India, July 21 -- 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

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Release date - August 28, 2025

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