Best Malayalam Movies of 2019

Chola

Chola

06 Dec 2019 | 1 hr 57 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Thriller | UA

Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan, Akhil Viswanath

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:There is none of the ‘prettiness’ of commercial cinema here. There are moments when you are left flinching. There may be bits in the denouement that we don’t understand, but even that can be appreciated as the complications of emotions rising from life-changing situations

Moothon

Moothon

08 Nov 2019 | 2 hrs 12 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Drama, Crime | UA

Nivin Pauly, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Roshan Mathew, Dileesh Pothan, Sujith Shankar

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The spine of Moothon is a powerful story that is a meditation on gender identity and love

Roudram 2018

Roudram 2018

18 Oct 2019 | 1 hr 59 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Ranji Panikker, KPAC Leela

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Roudram 2018 is not an ode to the resilient Malayali, but it is a resounding testament to the time we survived and a warranting reminder of it.

Jallikattu

Jallikattu

04 Oct 2019 | 1 hr 31 mins

| Malayalam | Crime, Drama | UA

Sabumon Abdusamad, Chemban Vinod Jose, Antony Varghese

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Jallikettu is a visual experience to behold on the big screen. A spectacle - at times unnerving, appalling - and thrilling at the same time

Ambili

Ambili

09 Aug 2019 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Comedy | U

Soubin Shahir, Tanvi Ram, Naveen Nazim

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Ambili is a slice of life film, and though certain scenes seem to defy logic, you can still embrace it, warts and all. As quirky as Ambili is, his dialogues are filled with wit and puns

Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo

Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo

12 Jul 2019 | 2 hrs 10 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sudhi Koppa, Saiju Kurup, Bhagath Manuel

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo works because of the storytelling, but also because everyone seems to have done their best.

18am Padi

18am Padi

05 Jul 2019 | 2 hrs 39 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | UA

Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Unni Mukundan, Manoj K. Jayan

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The movie can be considered as a text book for the adolescents of the Gen Z era. It’s also a film for the dreamers, the chasers, the distracted and the nostalgic minds

Unda

Unda

14 Jun 2019 | 2 hrs 10 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Comedy, Thriller | U

Mammootty, Shine Tom Chacko, Jacob Gregory, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Dileesh Pothan, Bhagwan Tiwari, Omkar Das Manikpuri

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:Unda is an unbridled entertainer with a heart that makes you root for the Kerala Police. It opens your eyes to the gap between the administration, the bureaucracy, and the working force.

Uyare

Uyare

26 Apr 2019 | 2 hrs 5 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Romance | U

Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Parvathy, Samyuktha Menon

Critic's Rating: 4.0
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Synopsis:The film has broken the stereotypical Mollywood formula of putting the superstar hero at the centre of a tale and making him find a way out of some trouble or the other.

Stand Up

Stand Up

13 Dec 2019 | 1 hr 58 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | U

Rajisha Vijayan, Nimisha Sajayan, Arjun Ashokan, Divya Gopinath, Sunil Sukhada, Sajitha Madathil, Rajesh Sharma

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:Stand Up is a celebration of the sisterhood. It is a woman's journey from being a victim to a survivor.

Helen

Helen

15 Nov 2019 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Thriller, Mystery | U

Lal, Aju Varghese, Anna Ben, Binu Pappu

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:Helen is about a girl's survival, after being locked up in a freezer

Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal

Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal

04 Oct 2019 | 2 hrs 15 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Romance | U

Dileesh Pothan, Riddhi Kumar, Vinayakan, Padmavati Rao, Saiju Kurup

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:The first half of the movie makes you feel like you are on a trip on the pretty island, followed by a brief stay amidst the people there.

Aadya Rathri

Aadya Rathri

04 Oct 2019 | 2 hrs 9 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | U

Biju Menon, Aju Varghese, Anaswara Rajan, Vijayaraghavan, Pauly Valsan, Manoj Guiness

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:The simple film with a message has been very well crafted and is directed by Jibu Jacob with colourful visuals by Sadhik Kabeer and Bijibal’s music.

Vikruthi

Vikruthi

04 Oct 2019 | 2 hrs 3 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Comedy | U

Soubin Shahir, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Baburaj, Bhagath Manuel, Sudhi Koppa, Surabhi Lakshmi, Irshad, Jaffer Idukki, Sudheer Karamana

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:Vikruthi makes us laugh, cry and moreover apply a lot more empathy before sharing that troll that looks innocent and tempting on your phone screens

Ganagandharvan

Ganagandharvan

27 Sep 2019 | 2 hrs 19 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Comedy | U

Mammootty, Manoj K. Jayan, Rafi, Sudheer Karamana, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sunil Sukhada, Devan, Salim Kumar, Kochu Preman

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:Ramesh Pisharody has used comedy effectively to keep the smart script engaging even when it veers to the melodrama territory and touches serious legal topics

Manoharam

Manoharam

27 Sep 2019 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Comedy | U

Vineeth Sreenivasan, Indrans, Basil Joseph, Deepak Parambol, Hareesh Peradi, Jude Anthany Joseph, Delhi Ganesh

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:Monoharam is as beautiful as its title. Isn't it interesting to see a talented man, whom society considers an underdog, reaching great heights? Like David and Goliath, here we see Manoharan making his life Manoharam.

Pailwaan

Pailwaan

12 Sep 2019 | 2 hrs 46 mins

| Kannada | Action, Drama | UA

Kichcha Sudeepa, Suniel Shetty, Aakanksha Singh

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Finals

Finals

06 Sep 2019 | 2 hrs 2 mins

| Malayalam | Drama | U

Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sona Nair, Maniyanpilla Raju, Muthumani

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:The best part about Finals is how Arun succeeds to keep the audience guessing. Just when you think that the film will choose a predictable path, he somehow delightfully veers away

Rameshan Oru Peralla

Rameshan Oru Peralla

16 Aug 2019 | 2 hrs 0 mins

| Malayalam | Drama, Thriller | U

Manikandan Patta, Krishna Kumar, Rajesh Sharma, Krishnan Balakrishnan

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:The flaws in the movie can be easily ignored considering the intriguing storyline, interesting background score and suitable cinematography.

Kalki

Kalki

08 Aug 2019 | 2 hrs 32 mins

| Malayalam | Action, Drama | UA

Tovino Thomas, Samyuktha Menon, Saiju Kurup, Harish Utthaman

Critic's Rating: 3.5
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Synopsis:The movie is Tovino through and through. He just grabs the audience with his rugged look, moustache, charm and aura