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Onam 2026: 12 romantic Malayalam movies to add to your watchlist

Updated On: 25 August, 2026 01:42 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

It's that time of the year again to indulge in scrumptious sadhya meals and relax with your friends and family. As Onam 2026 approaches, plan a chill movie binge-watching session with your loved ones, soaking in the festival vibes with heartwarming romantic Malayalam films.

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Romantic Malayalam movies to watch on Onam 2026. Pics via IMDb
Romantic Malayalam movies to watch on Onam 2026. Pics via IMDb
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Anuragam (2023)
A man learns that the key to winning over his best friend's heart lies in rekindling her belief in love. He embarks on a mission to reunite her estranged parents. The film captures love from the perspective of teenagers, young adults, and a middle-aged couple simultaneously.

Anuragam (2023)

A man learns that the key to winning over his best friend's heart lies in rekindling her belief in love. He embarks on a mission to reunite her estranged parents. The film captures love from the perspective of teenagers, young adults, and a middle-aged couple simultaneously.

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Premalu (2024)
After being rejected once, a young man, Sachin, falls for Reenu, a girl he meets at a wedding. He then sets out to win her over.

Premalu (2024)

After being rejected once, a young man, Sachin, falls for Reenu, a girl he meets at a wedding. He then sets out to win her over.

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Mayaanadi (2017)
Maathen works for a gang and is on the run after he accidentally kills a police officer. Amid this, his decision to meet his beloved Aparna before moving out of the country puts his life in danger.

Mayaanadi (2017)

Maathen works for a gang and is on the run after he accidentally kills a police officer. Amid this, his decision to meet his beloved Aparna before moving out of the country puts his life in danger.

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Annayum Rasoolum (2013)
A taxi driver, Rasool, and a salesgirl, Anna, fall in love with each other. However, their relationship is questioned when Anna's elder sister persuades Rasool to convert to Christianity.

Annayum Rasoolum (2013)

A taxi driver, Rasool, and a salesgirl, Anna, fall in love with each other. However, their relationship is questioned when Anna's elder sister persuades Rasool to convert to Christianity.

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Hridayam (2022)
Arun, a young engineering student, falls prey to bad habits. As he grows up, Arun decides to turn over a new leaf and become a responsible adult.

Hridayam (2022)

Arun, a young engineering student, falls prey to bad habits. As he grows up, Arun decides to turn over a new leaf and become a responsible adult.

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Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
Vinod and a Muslim girl, Aisha, fall in love with each other. But Aisha is disappointed to see their difference in religion acting as a barrier in their marriage plans.

Thattathin Marayathu (2012)

Vinod and a Muslim girl, Aisha, fall in love with each other. But Aisha is disappointed to see their difference in religion acting as a barrier in their marriage plans.

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Mindiyum Paranjum (2025)
Sanal leaves Cochin Airport amid the rain, journeying through Idukki's landscapes to meet Leena and fulfill their dream.

Mindiyum Paranjum (2025)

Sanal leaves Cochin Airport amid the rain, journeying through Idukki's landscapes to meet Leena and fulfill their dream.

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Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
Moideen, a Muslim, and Kanchanamala, a Hindu, fall in love. After facing numerous roadblocks they unite after a long time, only to become victims of a hapless fate.

Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)

Moideen, a Muslim, and Kanchanamala, a Hindu, fall in love. After facing numerous roadblocks they unite after a long time, only to become victims of a hapless fate.

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Premam (2015)
After George's first love turns out to be a disappointment, a college lecturer rekindles his love interest. However, a tragedy strikes. His romantic journey takes him through several stages, helping him find his purpose.

Premam (2015)

After George's first love turns out to be a disappointment, a college lecturer rekindles his love interest. However, a tragedy strikes. His romantic journey takes him through several stages, helping him find his purpose.

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Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013)
The leader of the youth wing of a local political party hopes to succeed in politics. Meanwhile, an Indo-Canadian woman making a documentary on Indian politics is smitten with him.

Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013)

The leader of the youth wing of a local political party hopes to succeed in politics. Meanwhile, an Indo-Canadian woman making a documentary on Indian politics is smitten with him.

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Anarkali (2015)
Shanthanu, an ex-naval officer, is in love with an underage girl. However, the two decide to wait in order to prove their love to Nadira's father. However, he sets out to find her again after losing contact.

Anarkali (2015)

Shanthanu, an ex-naval officer, is in love with an underage girl. However, the two decide to wait in order to prove their love to Nadira's father. However, he sets out to find her again after losing contact.

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Luca (2019)
A police officer Akbar, comes across a diary during an investigation, through which he learns about the happenings in the lives of a Kochi-based scrap artist, Luca, and his girlfriend, Niharika.

Luca (2019)

A police officer Akbar, comes across a diary during an investigation, through which he learns about the happenings in the lives of a Kochi-based scrap artist, Luca, and his girlfriend, Niharika.

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