2018 To Thuramukham: 4 Critically Acclaimed Malayalam Movies That Deserve More Fame

South Indian films have always been in the limelight for their exceptional direction, storytelling and performances by the cast members. In this region of the country, movies are made in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. While they are collectively appreciated, the Malayalam movie industry deserves special recognition for its mindblowing storytelling.

If you want to broaden your horizons by watching new movies with fascinating plots, here are some critically acclaimed Malayalam movies that deserve more attention.

2018 (2023)

‘2018’ is a Malayalam language film inspired by the true story of the Kerala floods that hit the region in 2018. The movie features stories of various people from all walks of life and how the massive disaster led to them unleashing their heroic sides.

OTT Platform: Zee 5

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Thuramukham (2023)

Based on true events, ‘Thuramukham’ is a story based in 1950, Mattancherry, currently known as Kochi, Kerala. A goon named Moidu is hired by the authorities to take down the exploited labourers who have formed a trade union to stop the violent practices on them.

OTT Platform: Zee 5

IMDb Rating: 5.9/10

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Perariyathavar (2014)

‘Perariyathavar’, also known as ‘Names Unknown’, is the story of the marginalised section of society presented through the eyes of an eight-year-old and his father who is a sweeper. He and his friend Chami collect garbage (Recycle Garbage For Gardening) from cities and dump it in villages. The little boy often accompanies his father during work making him realise many unreasonable aspects of society.

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

22 Female Kottayam (2012)

‘22 Female Kottayam’ is the blood-boiling story of a 22-year-old nurse named Tessa from Kottayam, Kerala. Unlike her coworkers, she loves her job. She falls in love with Cyril who ends up betraying her and her employer rapes her. As a series of events unfold, she is forced to go behind bars. After her release, she seeks revenge on her rapist.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

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