Best Malayalam Movies to Watch Right Now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The magic of Mollywood knows no bounds. Despite the absence of traditional pan-Indian blockbusters, Malayalam films have captured hearts far beyond Kerala’s shores, earning recognition as a pan-Indian sensation. While ambitious attempts like “King of Kotha,” “Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea,” and “Malaikottai Vaaliban” may have faced challenges, the true marvel lies in how local gems have won over audiences nationwide. Join us on an exploration as we unveil the top 10 Malayalam movies that break cultural barriers, promising an enchanting journey filled with heart-warming tales, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visuals. Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyous world of Mollywood and experience cinema like never before!
10. Second Show (2012)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Gauthami Nair, Sunny Wayne Runtime: 2h 6m IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Available on: YouTube
The film begins with Harilal, an ex-convict known as Lalu,...
The magic of Mollywood knows no bounds. Despite the absence of traditional pan-Indian blockbusters, Malayalam films have captured hearts far beyond Kerala’s shores, earning recognition as a pan-Indian sensation. While ambitious attempts like “King of Kotha,” “Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea,” and “Malaikottai Vaaliban” may have faced challenges, the true marvel lies in how local gems have won over audiences nationwide. Join us on an exploration as we unveil the top 10 Malayalam movies that break cultural barriers, promising an enchanting journey filled with heart-warming tales, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visuals. Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyous world of Mollywood and experience cinema like never before!
10. Second Show (2012)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Gauthami Nair, Sunny Wayne Runtime: 2h 6m IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Available on: YouTube
The film begins with Harilal, an ex-convict known as Lalu,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Jeethu Joseph, the acclaimed director of films like Drishyam, Memories and Papanasam, has announced his next project with Kooman writer Krishna Kumar. The film titled Nunakuzhy will be produced by Saregama and Yoodlee Films.
The film will feature Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup and Aju Varghese in prominent roles. The cinematography will be handled by Satheesh Kurup and the editing by V. S. Vinayak.
According to Jeethu, the film will be different from his other announced projects such as Neru, Drishyam 3 and Ram.
The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will be shot in various locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The makers are planning to release the film in 2024.
The film will feature Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Saiju Kurup and Aju Varghese in prominent roles. The cinematography will be handled by Satheesh Kurup and the editing by V. S. Vinayak.
According to Jeethu, the film will be different from his other announced projects such as Neru, Drishyam 3 and Ram.
The film is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will be shot in various locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The makers are planning to release the film in 2024.
- 9/19/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Thiruvananthapuram, July 31 (Ians) Four decades later after Urvashi first donned the grease paint at age 10 in the late seventies, she continues to go strong and has earned herself a landmark when her latest Tamil release ‘Appatha’ was her 700th film.
“I never realised it and only after the media raised this point, I knew about it,” was her modest reaction when asked about her achievement.
On her latest release she says when director Priyadarshan told her about her role, she was a bit apprehensive as he was saying it was about a mature character and then I had doubts, but later when the story was said, I felt I will be able to handle it and did it.
In her four decade long acting career mostly in Malayalam films and also Tamil films besides other South Indian languages and also Hindi, she has attributed her success to her directors.
“Even...
“I never realised it and only after the media raised this point, I knew about it,” was her modest reaction when asked about her achievement.
On her latest release she says when director Priyadarshan told her about her role, she was a bit apprehensive as he was saying it was about a mature character and then I had doubts, but later when the story was said, I felt I will be able to handle it and did it.
In her four decade long acting career mostly in Malayalam films and also Tamil films besides other South Indian languages and also Hindi, she has attributed her success to her directors.
“Even...
- 7/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sumith Naval is an actor who made his debut in the Malayalam film industry with the 2007 cult film Big B, directed by Amal Neerad. He played the role of Bijo John Kurishingal, one of the four adopted sons of Mary Teacher, who seek revenge for her murder. The film starred Mammootty in the lead role of Bilal John Kurishingal, along with Manoj K Jayan, Bala and Mamtha Mohandas in other important roles.
Recently, in an interview with Milestone Makers, Sumith Naval opened up about his journey and revealed how he got the opportunity to act in Big B. He said that he was working as an assistant director in Bollywood, where he met Amal Neerad, who was the cinematographer of the same film. Amal Neerad offered him the role of Bijo, which he happily accepted for three reasons.
Sumith Naval Interview
One was his passion for acting, as he is...
Recently, in an interview with Milestone Makers, Sumith Naval opened up about his journey and revealed how he got the opportunity to act in Big B. He said that he was working as an assistant director in Bollywood, where he met Amal Neerad, who was the cinematographer of the same film. Amal Neerad offered him the role of Bijo, which he happily accepted for three reasons.
Sumith Naval Interview
One was his passion for acting, as he is...
- 7/16/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
MollywoodWriter Ns Madhavan had expressed his displeasure and lodged a complaint about the film’s title, which is also the title of his popular short story named after a football player.Higuita, an upcoming Malayalam film whose title had courted controversy a few months ago, will release on March 31. A political thriller, Higuita features Suraj Venjaramood and Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead. The film is scripted and directed by Hemanth G Nair. The controversy broke out towards the end of 2022 when renowned writer and orator Ns Madhavan expressed displeasure at the film’s name, which is also the title of an earlier short story he wrote based on the former Colombian football player Rene Higuita. He had said at the time, "Malayalam cinema has always loved and respected writers. What this venture has done is to take away my rights to the title for a movie based on my story,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ObituaryStarting his acting career in theatre, he became noticed in films in the 90s, for his unique voice and dialogue delivery.Tnm StaffKochu Preman, an actor who made a mark with his distinguishable voice in Malayalam cinema, passed away of respiratory disease on the afternoon of Saturday, December 3. He was 68 years old, and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He had worked in over 130 films in a span of 25 years. Officially Ks Premkumar, Kochu Preman began his acting days in theatre before debuting in films. He mostly played comedic roles but would sometimes do serious characters. Though he made his film debut in 1979 with Ezhunirangal, it is through Dilliwala Rajakumaran which came out 17 years after that, that Kochu Preman became noticed. The velichapad (oracle) in Thilakkam, the drunk government official in Pattabhishekam, the tea shop man in Varathan, the funny uncle in In Ghost House Inn are...
- 12/3/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Kochi, July 8: Issues between divorced Malayalam star couple - Urvasi and Manoj K. Jayan - Sunday took another turn with the former commencing legal steps against the latter for lowering her dignity by calling her a drunkard.
The two separated in 2008 after eight years of marriage and have been engaged in a legal battle over possession of their 10-year-old daughter since then.
Things went from bad to worse Friday when at the Family Court here,.
The two separated in 2008 after eight years of marriage and have been engaged in a legal battle over possession of their 10-year-old daughter since then.
Things went from bad to worse Friday when at the Family Court here,.
- 7/8/2012
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Kochi, July 6: It was not a scene out of a Malayalam film but real life drama as divorced star couple Manoj K. Jayan and actress Urvasi Friday came face-to-face in a Kerala court here over the custody of their child.
Their 10-year-old daughter Kunjatta also was present and she refused to accompany her mother, which forced the family court to ask Jayan to take her back to his home.
The two stars decided to separate.
Their 10-year-old daughter Kunjatta also was present and she refused to accompany her mother, which forced the family court to ask Jayan to take her back to his home.
The two stars decided to separate.
- 7/6/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
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