Top Rated Malayalam Movies of All Time

Malayalam cinema has produced some of India's most enduring films, with a tradition of tight scripts, naturalistic acting and emotional honesty that has built a global cult following. From Mohanlal and Mammootty's defining roles in the late 80s and 90s to modern landmarks like Drishyam, The Great Indian Kitchen and Manjummel Boys, the consistency of the industry is unusual at any scale.

This list ranks Malayalam films by audience score across TMDB, filtered to titles with substantial vote counts so the list reflects genuine consensus rather than niche bias. Each title links to OTTASIA's watch page where you'll see current availability in your country.

For 2026 releases specifically, see our Best Malayalam Movies 2026 list. For other Indian cinema all-time greats, see Top Rated Bollywood. For Malayalam on a specific platform, browse Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Sun NXT.