Formal:
* "പागലാണോ?" (pagalāṇō?) - This is a direct translation of "Are you mad?" and is generally considered polite.
* "മനസ്സിലാകുന്നില്ലേ?" (manassilaakkunnille?) - This means "Don't you understand?" and can be used to imply someone is acting irrationally.
Informal:
* "പൈത്ത്യക്കാരനാണോ?" (paithyakkāranāṇō?) - This is a more informal and slightly stronger way of saying "Are you mad?" It can come off as aggressive depending on the tone.
* "കുഴപ്പമില്ലേ?" (kuḻappamille?) - This literally means "Is there a problem?" but can be used to indicate that someone is acting strangely or irrationally.
Other options:
* "എന്താണ് ഇത്?" (entāṇ it?) - This means "What is this?" and can be used to express confusion or disbelief at someone's actions.
* "നീ എന്താണ് ചെയ്യുന്നത്?" (nē entāṇ ceyyunnat?) - This means "What are you doing?" and can be used to express frustration or annoyance at someone's behavior.
The best way to say "are mad" in Malayalam will depend on the specific situation and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.