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Malayalam cinema houses some of India's finest actors, yet, it's seldom spoken about. There's a treasure trove of incredible art crying out for a larger audience. 
I'm not a Malayali, but as a connoisseur of great cinema, here's my short thread of movies you HAVE TO watch.
I'm not a Malayali, but as a connoisseur of great cinema, here's my short thread of movies you HAVE TO watch.
To Malayalis: go easy on me, there's a lot I might miss in here. I'm still catching up. 
But out of the 40+ movies i've seen, let's just say i'm dumbstruck at how consistently good movies are churned.
But out of the 40+ movies i've seen, let's just say i'm dumbstruck at how consistently good movies are churned.
Before I begin, some observations:
- You'll see actors repeat across movies. (versatility)
- There's nothing like a 'lead role'. The story is everything, & the only thing that really matters
- High emphasis on aesthetics & everyday emotions, minus the high voltage drama
- You'll see actors repeat across movies. (versatility)
- There's nothing like a 'lead role'. The story is everything, & the only thing that really matters
- High emphasis on aesthetics & everyday emotions, minus the high voltage drama
- Stories diverge suddenly, converge eventually
- The eyes act & emote in so many actors, it's shockingly surprising
- Sometimes movies don't have plots, they merely convey a point, a manner of thinking
- There's so much simplicity, if you blink you miss the essence of a scene
- The eyes act & emote in so many actors, it's shockingly surprising
- Sometimes movies don't have plots, they merely convey a point, a manner of thinking
- There's so much simplicity, if you blink you miss the essence of a scene
Annayum Rasoolum.
Fahadh Faasil and Andrea Jeremiah put on an acting masterclass.
(Andrea must have like 10 dialogues in the movie, but her expressions and acting prowess take the cake)
Fahadh Faasil and Andrea Jeremiah put on an acting masterclass.
(Andrea must have like 10 dialogues in the movie, but her expressions and acting prowess take the cake)
Android Kunjappan.
Soubin Shahir. Remember the name.
One of the cutest, nicest movies you'll see; t epitomises the simplicity and idiosyncrasies of Malayalis.
Soubin Shahir. Remember the name.
One of the cutest, nicest movies you'll see; t epitomises the simplicity and idiosyncrasies of Malayalis.
Lucifer.
Mixing things a little:
High drama. High entertainment. A masala thriller with the quintessential Mohanlal. It's a fun watch.
Mixing things a little:
High drama. High entertainment. A masala thriller with the quintessential Mohanlal. It's a fun watch.
Maheshinte Prathikaram.
An entertainer from the word go.
Vivacious and brimming with Idukki's stunning backdrop, this is a visual delight.
From a debut director, the future of Malayalam cinema is in bright hands.
An entertainer from the word go.
Vivacious and brimming with Idukki's stunning backdrop, this is a visual delight.
From a debut director, the future of Malayalam cinema is in bright hands.
Virus.
Prescient to the point where it was scary. Released in 2019, if this movie was released now in 2020, it would still be spot on - a hotbed for conspiracy theories this one.
(I particularly liked how sobering it was & didn't pander to heroism to the supposed lead actor)
Prescient to the point where it was scary. Released in 2019, if this movie was released now in 2020, it would still be spot on - a hotbed for conspiracy theories this one.
(I particularly liked how sobering it was & didn't pander to heroism to the supposed lead actor)
Amen.
Jesus Christ, I died laughing watching this movie. It was a riot - every scene was made to entertain. The music is sublime.
<Oh, the trailer for this movie = SUCKS>
My favourite scene here: https://twitter.com/adadithya/status/1253964093142167589
Jesus Christ, I died laughing watching this movie. It was a riot - every scene was made to entertain. The music is sublime.
<Oh, the trailer for this movie = SUCKS>
My favourite scene here: https://twitter.com/adadithya/status/1253964093142167589
Kumbalangi Nights.
A film about bonds, relationships and some of the most powerful performances ever seen on celluloid. This was one of @RajeevMasand's favourite films in 2019, if you ever wanted a reason to watch it.
(Fahadh outdoes himself here)
A film about bonds, relationships and some of the most powerful performances ever seen on celluloid. This was one of @RajeevMasand's favourite films in 2019, if you ever wanted a reason to watch it.
(Fahadh outdoes himself here)
Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
What a persistent drama that symbolises male ego and its many shortcomings!
Written really well, and performed to the T.
What a persistent drama that symbolises male ego and its many shortcomings!
Written really well, and performed to the T.
Sudani from Nigeria.
Every once in a while a movie tugs at your heartstrings. This is that movie. It's cute, it's simple and one of the most endearing films i've seen.
Every once in a while a movie tugs at your heartstrings. This is that movie. It's cute, it's simple and one of the most endearing films i've seen.
Iyobinte Pusthakam.
A period tale of familial relationships. Popcorn stuff done really well.
A period tale of familial relationships. Popcorn stuff done really well.
Bangalore Days.
Your feel-good-happy-goto movie on a cold rainy day.
Your feel-good-happy-goto movie on a cold rainy day.
Kapella.
A cliffhanger of a tale - one that cajoles you into believing what is not. It's deceptively brilliant and rather... simple.
A cliffhanger of a tale - one that cajoles you into believing what is not. It's deceptively brilliant and rather... simple.
