a thread of malayalam movie you should be watching

- honorable mentions because most people know them
- Banglore Days
- Premam
- Charlie
- Om Shanti Oshana

1. Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (lit trans. Watermelon Days)
- coming of age movie
- stars Vineeth Sreenivasan and up and coming young actors such as Mathew Thomas and Anaswara Rajan
- if you need a feel good, pick me up movie

2. Kumbalangi Nights
- dramedy that explores the lives of four brothers and their strained relationship
- an amazing cast of versatile actors
- one of the best movies of 2019

3. Njadukalude Nattil Oridavela (lit trans. An Interval in the land of crabs)
- dramedy that explores the lives of family members after a cancer diagnosis
- still a feel good movie that leaves you appreciating the smaller things in life

4. 1983
- coming of age, sports drama
- the impact of the 1983 on everyday people
- a simple film but packs a lot of emotion
- won kerala state award

5. How Old Are You?
- family drama
- Manju Warrier's comeback film
- in it's simplest form it's about the ambitions of a woman after marriage
- won multiple awards, smash hit

- more honorable mentions that most people know
- Uyare
- Virus
- Take Off

6. Anjaam Pathiraa (lit trans. The Fifth Midnight.)
- crime thriller
- trust me when I say this is one of the best films of 2020
- smash hit

7. 22 Female Kottayam
- tw// r*pe, violence against women, castr*tion
- thriller/drama
- follows the story of tessa and her revenge on her ra*pists

8. Jomonte Suvisheshangal (lit. trans Jomon's Gospel)
- family drama
- follow the life of Jomon and how he changes from an irresponsible son to being a successful man like his father
- Dulquer Salman's charm

9. June
- coming of age
- for fans of om shanti oshana
- a realistic portrayal of young girls and the way they mature and grow into their own

10. Helen
- survival thriller
- Anna Ben is just absolutely fantastic and her chemistry with Lal is a treat
- best movies of 2019

11. Thattathin Marayathu (lit trans. Behind the veil's shadow)
- romance, drama and comedy
- Nivin - Vineeth's iconic duo
- Nivin's first hit that just catapulted him into overnight stardom
- watch this then rewatch Banglore Days

12. Ustad Hotel
- comedy, drama
- Dulquer's breakthrough role
- Nithya and Dulquer's iconic chemistry
- food p*rn

13. Oru Indian Pranayakadha (lit trans. An Indian Love story)
- romance, comedy
- about a "politician" and the way he changes after meeting Amala Paul's character
- Fahadh's iconic run
- held it's own despite being released alongside Drishyam

14. Mili
- coming of age
- about a quiet introvert coming into her own, but it's simple in it's execution
- great message for parents

15. Action Hero Biju
- comedy, drama
- one of my all time favourite films
- a simple movie about a police officer and the people he encounters
- has some heartwrenching moments
- rewatch quality

16. Ennu Ninte Moideen (lit trans. Yours truly, Moideen)
- romance, drama
- based on a true story
- just amazing from the acting, the music and the visuals. simply amazing.
- one of the highest grossing malayalm films

17. Kali (lit trans. Rage)
- romance, drama
- the chemistry between Dulquer and Sai is amazing
- the last half will have you on the edge of your seats

18. Anandam (lit trans. Joy)
- comeduy, friendship, coming of age
- about a group of seven friends who go to Goa for a class trip and how this trip changes their perspectives on friendship etc.
- cast have great chemistry and they're all very close to this day

19. Jacobinte Swargarajyam (lit trans. Jacob's Heaven)
- family comedy, drama
- plot is similar to Jomonte but has a much better execution, and combinted with Vineeth's writing and direction makes this a treat
- nivin's comedic timing >>

20. North 24 Kaatham
- road movie, dramedy
- a simple tale about the way a person's life can change just by who you surrond yourself with
- national award winner

21. Maheshinte Prathikaaram (lit trans. Mahesh's Revenge)
- comedy, drama
- just an amazing movie that you have to watch, full of amazing visuals and fantastic acting
- a critical and commercial success

22. Varane Avashyamund (lit trans. Groom Wanted)
- comedy, drama
- the story of a mother and daugher and how their lives intertwine with the people living in their building
- brought back the iconic duo of Shobana and Suresh Gopi