5 Must-Watch Malayalam Movies For Family Bonding

Over the recent years, Malayalam cinema has carved a niche for itself by consistently producing films that resonate deeply with family relationships and values. Known for their rich storytelling and emotional depth, Malayalam family movies often portray realistic narratives that strike a chord with audiences of all ages. So if you are looking for some family-centric Malayalam movies, then here are some of the best Malayalam family movies that have left a deep mark on viewers and deserve to be on your watchlist: 

Must-Watch Malayalam Family Movies

1. ‘Kaathal - The Core’

‘Kaathal - The Core’ is a courtroom action drama movie starring Mammootty and Jyothika in lead roles. The main plot of the movie revolves around the live of Mathew Devassy and Omana. As per Prime Video, "Kaathal The Core is a poignant exploration of the intricate dynamics of marriage in the pursuit of justice and the quest of personal fulfilment set against the backdrop of a close knit community.”

2. ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’

‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ stars Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramood in the main roles. As per IMDb, the plot of the movie states, “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.” The movie was critically acclaimed and honoured with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film. 

3. ‘Baahubali’

‘Baahubali’ was a massive hit. The movie received both national and international acclaim for Rajamouli's direction, story, action sequences, visual effects, cinematography, and music. As per IMDb, the movie Baahubali is about “A child from the Mahishmati Kingdom who is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle, and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.” Baahubali stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in the lead roles. 

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4. ‘Home’

The Malayalam movie ‘Home’ received widespread critical acclaim for its plot, music, cinematography, and performance of the main cast. According to IMDb, “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.” The movie sensitively addresses important themes, emphasising that there is no shame associated with them. It beautifully portrays the life of a middle-class family, with scenes among family members that are also very relatable.

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5. ‘How Old Are You?’

‘How Old Are You?’ is a popular Malayalam movie talking about a woman who finds her lost aura and uses it to benefit society, triumphing over the formidable challenges of a patriarchal system. As per Prime Video, “Nirupama Rajeev (Manju Warrier) is a clerk and married to Rajeev Narayanan (Kunchako Boban). She leads a mundane life, but she craves for a change. She then meets her old classmate, Susan David (Kanika), who reminds her of the woman she used to be and inspires her to rediscover her younger self.”

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