With the release of movies like Premalu, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life and Manjummel Boys, the Malayalam movie industry has made heads turn with its exceptional scripts. As these movies gain recognition across the country, it shows that language is not a barrier if the content is exceptional. If you are looking to watch some great Malayalam thriller content, then here are five must-watch movies.
Memories
In 2013, Malayalam crime thriller Memories garnered much attention with its plot and performance of the stars. The slasher thriller is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and features Prithviraj Sukumaran, SP Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Meghana Raj, Miya George, Suresh Krishna and Rahul Madhav. The movie is about a drunken cop who has to investigate a series of murders. It received positive reviews from critics and emerged to be a huge commercial success at the box office. Such was the movie’s impact that it gained a cult status among the viewers.
Drishyam
Released in 2013, Drishyam, directed by Jeethu Joseph was one of the nail-biting suspense that will leave you at the edge of the seat till the last minute. It is about George Kutty who lives happily with his wife and daughters. However, their life becomes a nightmare after the eldest daughter commits an accident crime and George steps up to protect his family at all costs. The movie stars Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Asha Sharath, Siddique, Roshan Basheer and Neeraj Madhav.
Anjaam Pathiraa
Featuring Kuchacko Boban and Sharaf U Dheen in the lead, Anjaam Pathiraa received positive reviews from the audience and critics alike for its intense plot. The story revolves around a criminologist who gets involved with the police in nabbing a serial killer. It is directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and was released in 2020.
Ela Veezha Poonchira
Helmed by Shahi Kabir, the 2022 film Ela Veezha Poonchira stars Soubin Shahir, Sudhi Koppa and Jude Anthany Joseph. It is a story of two police officers at a small wireless police station who have to work together after a woman’s body parts are scattered all over Ela Veezha Poonchira.
Anweshippin Kandethum
Anweshippin Kandethum is a 2024 police procedural Malayalam drama movie directed by Darwin Kuriakose and written by Jinu V Abraham. It is backed by Darwin Kuriakose and Dolwin Kuriakose. Anweshippin Kandethum stars Tovino Thomas, Indrans, Siddique, Shammi Thilakan, Sadiq, Azees Nedumangad and Baburaj. The movie opened to positive response from critics who hailed the performances of the cast, plot, soundtrack, art and direction.
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