From Aavesham To Manjummel Boys, 5 Malayalam Film You Should Be Watching Right Now
If you're a movie lover, these films should be on your watchlist right now!
Malayalam cinema is currently gaining widespread recognition among non-Malayali speakers, and it’s about time! The Malayalam film industry is famous for producing captivating films that deeply resonate with audiences because they feature storylines that explore complex human emotions and various societal themes through compelling narratives. So, here are the 5 best Malayalam movies that you need to check out!
1. Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Maheshinte Prathikaaram (Mahesh’s Revenge) is a 2016 comedy drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan, in his directorial debut and produced by Aashiq Abu. The film stars actor Fahadh Faasil in the title role. The movie follows Mahesh, a photographer who gets beaten up by a stranger when he tries to solve an issue in his village. He sets out to take revenge on that stranger as he feels humiliated after the incident.
2. Manjummel Boys
Manjummel Boys is a 2024 survival thriller movie written and directed by Chidambaram. The film features a talented ensemble cast, which includes Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhas. A group of boys find themselves in grave danger when one of them plunges into Guna Caves, igniting a test of unity in a fight for survival.
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3. Premam
Premam is a 2015 coming of age romance film written and directed by Alphonse Puthren. It was produced by Anwar Rasheed and stars Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi. The film is about George who is going through a his first heartbreak. Malar, a college lecturer, rekindles his love interest. His romantic journey takes him through several stages, helping him find himself.
4. Aavesham
Aavesham is a 2024 action comedy film written and directed by Jithu Madhavan. The film stars a talented cast of actors including Faasil, Hipzster and Mithun Jai Shankar. Taking place in Bengaluru, the movie follows the lives of three teenagers from Kerala who move to the city to join an engineering college. They soon find themselves in trouble with their seniors and befriend a local goon named Rangan to take revenge on them.
5. Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a 2024 psychological thriller slasher film directed by Amal Neerad, who co-wrote the script with Lajo Jose. It was inspired by Lajo Jose’s novel Ruthinte Lokam and marks actor Jyothirmayi’s comeback to cinema after an 11-year hiatus. The film is about a family who gets entangled in a police investigation when strange things start happening in the area.
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