10 Must-watch Malayalam Murder Mystery Films

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey

Anweshippin Kandethum - The film centres on two crimes that left Kerala shook in the '90s, and the subsequent investigation.

Yavanika - One of the finest murder mysteries in Malayalam cinema, this classic film is about the uncovering the disappearance of a tabalist.

CBI franchise - Comprising five films, the successful film franchise stars Mammootty as the calm and composed Sethurama Iyer.

Utharam - Starring Mammootty in the lead role, it centres on the mysterious death of a woman.

Kariyilakkattu Pole - Considered one of the best investigative thrillers, the film is about the death of a renowned director and the subsequent investigation.

Drishyam franchise - One of the most successful franchises of recent times, the films centre on the disappearance of a young boy and the efforts of a family to avoid being caught.

Mukham - The film focuses on a police officer and his effort to nab an unknown serial killer.

Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha - The film centres on the brutal rape and murder of a woman from an oppressed caste in the 1950s.

Mumbai Police - The action-packed thriller film focuses on the investigation of the murder of a senior police officer.

Anjaam Pathiraa - The psychological slasher thriller is about a serial killer, who is ruthless with his victims.