Lijo Jose Pellissery, the master of chaos ( Jallikattu , Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam ), is venturing into psychological sci-fi. Nazariya is said to be a mind-bending tale set in a near-future Kerala where a "memory surveillance" device allows law enforcement to watch a crime through the eyes of the victim—after they have died.
What makes this distinctly Malayali? The script reportedly grounds the cosmic horror in the protagonist’s memories of his village in Alappuzha. Think Gravity meets Aadujeevitham —a survival drama set in the vacuum of space. Visual effects are being handled by a hybrid team from London and Chennai, aiming for a summer 2026 release. Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery Expected Cast: Mammootty coming soon movies malayalam sci-fi 2026
While Bollywood and Hollywood have dominated the spaceship and time-travel tropes, the Malayalam film industry is quietly—and ambitiously—building a slate of science fiction films that promise to blend our native ethos with speculative wonder. From dystopian futures set in Kochi to ethical dilemmas of AI set in the high ranges, here are the most anticipated Malayalam sci-fi movies likely to land in 2026. Director: Rathish Ambat Expected Lead: Tovino Thomas Lijo Jose Pellissery, the master of chaos (
Alphonse Puthren, known for his unique editing rhythms ( Neram , Premam ), has been teasing a "future film" for years. 2040 is finally moving into production for a mid-2026 release. Set in a waterlogged, climate-change-ravaged Kochi of the year 2040, the story follows a group of "data smugglers" who trade in banned emotions. The script reportedly grounds the cosmic horror in
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