11 Best Malayalam Movies On Netflix You Should Not Miss

Malayalam films have always been a hit no matter where they are. With the current facelift of the OTT platforms, we get chance to watch movies which are not for commercial audience. And Malayalam cinema has given many best hits recently. Malayalam movies is a treasure chest and sometimes it get difficult to select what to watch. Below is the list of best Malayalam movies on Netflix which you might use for a good watch session.

1. Uyare – 2019

Based on how a pilot’s career was getting sabotaged due to an acid attack which was committed by her ex-boyfriend. Starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, and Tovino Thomas. It is by far one of the best Malayalam movies made, and must be on your watch-list without a doubt!

2. Irul – 2021

The genre focused on this film is mostly mystery and thriller. And of course no doubt, this genre is the most difficult to direct just to bring in the key points required in the story. The director became successful in doing so and made the film a hit. The point that brings in more attention is the film was shot during the lockdown and this Malayalam movie released on Netflix.

3. Njan Prakashan – 2018

A young nurse who desired to move out and live a better life with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Fahadh Faasil plays the title role in this satirical comedy film, which also features Sreenivasan (who also created the script) and Nikhila Vimal. The story follows a young nurse who wishes to leave the nation and start a new life, and who expects to accomplish so through his ex-girlfriend, who is relocating to Germany. At the time of its release, this 2018 movie was among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.

4. Lilli – 2018

This mind-bending thriller from 2018 will leave you perplexed. It’s about a pregnant lady who is abducted by three men who want to know where another young girl she knows is. As the story progresses, we learn about a prostitution ring, a death, and Lilli’s treachery.

5. Grandmaster – 2012

Mohanlal, Priyamani, Narain, Anoop Menon, Babu Antony, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Arjun Nandhakumar feature in this 2012 techno action thriller. The film focuses on Agatha Christie’s novel The A.B.C Murders. Grandmaster became the first Malayalam film to be distributed on Netflix, as well as the first Malayalam movie with English translations published outside of Kerala.

6. Comrade in America (CIA) – 2017

Dulquer Salmaan and Karthika Muralidharan feature in the crucial responsibilities in this action thriller. It portrays the story of a communist who crosses the Mexican border unlawfully from Kerala to the United States to prevent his sweetheart from marrying some other guy. The film was hailed for being the first Malayalam film to be shot in Mexico and for having a novel approach.

7. Varane Avashyamund – 2020

Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Dulquer Salmaan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan feature in this romantic comedy drama movie directed by Dulquer Salmaan. The story follows a single mother and her daughter, who only wants to marry through an arranged marriage. When a Major and a young man come into their apartment building, things start to shift.

8. Nayattu – 2021

Nayattu is a crime thriller starring Kunchako Boban, Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan, Jaffar Idukki, Anil Nedumangad, and Hakkim Shajahan. It was hailed as a fantastic police procedural, thriller, and cultural comment on today’s modern India.

9. Angamaly Diaries – 2017

Antony Varghese, Anna Rajan, Kichu Tellus, Ullas Jose Chemban, Vineeth Vishwam, Bitto Davis, Tito Wilson, Sarath Kumar, and Sinoj Varghese are among the 86 debutants in this crime thriller. This dark comedy portrays a young guy who aspires to dominate the town of Angamaly as a formidable leader. The movie was hailed for its innovative premise as well as the climax, which consisted of an uncut 11-minute tracking shot involving over 1000 artists.

10. Kappela – 2020

Kappela is a love melodrama film starring Anna Ben, Sreenath Bhasi, and Roshan Mathew. The film portrays the story of a youthful love that grows between a village girl and an auto driver after she contacts the incorrect phone number and ends up chatting to him by accident.

11. Aalorukkam – 2018

This 2018 film depicts an elderly father who has spent the previous 16 years searching for his son and is now on his deathbed. His son, on the other hand, has transitioned into a woman and is living with her family, something the elderly guy refuses to accept.

This film received critical acclaim around the world and was nominated for a National Film Award for Best Movie on Other Social And economic issues. Indrans, the main actor, got the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2018 for his performance.

How many of these Malayalam movies on Netflix have you watched?

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