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Onam, the harvest festival is finally here. The homecoming of King Mahabali is celebrated with much splendor and enthusiasm by Malayalis across the globe. The 10-day festival began on the 30th of August, and the celebrations reach its peak on Thiruvonam, which falls on Thursday (Sep 8) this year. From indulging in the elaborate Sadhya (feast) to the participating Onam games, the day is celebrated with pomp, and since cinema is a pivotal part of every Keralites’ life, we also go to the cinemas in the evening with our families. Wondering what to watch? Here’s a list of Malayalam movies releasing on Thiruvonam, and you do have a few options to select from.

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Directed by popular filmmaker Vinayan, ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’ is a period drama. As the title suggests, the film is set in the 19th century, and tells the story of Aarattupuzha Velayudhan Panicker, a fierce Ezhava chieftain and social reformer, who fought against the caste system and many other social evils. Siju Wilson has roped in as the lead actor, and the promo videos hint that Vinayan is back with a bang. You can expect a visual treat in the cinemas, and the story is a bonus.

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You are in for a double treat this Onam, as the ace Arvind Swamy is uniting with M-town’s charming star Kunchacko Boban for the film ‘Ottu’. The film is directed by Fellini TP, who has previously helmed ‘Theevandi’ starring Tovino Thomas and Samyuktha Menon. The stylish road movie is expected to give you an edge-of-the-seat experience. The film has some badass action sequences, which is surely best enjoyed during the festival season.

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Based on GR Indugopan’s story Amminipilla Vettu Case, ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ has actors Biju Menon, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Roshan Mathew, and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles. The film is directed by Sreejith N, and it is touted to be a period drama. Biju Menon plays Amminipilla and Padmapriya plays the role of his wife. “It is based in a small village in the 1980s. My character is Rukmini and married to Biju Menon’s Amminipilla. Her entire life revolves around him, and she is a gutsy, boisterous woman. She reminds me of the women in the 80s, like my grandmother, who may be housewives, but were very assertive,” Padmapriya said in an earlier interview with Kochi Times.

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While the above mentioned are the Onam special releases, you can also watch some interesting movies in the cinemas on Thiruvonam day, including ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Thallumaala’. ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ features Kunchacko Boban in the lead role and is a film you will thoroughly enjoy with your family, especially if you live in Kerala! Directed by Khalid Rahman ‘Thallunmaala’ on the other hand, features Tovino Thomas and Kalyani Priyadarshan in lead roles, and is much relatable to the younger generation.

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