Promos hint at a subtle blend of nostalgia and modern feminism. The lead character, Devi , is a 50-year-old matriarch who decides to file for divorce—a taboo-shattering plot point for a daily soap. 3. The Thriller Wave: Crossing Lines (Dubbed/Original Hybrid) Channel: Zee Keralam Expected Premiere: October 10, 2026 Format: Weekly (Friday, 9:30 PM)
If successful, this could kill the 500-episode format for good. 4. The Social Drama: Kolai Kaaryam (The Murder Affair) Channel: Surya TV Expected Premiere: November 1, 2026 (Kerala Piravi) Format: Daily (Mon-Fri, 9:00 PM) upcoming shows malayalam drama 2026
Reigning queen of Malayalam TV, Mersheena Neenu , leads an ensemble cast alongside veteran actor Manoj K. Jayan . Promos hint at a subtle blend of nostalgia
Following the massive success of the 2023-25 hit Manjurukum Kaalam , the sequel jumps 20 years forward. The original child protagonist is now a cop investigating the disappearance of her own daughter. It is risky
High-octane sword fights, authentic 18th-century costumes, and a haunting background score by a popular Mollywood composer. 2. The Family Comeback: Swasam Thiranjedutha Kudumbam Channel: Mazhavil Manorama Expected Premiere: September 5, 2026 Format: Daily (Mon-Fri, 7:30 PM)
But if you have only one show to watch in 2026, make it on Surya TV. It is risky, raw, and exactly the kind of storytelling that proves Malayalam drama is no longer just "amma's serial"—it is cultural commentary.
A young Dalit lawyer takes on the case of a revered upper-caste temple priest accused of murdering a tribal woman. Kolai Kaaryam is not a whodunnit, but a "why-did-it-happen" study of judicial bias and caste politics.