5 new Malayalam movies releasing in theaters this week: Dexter to Dasettante Cycle

This week, Malayalam films are all geared up for their triumphant comeback to cinemas, offering an array of fresh and exhilarating premieres. Here’s a rundown of the movies that have caught our eye!

New Malayalam movies releasing in theaters

1. Dexter

  • Cast: Rajeev Govinda Pillai, Abishek Joseph George, Yukta Pervi, Sithara Vijayan, Hareesh Peradi
  • Release date: March 14, 2025

In simpler terms, the bilingual film titled “Dexter,” which is both in Malayalam and Tamil, is a gripping suspense thriller helmed by director Suriyan G. The story revolves around Aadi, a character struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following the loss of his beloved girlfriend, Yamini.

Overcoming his past traumas, he opted for a memory-removal procedure and embarked on a new journey, reconnecting with his old companion from childhood, Bhuvi. The subsequent events in his life become the heart of the tale.

2. Uttavar

  • Cast: Jishnu Vijayan Nair, Athira Sudheer
  • Release date: March 14, 2025

Under the guidance of director Anil Dev, the drama “Uttavar” in the Malayalam language is about to premiere in cinemas this week. In the principal roles are actors Jishnu Vijayan Nair and Athira Sudheer.

3. Aaranyam

  • Cast: Lonappan Kuttanad, Saji Soman, Divya Sreedhar, John Daniel, Lovely Babu
  • Release date: March 14, 2025

In simple terms, “Aaranyam” is a spiritual drama in Malayalam, created by director SP Unnikrishnan. The movie was personally produced by Lonappan Kuttanad. Its storyline primarily focuses on the aspects of faith, fairness, and atonement.

4. The Waiting List: An Antidote

  • Cast: Avinash Vijayan, Selby Scaria, Sohan Seenulal, Kottayam Ramesh
  • Release date: March 14, 2025

Under the direction of Cherian Mathew, The Waiting List: An Antidote offers a compelling narrative about a woman’s resilience, detailing her harrowing experiences of being held captive, mistreated, and manipulated by her drug-dependent partner.

For the remainder of the film, we delve into the protagonist’s struggle for the freedom to continue living within her community, countering the belief that she should conceal herself or abandon existence.

5. Dasettante Cycle

  • Cast: Hareesh Peradi, Vaidi Peradi, Kaathal Sudhi, Kabani Haridas
  • Release date: March 14, 2025

Instead of grappling with the hectic lifestyle in Chennai, a man resorts to robbery. Yet, events spiral out of control, resulting in heartbreaking outcomes as his actions unwittingly claim a woman’s life.

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2025-03-13 18:07