Historically, Malayalam cinema avoided the “sci-fi” label due to budget constraints and a preference for social realism. However, post-pandemic audience appetite for spectacle, combined with streaming platforms’ global reach, has encouraged producers to greenlight speculative fiction. 2026 is projected as a landmark year with at least five major sci-fi releases in various production stages.
Gangadharan 2060
Historically, Malayalam cinema avoided the “sci-fi” label due to budget constraints and a preference for social realism. However, post-pandemic audience appetite for spectacle, combined with streaming platforms’ global reach, has encouraged producers to greenlight speculative fiction. 2026 is projected as a landmark year with at least five major sci-fi releases in various production stages.
Gangadharan 2060