India, July 2 -- Thrillers have emerged to be the winning ticket for Malayalam cinema in the past several years. Last year, ended with the action thriller Marco, which registered stellar success despite the gory violence. Continuing with the trend, Mohanlal-led thrillers Empuraan and Thudarum too emerged to be among the big successes of 2025. Alappuzha Gymkhana could be the lone light-hearted film, which became a hit this year despite not featuring any violence or thrilling moments. From Empuraan to Tovino Thomas-led Narivetta, here's a look at the thriller films that dominated Malayalam cinema in the first half of 2025.

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Empuraan

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