Mammootty is rumored to play a retired cyber cop caught in a paradox: what happens when the recorded memory doesn't match reality? Expect Lijo’s signature surreal visuals mixed with a deeply philosophical take on privacy, truth, and identity. This one is tipped for a December 2026 awards-season run. Director: Anjali Menon Expected Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Nimisha Sajayan
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
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. Mammootty is rumored to play a retired cyber
The sci-fi element here is less about laser guns and more about a world where rainfall is monetized and memories are sold as NFTs. While the plot sounds bleak, Puthren promises his trademark humor, music (by Rajesh Murugesan), and nostalgic romance hidden within a dystopian shell. Director: Krishand (R. K.) Expected Cast: Asif Ali, Vinay Forrt Director: Anjali Menon Expected Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Nimisha