7 Classic Malayalam Murder Mystery Thrillers

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Yavanika (1982)

The film revolves around the disappearance of a popular session tabalist, Ayyappan, and the subsequent investigation into his disappearance.

Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986)

The film follows DySP Achuthankutty as he investigates the murder of a film director, Harikrishnan.

Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)

The film explores a murder case investigation, where the culprit has been convicted for seven murders.

Jagratha (1989)

The film is about a police officer who tries to uncover and stop an unknown serial killer who has sniped three victims and plans for the fourth one.

Utharam (1989)

The film tells the story of Balu, a well-known journalist who has no family of his own, recollects best memories of his best friend and his wife, a well-known poet.

Mukham (1990)

The film is about a police officer who tries to uncover and stop an unknown serial killer who has sniped three victims and plans for the fourth one.

Drishyam (2013)

The film tells the story of a middle-class cable TV operator, and his family. They come under suspicion when, the son of the Inspector-general of police (IG), goes missing soon after harassing TV operator's daughter.