South cinema is known for producing great films across different genres, especially the Malayalam industry. And for those who appreciate the magic of regional cinema, there is no greater joy than accessing films without the language barrier.
If you are a Tamilian and looking for some of the best Tamil-dubbed Malayalam movies, don’t worry; we have got you covered. Here is a list of some of the best Tamil-dubbed Malayalam movies that can be watched on different OTT platforms.
Top 7 Tamil Dubbed Malayalam Movies
1. Lucifer (2019)
Cast – Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Vivek Oberoi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Renith Elamadu, Saniya Iyappan and Antony Perumbavoor
Runtime- 2 hours 54 minutes
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
Rating – 7.5/10 IMDb
Let’s start this list with the Mohanlal starrer blockbuster Lucifer. The film was released in 2019 and revolves around a major power struggle after the demise of a political party leader. Amidst the chaotic situation, a mysterious man named Stephen steps in to ascend the throne.
What happens next is the origin story of Lucifer.
Moreover, Mohanlal will soon return to the silver screen with the sequel of this political thriller, L2: Empuraan. The film is expected to release in December 2024 or January 2025.
The film is available on the streaming platform Amazon Prime.
2. Manjummel Boys (2024)
Cast – Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Deepak Parambol, Lal Jr., Khalid Rahman, Ganapathy S Poduval, Chandu Salimkumar, Balu Varghese and Arun Kurien
Runtime – 2 hours 15 minutes
Where to watch – Hotstar
Rating – 8.3 /10 IMDb
The next movie on the list of Tamil-dubbed Malayalam movies is the extraordinary thriller-adventure film, Manjummel Boys.
The film is based on a true story of a group of boys from Fort Kochi. During their vacation in Kodaikanal, inspired by Kamal Haasan’s Guna movie, the boys enter the Guna caves. Things turn horrific when one of their group members, Subash, gets trapped in the deep pits of the caves, the eldest member of the group, Siju David, bravely risks his life to save his dear friend.
Manjummel Boys stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Ganapathy, Lal Jr., Deepak Prarambol, Chandu Salimkumar and Khalid Rahman in pivotal roles. This is the second film written and directed by Chidambaram Poduval and financed by Soubin Shahir under the banner of Parava Films in a joint venture with Sree Gokulam Cinemas.
3. The Priest (2021)
Cast- Amey Mathew, Mammootty, Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyappan, Baby Monica Siva, Manju Warrier and Sreenath Bhasi
Runtime- 2 hours 27 minutes
Where to watch – Amazon Prime
Rating- 6/10 IMDb
Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, The Priest is another Tamil dubbed Malayalam movie that you should watch if you are in the mood to watch a thriller.
A priest and a police officer trying to solve a series of mysterious suicides.
As their investigation progresses, they uncover another crime with even more far-reaching consequences that will surely shake you to your core.
4. Premalu (2024)
Cast- Mamita Baiju, Sangeeta Pratap, Akhila Bhargavan, Naslan K. Gafoor, Shyam Mohan, Mathew Thomas and Meenakshi Ravindran
Runtime- 2 hours 36 minutes
Where to watch – Hotstar
Rating- 7.9/10 IMDb
Next on the list of Tamil dubbed movies is Premalu. This romantic comedy film is directed by Girish AD and produced by Bhavana Studios starring Fahadh Faasil and company of Friends and Working Class Hero.
The film centres on Sachin who is looking for romance but finds himself caught between two potential partners, leading to amusing complications.
5. Salute (2022)
Cast- Dulquer Salmaan, Diana Penty, Saniya Iappan, Monisha Arshaq, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Deepak Parambol and Ganapathy S Poduval
Runtime- 2 hours 33 minutes
Where to watch- SonyLIV
Rating- 7/10 IMDb
When talking about some of the best Tamil dubbed Malayalam movies, how can we forget this Dulquer Salmaan starrer? It is all about Inspector Arvind Karunakaran, who is part of an investigation in which an innocent man Murali is being deliberately framed for the murder of a middle-aged couple.
This is why the team refuses to investigate the case further and releases the person they have arrested, as they fear that it might get revealed that they have deliberately framed Murali. Will they be able to catch the person responsible? Watch the movie on Sony Liv to find out.
6. 2018 (2023)
Cast- Tovino Thomas, Tanvi Ram, Nileen Sandra, Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Srinivasan, Asif Ali, Indrans and Kalaiyarasan
Runtime- 2 hours 34 minutes
Where to watch- Sony Liv
Rating- 8.3/10 IMDb
Tovino Thomas’ film was released in 2018, May 2023. The thriller drama revolves around the journey of people from different backgrounds in Kerala as they face horrific events during the devastating floods in 2018.
The film further shows how people from different areas decide to unite to overcome the situation.
Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, the 2018 film was commercially successful at the box office and became the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
7. Guruvayur Ambalanadayil (2024)
Cast – Prithviraj Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Basil Joseph, Siju Sunny, Saaf Brothers, Arvind Akash and Yogi Babu
Runtime- 2 hours 14 minutes
Where to watch- Hotstar
Rating- 6.7/10 IMDb
Last but not the least on the list of Tamil dubbed Malayalam movies is Guruvayur Ambalanadayil starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph.
Guruvayur Ambalanadayil tells the story of a young NRI named Vinu who is preparing to marry Anjali after a failed romance with his ex-girlfriend Parvathy. Vinu forms a close bond with Anjali’s elder brother Anand (Prithviraj), whom he treats like his own elder brother.
As their relationship grows stronger, Vinu asks Anand to reconcile with his wife, from whom Anand had separated. Later, Vinu learns the truth that Anand’s wife is none other than Vinu’s ex-girlfriend Parvathi (Nikhil Vimal). What happens after that forms the story of the film.
With this, we have ended the list of the best Tamil dubbed Malayalam movies available on different OTT platforms. Let us know in the comment section which one is your choice.