Hridayapoorvam to Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira

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The festival of Onam, for long, has also been associated with the release of mega Malayalam movies, adding to the festive celebrations. This year, Mohanlal leads the way with Hridayapoorvam. Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira is another biggie from Malayalam set to clash with the Mohanlal-starrer. There is also Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, along with Shane Nigam’s Balti and the lesser-known Maine Pyar Kiya. Let’ check out the 5 highly-anticipated Malayalam movies set for Onam 2025 release and why you should watch them on the big screen

Malayalam movies set to release for Onam 2025

Release date – August 28, 2025

After Empuraan and Thudarum, Mohanlal eyes a hat-trick of hits at the box office with Hridayapoorvam. The film, helmed by the veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, also features Sangeeth Prathap of Premalu fame and Malavika Mohanan. Hridayapoorvam promises to be yet another feel-good movie from Sathyan Anthikad, much like the brand of movies he is known for. The recently released teaser has received much love from fans.

Lokah Chapter One: Chandra

Release date: August 28 (not confirmed)

Poster of Lokah- Chapter One: Chandra

Kalyani Priyadarshan headlines Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, which is promised to be the first female superhero film from Malayalam. Naslen is also a part of the film, which is backed by Dulquer Salmaan. The Lucky Baskhar actor is also expected to make a cameo in the film, along with Narivetta actor Tovino Thomas. For the very refreshing story that Lokah promises, it deserves to be watched on the big screen for Onam.

Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira

Release date: August 29, 2025

Poster of Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil returns to star in a movie after his hit film Aavesham, which was also a festive release. Kalyani Priyadarshan is also a part of Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira as the female lead. Actor-filmmaker Althaf Salim directs this film after Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela, starring actor Nivin Pauly. If he is able to recreate the magic of his debut directorial, Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira will be one of the most talked about films of the year.

Release date: August 29, 2025

Poster of Maine Pyar Kiya

Tamil actress Preity Mukhundhan marks her Malayalam debut with this upcoming film, which also stars Hridhu Haroon who featured in the globally acclaimed All We Imagine As Light. The posters released earlier had the lead actors in conflict situations. Though the lesser-known among the other big-wigs in the list, Maine Pyar Kiya could spring a surprise this Onam.

Release date: August 29, 2025

Shane Nigam in Balti

Young actor Shane Nigam headlines this film, which is touted to be a sports drama and will revolve around a Kabaddi player. Shane Nigam is best known for his film, RDX, which was also an Onam release in 2023, and became a hit for its action sequences and the stellar choreography of Neela Nilave. Sai Abhyankkar, the young music sensation from Tamil Nadu, has been roped in to compose music for Balti, raising the expectations for the upcoming movie.

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