Top Malayalam actors (Fahadh Faasil, Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew) have permanently migrated to limited series on Netflix and Prime. Consequently, the upcoming television dramas are being forced to innovate not with stars, but with writers . In a surprising turn, 2026 will see three television serials written by published short-story writers from the Mathrubhumi weekly. This intellectual infusion is an attempt to bridge the quality gap.
Digital platforms are becoming the primary home for ambitious Malayalam drama projects in 2026, featuring cinematic production values and high-profile film stars. drama malayalam upcoming shows 2026