesham | Rajasenan | ||
Bhadra | Mummy Century | |||
2002 | Ee Bhargavi Nilayam | Benny P. Thomas | [3] | |
Pakalppooram | Anil Kumar | [4] | ||
2003 | Soudamini | P. Gopikumar | ||
2004 | Agninakshathram | Karim | [5] | |
Aparichithan | Sanjeev Sivan | [6] | ||
Vellinakshatram | Vinayan | [7] | ||
Vismayathumbathu | Fazil | [8] | ||
2005 | Anandabhadram | Santosh Sivan | [9] | |
2006 | Thanthra | K. J. Bose | [10] | |
Moonnamathoral | V. K. Prakash | First Malayalam digital movie | [11] | |
2007 | Soorya Kireedam | George Kithu | [12] | |
2009 | Winter | Deepu Karunakaran | [13] | |
Kana Kanmani | Akku Akbar | [14] | ||
Mrityunjayam | Uday Ananthan | Fourth segment in Kerala Cafe | [15] | |
Chemistry | Viji Thampi | [16] | ||
2010 | Drona 2010 | Shaji Kailas | [17] | |
In Ghost House Inn | Lal | Sequel to 2 Harihar Nagar | [18] | |
Yakshiyum Njanum | Vinayan | [19] | ||
2011 | Maniac | Syed Usman | ||
2012 | Manthrikan | Anil Kumar | [20] | |
Yakshi – Faithfully Yours | Abhiram Suresh Unnithan | [21] | ||
2013 | Dracula 2012 | Vinayan | [22] | |
Akam | Shalini Usha Nair | Adapted from the novel Yakshi | ||
One | Parthan Mohan | |||
Geethaanjali | Priyadarshan | Spin-off to Manichitrathazhu | [23] | |
Ms Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu | Shajiyem | [24] | ||
Red Rain | Rahul Sadasivan | [25] | ||
2014 | Raktharakshassu 3D | R Factor | [26] | |
Mithram | Jespal Shanmugham | [27] | ||
2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | John Varghese | [28] | |
2016 | Ghost Villa | Mahesh Keshav | [29] | |
Pretham | Ranjith Sankar | [30] | ||
168 Hours | K. G. Vijayakumar | [31] | ||
Aadupuliyattam | Kannan Thamarakkulam | [28] | ||
Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Sajan K Mathew | [30] | ||
2017 | Ezra | Jay K | [32] | |
E | Kuku Surendran | [33] | ||
2018 | Neeli | Althaf Rahman | [34] | |
Pretham 2 | Ranjith Sankar | Sequel to 2016 film Pretham | ||
Kinavalli | Sugeeth | |||
2019 | Nine | Junues Muhammad | ||
Aakasha Ganga 2 | Vinayan | |||
2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi | Sooraj Tom | ||
The Priest | Jofin Chacko | [35][36] | ||
Cold Case | Tanu Balak | |||
Chathur Mukham | Ranjeet Kamala | First techno-horror film in Malayalam | ||
Ghost In Bethlaham | T. S Arun Giladi | [37] | ||
2022 | Bhoothakaalam | Rahul Sadasivan | ||
Vazhiye | Nirmal Baby Varghese | First found footage film in Malayalam | [38][39][40] | |
2023 | Romancham | Jithu Madhavan | ||
Neelavelicham | Aashiq Abu | Reboot of Bhargavi Nilayam, Based on the short story "Neelavelicham" | ||
Dreadful Chapters | Nirmal Baby Varghese | [41] | ||
2024 | Vadakkan | Sajeed. A | A supernatural thriller based in Dravidian folklores. | |
Bramayugam | Rahul Sadasivan |
See also
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