There are no limits in Malayalam cinema world, they provide entertaining and gripping narrative all through to viewers over here and world. Netflix has put together a mini-festival of sorts, to help viewers pursue this wonderful cinematic legacy that is Malayalam storytelling. Here are ten of the best Malayalam Netflix Series you MUST Watch, story of each movie to tell why they matter.
1. Angamaly Diaries (2017)
Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Angamaly Diaries is a wonderful contrast of youth and ambition represented in the story of Angamaly, a tiny town in Kerala. The plot follows a group of six teenagers: led by Vincent Pepe (Antony Varghese ) that love food, fun time and occasional street brawl. The story is mainly based around their entrepreneurial ventures and the subsequent fallouts. The film also has a killer 11 minutes long and single-shot climax as well as 86 fresh face additions that add more authenticity and freshness to the story.
2. Sudani from Nigeria (2018)
A Bollywood sport dramedy (genre) produced by Rafeeq Seervi, starring Abdur Rehman Ali (“Majeed”) and Nigerian football player Samuel Abiola Robinson (“Samuel”). Samuel gets injured and has to go stay at Majeed’s home triggering an unlikely connection transcending cultural and linguistic differences. Emotionally honest themes from the human experience are beautifully portrayed, and themes within compassion for others in OUR love of football.
3. Minnal Murali (2021)
Unique exploration of a superhero genre in Indian soil is presented by Basil Joseph in the movie “Minnal Murali” Matched with VIL (only village life) are fantastical elements in a JESUS HEAVY superhero origin story-cliche with Jaison Tovino Thomas, the tailor who was struck by lighting. The story unpacks his self-realization journey and the implications from these newfound powers with the thesis character seeming outlived as grounded experiences.
4. Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
Directed by Madhu C. Narayanan, Kumbalangi Nights is a poignant work exploring family bonds and individual redemption. The movie revolves around four brothers of Kumbalangi, a small village and each being an inferior person with deep rooted hurts. Through their various stories, they develop a compelling, and feel good narrative of togetherness and acceptance. Its characters are beautifully complex, and it has been widely praised for being a more authentic representation of human emotions.
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5. Kappela (2020)
Directed by Muhammad Musthafa“Kappela” tells the story of Jessy Ben, a naive village girl who becomes an idiot by dialing Vishnu (Roshi Mathew) an auto-rickshaw driver (Vishnu) accidently. Their next interactions over the phone turn into some blossoming romance. But when Jessy meets Vishnu, right in person some unlikely events happen relating to Roy (Sreenath Bhasi) occupying a hotspot. Suspensefully, The film puts a philosophical kick in the pants just when you think there’s no way to question the given societal norms.
6. Thallumaala (2022)
Thallumaala (2022) Starring Tovino Thomas — it is a high-octane action film that redefines the genre in Malayalam cinema. It features action-packed fight sequences and the narrative is a kind of non sequitur of style as narrative You might say; the film moves at breakneck speed thanks to Director Khalid Rahman’s rhythmic cutting, which turns a visual pyrotechnic delight that neither dares slow down nor wishes too.
6. Nayattu (2021)
Directed by Martin Prakkat, “Nayattu” is an intense thriller that focuses on police officers who are driven into limbo and outlaws by their respective roles in the distribution of a political conspiracy. It serves as an intense and chilling look at law enforcement corruption while being wholly spun in our overdispersed human thread. Not boring in the least, with a strong narrative and strong performances fans of political thrillers should very much consider.
8. Varane Avashyamund (2020)
Directed by Anoop Sathyan, this family drama features two golden child actors in Suresh Gopi and Shobana Sarking from Abhiyan. The story unfolds between the relationship and social roles of a single mother and her daughter, to that of a shy army major. Its upbeat narrative and nostalgic vibe are perfect for a light watch.
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9. Jana Gana Mana (2022)
Jana Gana Mana is directed by Dijo Jose Antony. The film is an incredible blend of genre wavers in a Court Dramedy genre that transcends itself. The topics are deeply current social issues, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s convincing role of an honest lawyer resigned to justice. Unlike most stories, its storytelling structure utilizes several viewpoints and an unexpected twist or two to keep us on our toes while forcing us to reflect on societal norms and legal ethics.
10. Forensic (2020)
Forensic is directed by Akhil Paul & Anas Khan. In the film, a medico-legal adviser Samuel (Tovino Thomas) follows the trails of gruesome murders he is investigating in a psychological crime thriller, Directed by Akhil Paul & Anas Khan
Together, these films represent a multi-faceted array of genres and storytelling formats — and demonstrate the depth and breadth of what Malayalam cinema has to offer. Action packed or heartwarming dramas, this 8 minute selection of Netflix movies on Malayalam cinema is an introduction to the treasures Kerala has to offer.
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