If you thought Jallikattu was chaotic, imagine that primal energy in zero gravity. Lijo Jose Pellissery is reportedly teaming up with cinematographer Madhu Neelakandan for a genre-bending survival thriller set aboard a deep-space mining vessel.
Tovino Thomas plays a "Rain Rider"—a smuggler who steals frozen water from corporate convoys. When he steals a hard drive containing the algorithm to reverse the rising heat, he becomes the target of a sentient AI police force. upcoming movies malayalam sci-fi 2026
Leaked synopses suggest a small crew of Malayali laborers on a distant asteroid discover a dormant, non-humanoid entity. Instead of an alien invasion, the film is said to explore "gravity sickness" and existential dread—very on-brand for Lijo. If you thought Jallikattu was chaotic, imagine that
Think Blade Runner meets Ee.Ma.Yau. The soundtrack is reportedly being composed by a generative AI trained on old Yesudas melodies, which is either genius or terrifying. 3. Nirguna Director: Rithu Unni Expected Release: December 2026 When he steals a hard drive containing the
He only uses this technology to find a version of his late wife who is still alive. But each time he "jumps," he loses a sense—first smell, then hearing, then sight.
For years, Malayalam cinema has been celebrated for its raw realism, nuanced family dramas, and gripping thrillers. But for every Kumbalangi Nights or Drishyam , fans have been quietly begging for one thing: More spaceships.
2026 isn't just a good year for Malayalam sci-fi; it could be the year the world stops calling it "Bollywood" and starts whispering "Mollywood."