45 Malayalam Movies That Are an Absolute Must-Watch π¬
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1. Jana Gana Mana (2022) - As a college professor's brutal murder sparks student unrest, a cop launches an investigation while a lawyer seeks justice in the courtroom. ( Netflix)
2. Charlie (2015) - A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of Kerala, hunting for a mysterious artist who previously lived in her apartment.
3. Kooman (2022) - The story is about a strict police officer who relocates to a hilly village on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Few normal incidents that take place suddenly appear to be abnormal. (Amazon Prime Video)
4. Neram (2013) - Can a young man escape from the clutches of a loan shark on time? (SunNXT)
5. Jallikattu (2019) - A portrait of a remote village where a buffalo escapes and causes a frenzy of ecstatic violence. (Amazon Prime Video)
6. Sudani from Nigeria (2018) - Story of an African football player and a local football club manager from Malappuram, Kerala. (Amazon Prime Video)
7. 2018 (2023) - A disaster film set during the 2018 Kerala Floods where people from all walks of life faced catastrophic consequences and put in collective efforts to survive the calamity. (SonyLIV)
8. Ee. Ma. Yau (2018) - Set in Chellanam, Kochi, the story of Ee. Ma. Yau revolves around the death of Vavachan Mesthiri in a coastal village. It showcases the events that unfold between two evenings and looks at the end from different perspectives.
9. North 24 Kaatham (2013) - Harikrishan, a software engineer who suffers from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, is asked to go on an assignment to Trivandrum, as his colleagues are not able to stand his behavior. (Hostar)
10. Parava (2017) - The story of Parava revolves around the pigeon race, a game that is prominent in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala. (Hotstar)
11. Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020) - The story revolves around the clash between Ayyappan, a senior police officer who serves at the Attappadi Police Station, and Havildar Koshi, who comes to the village with a motive. (Amazon Prime Video)
12. Mumbai Police (2013) - ACP Antony is the only one who knows the truth behind ACP Aaryan's murder. Antony meets with an accident, loses his memory, and is unable to reveal the killer. He is forced to investigate the murder again, hoping that he remembers something. (Hotstar)
13. Lucifer (2019) - A political godfather dies, and a lot of thieves dressed up as politicians took over the rule. A question arises regarding the successor of God, unfolding a few names, along with God's most beloved angel, Lucifer. (Amazon Prime Video)
14. Njan Prakashan (2018) - Pining for a lavish life abroad, a lazy but lovable guy-next-door crafts a scam to avoid a career in nursing and find a wealthy spouse to secure a visa. (Netflix)
15. Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25 (2019) - Story of a conventional, conservative small-town villager and his son who has to move away from home due to his profession. Their relationship gets an endearing twist when an AI humanoid enters their lives and fills in their emptiness.
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16. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) - A spirited young girl would stop at nothing to get the first love of her life, even if it takes seven years and several heartbreaks. (Hotstar)
17. Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016) - The struggles faced by a businessman and his family in Dubai to stabilize themselves after getting cheated by a fraudster.
18. Thanmathra (2005) - Will an unexpected turn of events change Rameshan's life forever and prevent him from witnessing his dream where his son becomes a reputable IAS Officer? (Hotstar)
19. Helen (2019) - An ordinary suburban girl suddenly disappears, leaving her loved ones in a desperate search as she must face the ultimate battle - the one for her life.
20. Minnal Murali (2021) - An unusual event creates lightning, which in turn gives superhuman abilities to an ambitious tailor whose responsibility is now to protect his home village from the evil plans of the antagonist. (Netflix)
21. Oru Cheru Punchiri (2000) - An elderly married couple celebrates life by finding happiness in each and everything.
22. Take Off (2017) - In 2014, a group of Malayali nurses was captured when terrorists took over the city of Tikrit in Iraq. This movie recounts the ordeal suffered by the nurses following their capture.
23. Vanaprastham (1999) - An illicit relationship between a Kathakali dancer and a young woman from an upper-caste family results in an illegitimate child. He faces hardships when she refuses to let him see their child. (Hotstar)
24. Virus (2019) - A real-life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala and the courageous fight put on by several individuals, which helped to contain the epidemic. (Amazon Prime Video)
25. Amaram (1991) - An uneducated fisherman wants his daughter to be educated and become a doctor, but his dreams get shattered when she falls in love with her childhood friend. (Hotstar)
26. Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) - The police are on the trail of a serial killer, but with the victims being fellow officers, will they be able to catch the killer and solve the case in time? (SunNXT)
27. Mathilukal (1990) - It's the story of Basheer, an author who experiences his prison life. In it, he finds friendship, loneliness, fear, and finally love, but that remains questionable.
28. Bharatham (1991) - The tale of two classical musician brothers: while the elder squanders his life and talent away, the younger one fulfills their joint responsibilities towards their family. (Hotstar)
29. Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam (1987) - A sad teacher couple does not have any children until their family friend's daughter comes to live with them. She was in love with a person, and her father turned her out of her house. The couple now accepts her as their ownβ¦
30. Joseph (2018) - The story develops through the life of four retired policemen. It has the tone of a thriller investigation. An issue affecting the life of Joseph, the central character, and his family is being investigated. (Amazon Prime Video)
31. Manichithrathazhu (1993) - When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed. (Amazon Prime Video)
32. Guppy (2016) - The story of a 12-year-old boy who sells guppy fish for a living in his colourful beachside colony. When an engineer is summoned to construct a bridge, the contrasting characters cause great tension and turmoil.
33. Nayattu (2021) - Three police officers who are on a run for life, escaping the outbreak against them due to the unlawful arrest and torture of a civilian. It brings in a few shades of arrogant yet very much human police officers and their helplessness. (Netflix)
34. The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) - After marriage, a woman struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be. The story follows her journey, as she changes herself and, even more so, changes the household. (Amazon Prime Video)
35. Malik (2021) -A past ridden with crime, death, and pain is recounted to Freddy, a juvenile criminal, who has been assigned to eliminate his estranged uncle Sulaiman, an aging patriarch, while behind bars. (Amazon Prime Video)
36. Sadayam (1992) - Sadayam follows the final days of a condemned prisoner, for murdering two little girls. (SunNxt)
37. Hridayam (2022) - The emotional journey of Arun, his carefree bachelor days in engineering college, and how he matures through various phases of life. (Hotstar)
38. Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018) - Jacob, a manager at a big financial firm, finds himself behind bars when he tries to save the woman he loves from being involved in a criminal case. The only way for him to survive and escape was to break out of prison.
39. # Home (2021) - Oliver Twist (Indrans) wants to be tech-savvy and become a better companion to his two sons, who spend more time on their phones than with their loved ones (Amazon Prime Video)
40. Kaazhcha (2004) - Madhavan, a villager, comes across Pavan, a young boy who lost his family in the Gujarat earthquake. He welcomes Pavan into his family and the rapport between them strengthens over time. (JioCinema)
41. Joji (2021) - Joji, an engineering dropout and the youngest son of a rich family, lives with his aspirations of becoming super wealthy. Driven by greed and blind ambition, he decides to execute his plans following an unexpected event in the family. (Amazon Prime Video)
42. Saudi Vellakka (2022) - Abhilash Sasidharan receives a summons warrant by the court for a long pending case. Desperate to find out the truth, he finds the real issue where a small conflict snowballed into a bigger one that changes the lives of everyone involved. (SonyLIV)
43. Kammatti Paadam (2016) - Krishnan, who has been living away from his family and friends in Mumbai, gets a call from his friend Ganga in Kerala, out of the blue. He senses danger and leaves for Kammattipadam, where both of them grew up. (Hotstar)
44. Thallumaala (2022) - Follows a youngster ready to get married, but funny events happen and change his plans. (Netflix)
45. Ayalum Njanum Thammilβ¦(2012) - A story on how a brilliant and dedicated senior doctor molds an irresponsible amateur doctor into one much like him, and how a forbidden relationship comes in between. (SunNxt)
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