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While many creators use the "Sigma" label to describe high-intensity or stoic protagonist-led stories, here are seven notable Malayalam short films and features from 2025 that align with this stylistic trend: Top Malayalam "Sigma" & Gritty Short Films (2025) Kalyanathandu : Released on the Sigma Series

A mechanic who restores vintage Royal Enfield bullets gets dragged into a gold smuggling feud. Unlike Alpha heroes who gather a gang, the protagonist uses his mechanical knowledge to booby-trap his own garage.