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25 Greatest Malayalam Movies of All Time

Ever since Malayalam cinema underwent a renaissance in the past decade- with the influx of new-age filmmakers creating some groundbreaking work, it has been unarguably the foremost film industry in India when measured by the quality of films produced. If the 2000s were the worst years for Malayalam movies, then the best era was definitely the 70s and 80s, which witnessed the rise of the New Wave and Middle cinema respectively.

To handpick 25 great Malayalam movies from an industry whose veteran filmmakers like Priyadarshan alone have made more than 60 Malayalam movies (many of which are classics), can create a conundrum for many Malayali cinephiles.

This list is an attempt to compile the best of mainstream and independent films that I’ve watched over the years. It is not ranked in any particular order; instead, I’ve clubbed the work of filmmakers who have more than one film featured here. Please note that many filmmakers have created several masterpieces but I’ve capped them to two per director. The idea is to include as many great filmmakers in this list and evoke interest in the readers to explore more of their work.

25. Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

Director: Madhu C. Narayanan

One of the finest mainstream films of the previous decade , Madhu Narayanan’s directorial debut ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ takes on social taboos along with challenging several stereotypes but never lets loose its grip on the entertainment quotient. So-called alpha males crying their heart out, bringing home the widow and baby of a deceased best friend, a mute brother falling in love with an American black woman  – are all progressive themes for the middle-class milieu.

The stand-out scene that was widely appreciated in which Soubin Shahir’s character Saji seeks psychological help from a doctor, breaks the stigma associated with counseling. The highlight package of the film is Fahadh Faasil who delivers a terrific performance as the antagonist Shammi. Through this character, the writer Syam Pushkaran sketches a typical portrait of a patriarchal man who passes off his misogynist attitude and toxic masculinity under the pretext of family honor.

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Another directorial debut, this National Award winner for Best Feature Film in Malayalam is one of the best feel-good movies of our time. It has a big heart and is bound to well up the eyes of even the most stoic personalities. The title refers to a star foreign player Samuel “Sudu” of Majeed’s (Soubin Shahir) football club, who meets with an accident and is made to rest at Majeed’s house while he recovers. Over time, Majeed and his mother develop a strong bond with Samuel as they share their personal life stories with each other. Even the neighbors and townsfolk become very fond of the good-natured foreigner who doesn’t speak their language.

‘Sudani from Nigeria’ reminds us that love and humanity can transcend barriers of language and nationality. It also successfully shatters the myth that foreigners who play for football clubs in India come from sound economic backgrounds. The reality in the case of many African footballers is in stark contrast to what most people assume. Many of them play in India with the hope of escaping their impoverished lives in their home countries.

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Director: Venu

Multiple National Award-winning cinematographer Venu’s second directorial outing follows a young female journalist who sets out to write a biography on convict C. K. Raghavan (Mammootty) who professes that he never committed the crimes he is in prison for.

‘Munnariyippu’ is a multilayered film that deconstructs the narrative and discards certain conventions, making it an interesting visual experiment. What elevates the film’s level is Mammootty’s terrific performance and subdued mannerisms. He sheds off any trace of the superstar persona and methodically absorbs the character of Raghavan in totality.

The film doesn’t indulge in the crests and troughs of mainstream drama and adopts a very restrained and mature approach in its storytelling. The main contemplation that ‘Munnariyippu’ tries to delineate through Raghavan to the audience is that the interpretation of freedom or exemption is absolutely subjective in accordance with the individual in question. Viewers willing to participate in the narrative can expect to be rewarded.

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Director: Joe Baby

Arguably, one of the best Malayalam movies to come out in recent times, the sarcastically titled film serves a disgusting assortment of patriarchy, male chauvinism, hypocrisy, and makes the viewer slowly chew it by repeating the chores and ordeal of its female protagonist.

A must-watch for all moral custodians of society who have fixed notions about gender roles in a household. The film tells the story of a newlywed woman (Nimisha Sajayan) who struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband (Suraj Venjaramood) and his family expect her to be. Millions of housewives who drudge through household chores daily that have been normalized by society will realize the injustice women have been enduring for centuries while fulfilling their expected role of duty-bound housewives. If ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ can bring about a positive change in even one married family, the film would have done its job. That would be the greatest reward for the film.

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India’s official submission to the Oscars , ‘Jallikattu’ stamps the authority of Lijo Jose Pellissery as one of the finest auteurs of our generation. The raw, pulsating energy of the film makes it a wild ride that draws out the inherent beastly nature coated underneath the mask of civilization.

An ingenious plot, a myriad of characters, and an eerie background score make ‘Jallikattu’ a modern-day classic. Lijo’s obsession with close-up shots of meat butchering and food preparation syncs with the barbaric theme of the film.

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Lijo is one of the most exciting directors of our time who can be trusted to experiment with form, treatment, and themes in every new venture. Except for ‘Double Barrel’, every film of Lijo ranges between good and very good. ‘ Ee.Ma.Yau ‘ and ‘ Angamaly Diaries ‘ are considered cult films in Kerala and with the phenomenal success of ‘Jallikattu’, there is a lot of expectation from Lijo’s next film ‘ Churuli ‘.

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Director: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan

Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is a current-generation filmmaker raising the bar of experimental cinema in Malayalam cinema. Ever since his debut feature film ‘Oraalppokkam’ in 2014, Sanal has been experimenting with the subject, narrative, and form with each film.

Sexy Durga is arguably his best work which became the first Indian film to win the Hivos Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2017. The film’s plot is fairly simple but touches upon dark themes including domination, patriarchal attitudes, hypocrisy, etc. 

During a nocturnal ride, a young woman and her lover come across a cross-section of Indian male society. What starts out as an attempt to escape descends into a journey through hell – from which no escape seems possible. Sanal has made some very fine films like ‘Ozhivudivasathe Kali’, ‘ Unmadiyude Maranam ‘, and ‘Chola’ that have received wide acclaim. He is one filmmaker from whom the audience can expect something unique and innovative in each film.

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19. vadakkunokkiyantram (1989).

Director: Sreenivasan

‘Vadakkunokkiyantram’ is one of the finest dark comedies in Indian cinema. Sreenivasan’s insightful observations on the male ego, insecurities, and inferiority complex shine through in his performance as well as direction.

As a jealous and suspicious husband, he keeps on doubting his wife as she is more beautiful and smarter than him. This eventually leads to marital discord and him undergoing treatment for his complexities. The film has aged very well and makes it frequently to many lists on the greatest Malayalam movies of all time.

It was remade in Tamil as ‘Dindigul Sarathy’, in Kannada as ‘Nanjangudu Nanjunda’, and in Hindi as ‘ Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh ‘. Sreenivasan’s other directorial venture ‘Chinthavishtaya Shyamala’ also stars him in the lead role, and is a brilliant black comedy on a lazy and irresponsible husband who neglects his family.

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18. amma ariyan (1986).

Director: John Abraham

Despite having made only four feature films due to his accidental death in 1987, the maverick John Abraham is considered one of the finest Malayalam filmmakers. And, ‘Amma Ariyan’ is unarguably his finest and most complex work.

Featured in BFI’s Top 10 Indian Films list, the story revolves around the incidents following the death of a young Naxalite, upon whose death his friends travel to the village where his mother lives to inform her of the death of her only son.

It is among the most experimental works of Indian cinema and continues to be discussed for its multi-layered narrative. Abraham was a gold medalist from FTII, and he began his career by assisting Mani Kaul on ‘ Uski Roti ‘. His ‘Cheriyanchante Kroorakrithyangal’ is also a fine film that critiques the feudal system and police atrocities. One must also take out time for his Tamil film ‘Agraharathil Kazuthai’ which is inspired by Robert Bresson’s ‘Au Hasard Balthazar’.

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Watch/stream amma ariyan full movie on youtube, 17. maheshinte prathikaaram (2016).

Director: Dileesh Pothan

This directorial debut of Dileesh Pothan is a “serious comedy” in Fahadh Fassil ‘s own words who plays Mahesh in the film. While attempting to defuse a conflict between his friend and a group of youngsters, he is knocked down. Unable to fight back, an embarrassed Mahesh publicly vows that he will not wear his slippers again until he has avenged his humiliation.

Instead of relying on the usual mix of hate and anger for revenge, the writer Syam Pushkaran intelligently uses comedy to draw reactions from the characters and develop a gripping, funny screenplay (which won the National Award).

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‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ has gained a cult status over the years and has been remade into Tamil as ‘Nimir’ by Priyadarshan and into Telugu as ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ by the ‘C/o Kancharapalem’ director Venkatesh Maha. In his second feature ‘Thondimuthalam Driksakshiyum’ and the third film ‘Joji’, Dileesh again teamed up with Fahadh to create some really good cinema. Both films are highly enjoyable and entail relevant social commentary as well.

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Watch/stream maheshinte prathikaaram full movie on mubi, 16. nadodikkattu (1987).

Director: Sathyan Anthikad

Sathyan Anthikad is one of the most commercially successful Malayalam filmmakers who mastered the art of satirizing social issues and packaging them in entertaining capsules. The director-writer combination of Anthikad and Sreenivasan is responsible for some of the wittiest popular movies of Malayalam cinema.

‘Nadodikkatu’ stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles as Ramdas and Vijayan. After losing their jobs in Kerala, they decide to migrate to Dubai to make their fortunes. However, they get deceived and end up in the neighboring Tamil Nadu where they are mistaken as two criminal investigators by a group of smugglers.

‘Nadodikkattu’ drew upon relevant social factors affecting Kerala of the 1980s such as widespread unemployment and poverty. Portraying the struggles of unemployed youths seeking jobs in the Middle East, this biting Malayalam satire takes a piercing look at the quirks and inferiority complexes of middle-class society. It is among the most popular Malayalam comedies of all time.

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15. t halayana manthram (1990).

‘Thalayana Manthram’ is another super-hit comedy from the Anthikad-Sreenivasan stable. The film focuses on the greedy, insecure, and jealous wife of Sreenivasan’s character, who cunningly creates a rift between her husband and his family.

She desires to lead a life of luxury beyond their means, leading to severe complications in their life. The film is packed with funny scenes and hilarious situations. Much of the humor is born out of the helplessness of Sreenivasan and the troubles that he encounters due to his wife’s demands.

Urvashi, who plays Sreenivasan’s wife, received a lot of acclaim for her performance as a greedy and shrewd lady. There are many more films by Sathyan Anthikad that deserve to be viewed, and among them, a few of my favorites are ‘Varavelpu’, ‘T. P. Balagopalan M. A.’, ‘Achuvinte Amma’.

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Director: Sibi Malayil

Sibi Malayil and his screenwriter A. K. Lohithadas have given Malayalam cinema some of its most commercially and critically successful films. ‘Kireedam’ is yet another masterclass in acting from Mohanlal who won the National Film Award – Special Mention “for portraying a young man’s agony and pain marvelously and in unique style”.

The film chronicles the life of a young man whose life turns upside down when he intervenes in a dispute to rescue his father (a cop) from a ruthless local outlaw. An inadvertent moment of rage and the series of unanticipated repercussions that follow it form the poignant focus of this Malayalam classic.

Sibi Malayil paints a solemn portrait of a distraught young man caught in the web of an intricate father-son dynamic , violence, and personal failings. ‘Kireedam’ was remade into six other languages – Telugu as ‘Rowdyism Nasinchali’ (1990), in Kannada as ‘Modada Mareyalli’ (1991), and in Hindi as ‘Gardish’ (1993).

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13. thaniyavarthanam (1987).

This was the first film that kicked off the Malayil-Lohithadas partnership. The film discusses a variety of topics such as superstition and orthodoxy in rural Kerala, attitudes towards mental illness, the difference of attitudes between people of different generations, and the decline of once-proud Nair “joint families”.

Apart from the main storyline concerning Balan (Mammootty), the movie also makes a subtle sketch of the life of people in a “matriarchal” society. The uncle of Balan (played by Thilakan) enjoys so much influence in the family affairs that he becomes a catalyst to Balan’s slow but steady decline to lunacy.

It was Thilakan who had recommended Mammootty for the lead role. The writer-director duo has given the Malayalam film industry some of its acclaimed classics including ‘Dasharatham’ and ‘Bharatham’ for which Mohanlal bagged a Best Actor National Film Award. Forbes India included Mohanlal’s performance in the film on its list of “25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema”.

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12. peruvazhiyambalam (1979), director: p. padmarajan.

P. Padmarajan was not only among the finest filmmakers from Kerala but also a highly accomplished author. Along with K. G. George and Bharathan, he is credited with founding a new school of filmmaking in Malayalam cinema in the 1980s. Along with his contemporaries, Padmarajan created groundbreaking films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed.

He is known for his mastery in screenwriting. ‘Peruvazhiyambalam’ is based on his novel of the same name, and marks his directorial debut along with the acting debut of Ashokan who plays the central character, Raman.

The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it deals with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described the film as one of the finest films in Malayalam.  It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and was included in IBN Live’s list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time. ‘Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam’, ‘Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal’, and ‘Innale’ are also some fine films from the master.

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11. thoovanathumbikal (1987).

The film is partly based on Padmarajan’s novel Udakappola . It revolves around Jayakrishnan (Mohanlal), who falls in love with two women; Radha (Parvathy), a distant relative of his, and Clara (Sumalatha), an escort in town.

The film is widely noted for its rich film score and songs, dialogues and characters, detailed screenplay, and Mohanlal’s and Sumalatha’s performance. Rain is a recurring theme and is portrayed almost as a character in the film. Set in Thrissur, the film displays the typical Malayali bachelor lifestyle in many scenes. One such scene where Mohanlal invites Ashokan for a lemonade drink and straight away gets into the city bar has now become an iconic call sign for a drink offer between Malayalis.

‘Thoovanathumbikal’ is considered, by many, to be the most romantic movie ever made in Malayalam cinema history. The film deals with the most intense human emotions of love and lust. Years after its release, the movie has turned into a cult classic, especially among the youth. In a 2013 online poll, IBN Live listed it as the 8th greatest Indian film of all time.

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10. prayanam (1975).

Director: Bharathan 

Bharathan’s films were known for their realistic portrayal of rural life in Kerala. Melodrama and escapism were usually absent in his films. His background as a painter enabled him to create frames that were often credited for their visual beauty. Natural props and nature itself often became important characters in his films (like the railway track in ‘Palangal’, or the sea in ‘Amaram’).

Bharathan is one of the few Indian directors known to use an elaborate storyboard system for filming. He also often designed posters for his films. ‘Pranayam’ was written by P. Padmarajan and it marked the debut of both Bharathan as a director and Padmarajan as a screenwriter.

The film probes into the realities that existed within the Brahmin community of the day. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair plays an elderly Brahmin priest married to a girl young enough to be his daughter. A lot is implicated and unsaid in the film. It is one of the personal favorites of the director.

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Watch/stream pranayam full movie online on eros now, 9. vaishali (1988), director: bharathan.

‘Vaishali’ is regarded as a modern-day masterpiece in Malayalam cinema. The film is an adaptation of a sub-story told by Vedavyasa to King Yudhishtira in the epic Mahabharatha. It is the story of Vaisali, a devadasi girl who was assigned the mission of seducing Rishyashrungan, the son of Maharshi Vibhandakan, and bringing him to Chambapuri to perform a mahayagam to bring rain.

Films like ‘Vaishali’ and ‘Amaram’ (where Bharathan collaborated with acclaimed cinematographer Madhu Ambat) set a new benchmark for cinematographic excellence in Malayalam and Indian Cinema. Several of Bharathan’s films are known for their bold portrayal of sexual themes. His films often defied social conventions and norms about man-woman relationships. ‘

Rathinirvedam’ was the sexual-coming-of-age story of the relationship between a teenager and an older woman while ‘Chamaram’ dealt with the tumultuous affair between a student and his college lecturer. ‘Kattathe Kilikkoodu’ and ‘Kaathodu Kaathoram’ also explore adulterous relationships and are worth one’s time.

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8. yavanika (1982).

Director: K. G. George

Known for his unconventional work, K. G. George is noted for his deep psychological analysis and character study of the human mind in his films. He made his directorial debut with ‘Swapnadanam’ (1975) and became a strong presence of the new cinema movement in Kerala that became active during the early 1970s.

‘Yavanika’ stands out as one of the most commercially successful, yet artistically superior films of the 1980s. In the form of a detective thriller, it explores the backstage drama of a traveling drama troop. The plot is structured around the search for an unpopular tabla player of the troupe who suddenly disappears.

The film is regarded as the finest mystery or investigative thriller ever made in Malayalam cinema. One of the greatest screenplays written in Malayalam cinema, and the performances of Bharat Gopi and Thilakan are phenomenal. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, Best Story, and Second Best Actor for Thilakan.

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Watch/stream yavanika full movie online on hotstar, 7. irakal (1985).

‘Irakal’ is considered the first dark movie in Malayalam and one of the best works of K.G George. The film is an in-depth exploration of the psychology of violence and its theme in undertones depicted political conditions of the country during that time including The Emergency.

Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi are said to be symbolically presented by Thilakan and Ganesh respectively in the film, though George didn’t say it directly. Dileesh Pothan’s ‘Joji’ is said to have taken inspiration from the film with regard to theme.

The film won two Kerala State Film Awards—Second Best Film and Best Story. George has given Malayalam cinema many groundbreaking classics. ‘ Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback ‘  (1983), ‘Adaminte Vaariyellu’ (1983), and ‘Panchavadi Palam’ (1984) are some highly engaging films that should definitely be explored by cinephiles.

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6. vanaprastham (1999).

Director: Shaji N. Karun

‘Vanaprastham’ is the crowning glory in Mohanlal’s acting career for which he won yet another National Award. His tragic performance is considered the pinnacle of acting by many. The film chronicles the life of a lower-caste Kathakali artist (Mohanlal) who receives great acclaim in his career but is burdened by repeated rejections and abandonment in his personal life.

Like most Shaji N. Karun films, this one too has pain written all over it. An Indo-French production, ‘Vanaprastham’ excels in every department of filmmaking. The cinematography is exceptional and the soul-stirring soundtrack by Zakir Hussain is truly world-class.

The film was Shaji’s third film to be screened at Cannes and is deservingly regarded as one of the finest Indian films. It won multiple National awards, and after the screening of the film, the Government of France conferred Shaji with the title Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

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Watch/stream vanaprastham full movie online on hotstar, 5. piravi (1989).

After a glorious career as one of the finest cinematographers in India and giving Malayalam cinema some of its most poetic images, mostly in the films of G. Aravindan, Shaji decided to become a director. And boy, what a debut! ‘Piravi’ not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film but also won several awards at prestigious international film festivals including the Camera d’Or at Cannes.

The film is based on the life of professor T. V. Eachara Warrier, whose son, a student in Regional Engineering College, Calicut, was killed in police custody during the National Emergency Period of 1976. The grief of a father endlessly waiting for his son to return has been portrayed brilliantly by Premji who won the National Award for Best Actor.

Shaji’s films are filled with pathos and are as real as cinema can get. An uncompromising filmmaker who is among the best we’ve seen. His second film ‘Swaham’ (1994) was the last Indian film that competed for the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

4. Pokkuveyil (1982)

Director: G. Aravindan

Govindan Aravindan is one of the finest filmmakers produced by India. Arguably, the country’s most poetic director, Aravindan’s films are revered for their visual lyricism and minimalism. A large portion of the credit goes to his cinematographer Shaji N. Karun for creating a transcendental world through his beautiful images.

In ‘Pokkuveyil’, both the artists are at their peak and have created a haunting masterpiece. It is a beautiful, melancholic work of art with some of the finest images of nature captured on film. The indefinability of the human mind is the theme of the film.

Aravindan recorded its audio first as a composition for the flute by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and the sarod by Rajeev Taranath. The visuals were ‘composed’ according to musical notations without any script. The film won the Rajat Kamal for the second-best movie in the country for the year 1982. It was screened in several international film festivals, including Cannes.

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3. esthappan (1980).

The film blends together the Biblical story of the deeds of Christ and the way society responded to him, with the life of Esthappan, whose life mystifies others. Esthappan is a fisherman, who lives in a seashore colony. His story unfolds through narrations by other fishermen about his miraculous acts. Through the contradictory statements of these people, a mystical figure of Esthappan unfolds.

Again, it’s the ethereal images of Shaji N. Karun that cast a spell on the viewer. Through the prophetic dialogues in the film and the theme of mysticism, Aravindan raises existential questions about life, death, and everything in between.

‘Esthappan’ won the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Film and Best Director. Readers of this list must do themselves a favor by watching Aravindan’s entire filmography if possible. He was an incomparable artist whose ingenuity was reflected in his strikingly beautiful mise en scenes.

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Watch/stream esthappan full movie online on youtube, 2.  anantaram (1987).

Director: Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Regarded as the greatest living Indian filmmaker, Adoor Gopalakrishnan is the brightest jewel in the crown of Malayalam cinema. He pioneered the new wave in Kerala with his debut film ‘Swayamvaram’ in 1972. With several documentaries and 12 feature films to his credit, almost every film of his can find a place in this list.

‘Anantaram’ is arguably his best work. In fact, it is my favorite Indian film of all time. It stars Ashokan and Shobhana in the lead with Mammootty in an extended guest role. The film is structured like a monologue. It develops through a commentary by the protagonist about himself in the first person.

In an interview, Adoor said, “Anantaram is basically about perceptions. About a young, impressionable boy who lacks some sort of functioning. Though my life was not very familiar, I was searching for the familiar experience of growing up, struggling with life and relationships. What is in the frame and what is juxtaposed to it just outside the frame… or let us put it this way, it has to do with attuning to the reality just beyond perception. Actually, this is part of the daily experience though we don’t analyze it.”

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Watch/stream anantaram full movie online on youtube, 1.  vidheyan (1994).

The film is a cinematic adaptation of the novel Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum by Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia. Zacharia’s novella was inspired by a real-life character named Patela Shekhara Gowda alias Shiradi Shekhara. ‘Vidheyan’ explores the master-slave relationship in a South Karnataka setting and is a brilliant psychology study of the topic.

Mammootty and M. R. Gopakumar essay the lead roles of master and slave respectively. The performance of Mammootty is arguably the greatest portrayal of a villainous character in Indian cinema. The actor is terrifying and menacing as a ruthless landlord who does as he pleases and completely owns his slave.

Adoor masterfully examines the changing dynamics between the master and slave as the film progresses. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and the Best Actor Award for Mammootty. Adoor’s ‘Mathilukal, ‘Kodiyettam’, ‘Mukhamukham’, ‘Kathapurushan’, ‘Elippathayam’, are all brilliant films that are must-visits.

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50 Best Malayalam Movies You Shouldn’t Miss on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video

Get ready to indulge in the beauty of Malayalam cinema with our curated list of must-watch movies available on popular streaming platforms.

Looking for some of the best Malayalam movies to watch? Malayalam cinema has been producing some amazing films that have received critical acclaim and won several awards. From comedy to thrillers, Malayalam cinema has something to offer for every movie lover. In this article, we have curated a list of 50 best Malayalam movies to watch on Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

1) Drishyam (Amazon Prime Video)

Drishyam is a thriller that follows the story of a man who goes to great lengths to protect his family from a crime they committed. This movie has won several awards and is considered one of the best Malayalam movies of all time. One cannot miss Drishyam when it comes to the list of most-watched Malayalam movies on Amazon Prime Video.

2) Virus (Amazon Prime Video)

Virus is a 2019 Malayalam film directed by Aashiq Abu that portrays the real-life events of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in 2018. The film features an ensemble cast led by Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The film received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the medical professionals and their efforts to contain the outbreak. It is considered one of the best Malayalam movies released in recent years.

3) Kumbalangi Nights (Amazon Prime Video)

Kumbalangi Nights is a family drama that tells the story of four brothers who have a complicated relationship. This movie explores the themes of masculinity, brotherhood, and the importance of family. For those looking for the most popular Malayalam films to watch on Amazon Prime Video, Kumbalangi Nights is definitely one of them.

4) Nayattu (Netflix)

Nayattu is one of the best Malayalam movies released recently, and it is a must-watch for all movie enthusiasts. This movie revolves around three police officers who find themselves caught up in a political conspiracy. The movie is available to watch on Netflix and is a great addition to your list of must-watch Malayalam movies.

5) Uyare (Netflix)

Uyare is a drama that tells the story of a woman who overcomes obstacles to become a pilot. This movie explores themes of domestic abuse, resilience, and the power of self-love. One cannot miss Uyare when it comes to the list of most-watched Malayalam movies on Netflix.

6) Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (Amazon Prime Video)

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is a crime thriller that tells the story of a man who steals a gold chain and the events that unfold afterwards. This movie has an amazing script and is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime thrillers.

7) Trance (Amazon Prime Video)

Trance is a Malayalam psychological drama film that explores the dark side of human emotions and the power of faith. Directed by Anwar Rasheed and starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role, the movie tells the story of a struggling motivational speaker who transforms into a religious leader and the consequences that follow. With stunning visuals, intense performances, and an impactful storyline, Trance is a must-watch for those who love thought-provoking cinema.

8) Minnal Murali (Netflix)

Minnal Murali is an Malayalam superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul. The film features Tovino Thomas in the lead role, playing the character of a superhero named Minnal Murali. The movie is one of the best Malayalam movie available on Netflix.

9) Njan Prakashan (Amazon Prime Video)

Njan Prakashan is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a man who dreams of moving to Germany but is faced with several obstacles. This movie explores themes of ambition, family, and the power of self-belief. One cannot miss Njan Prakashan when it comes to the list of most-watched Malayalam movies on Amazon Prime Video.

10) Joji (Amazon Prime Video)

Joji is a 2021 Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Dileesh Pothan and starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. The film is loosely based on the William Shakespeare play Macbeth and follows the story of a young man named Joji who is caught up in a web of deceit and murder.

11) Kali (Netflix)

Kali is a thriller that tells the story of a couple who get lost in the woods and are faced with several obstacles. This movie explores themes of survival, love, and the power of the human spirit. If you’re searching for a thriller Malayalam movie on Netflix, Charlie could be an ideal option.

12) Bhomika (Netflix)

Bhomika is a 2022 Malayalam-language film directed by Lakshmi Narayana. It stars Manju Warrier in the lead role, along with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sathyaraj. The movie has received positive reviews for its performances and storytelling. It is a must-watch for those who enjoy socially-relevant films with powerful female protagonists.

13) Forensic (Netflix)

Forensic is a 2020 Malayalam language crime thriller movie directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan. The movie features Tovino Thomas, Mamta Mohandas, and Reba Monica John in the lead roles. The movie is well-made and showcases the latest forensic techniques used in crime investigation. Forensic is a movie that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. It is definitely a must-watch for all fans of crime thrillers.

14) Ee. Ma. Yau (Amazon Prime Video)

Ee. Ma. Yau is a drama that tells the story of a man who dies and his son’s struggle to give him a proper funeral. This movie explores themes of mortality, tradition, and the importance of family.     Without a doubt, Ee. Ma. Yau is one of the most sought-after Malayalam movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

15) Ennu Ninte Moideen (Netflix)

Ennu Ninte Moideen is a romantic drama that tells the story of a man and a woman from different religious backgrounds who fall in love. This movie has a great soundtrack and is a treat for anyone who loves romantic movies. It is regarded as one of the greatest Malayalam movies ever made.

16) Sudani From Nigeria (Netflix)

Are you looking for the best Malayalam comedy-drama movie on Netflix? Look no further than Sudani. Sudani From Nigeria is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a football coach who helps a Nigerian player in a small village in Kerala. This movie explores themes of empathy, friendship, and the power of sports.

17) Kuruthi (Amazon Prime Video)

Kuruthi is a Malayalam movie released in 2021, directed by Manu Warrier and produced by Supriya Menon and Listin Stephen. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew, and Murali Gopy in lead roles. Overall, Kuruthi is also a significant addition to the list of best Malayalam movies ever released.

18) Amen (Netflix)

Amen is a musical comedy that tells the story of a man who joins a church choir to impress a girl he likes. This movie has a great soundtrack and is a treat for anyone who loves musicals. Are you looking for the best Malayalam musical comedy movie on Netflix? Look no further than Amen.

19) Take Off (Amazon Prime Video)

Take Off is a drama that tells the story of a group of nurses who were stranded in Iraq during the war. This movie explores themes of courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. Take Off is an excellent choice for anyone looking for the best Malayalam movie on Amazon Prime Video.

20) Thoovanathumbikal (Netflix)

Thoovanathumbikal is a romantic drama that tells the story of a man who falls in love with two women at the same time. This movie has a great soundtrack and is considered one of the best Malayalam movies of all time.

21) Kammatipaadam (Amazon Prime Video)

Kammatipaadam is a crime drama that tells the story of a man who returns to his village and is forced to confront his past. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime dramas.

22) Oppam (Netflix)

Oppam is a thriller that tells the story of a blind man who is the prime suspect in a murder case. This movie has an amazing screenplay and is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime thrillers. Oppam is an excellent choice for anyone looking for the best Malayalam thriller movie on Netflix.

23) Annayum Rasoolum (Amazon Prime Video)

Annayum Rasoolum is a romantic drama that tells the story of a Muslim taxi driver who falls in love with a Christian girl. This movie explores themes of religion, love, and the importance of acceptance. Annayum Rasoolum has secured its place as one of the most famous Malayalam movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

24) Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (Netflix)

Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 is a science fiction drama that tells the story of an elderly man who is given an android assistant to help him with his daily life. This movie explores themes of technology, loneliness, and the importance of human connection. One cannot miss this film when it comes to the list of most-watched Malayalam movies on Netflix.

25) Bangalore Naatkal (Amazon Prime Video)

Bangalore Naatkal is a comedy-drama that tells the story of three cousins who reunite in Bangalore after several years. This movie has an amazing ensemble cast and is a must-watch for anyone who loves feel-good movies. Among the most popular Malayalam movies available on Amazon Prime Video, Bangalore Naatkal is a must-watch.

26) Iyobinte Pusthakam (Netflix)

Iyobinte Pusthakam is a historical drama that tells the story of a man who returns to his ancestral home to reclaim his family’s fortune. This movie has great cinematography and is a treat for anyone who loves historical dramas. This movie is widely regarded as one of the all-time best Malayalam films.

27) Ayyappanum Koshiyum (Amazon Prime Video)

Ayyappanum Koshiyum is an action thriller that tells the story of two men from different social backgrounds who get into a heated rivalry. This movie has amazing performances by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon and is a must-watch for anyone who loves action movies .

28) Maheshinte Prathikaaram (Netflix)

Maheshinte Prathikaaram is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a photographer who seeks revenge on the man who insulted him. This movie explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of second chances. This movie is widely regarded as one of the all-time best Malayalam movies.

29) Traffic (Amazon Prime Video)

Traffic is a thriller that tells the story of a group of people who come together to transport a heart for a transplant. This movie has an amazing ensemble cast and is a must-watch for anyone who loves thrillers. When it comes to the greatest Malayalam movies ever made, this one is frequently mentioned.

30) 22 Female Kottayam (Netflix)

22 Female Kottayam is a revenge drama that tells the story of a nurse who seeks revenge on the man who betrayed her. This movie explores themes of justice, empowerment, and the strength of women. Without a doubt, this is one of the most best Malayalam movies to stream on Netflix .

31) Angamaly Diaries (Amazon Prime Video)

Angamaly Diaries is a crime drama that tells the story of a group of young men who aspire to become gangsters. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime dramas. Without a doubt, Angamaly is one of the most popular Malayalam movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

32) Vaashi (Netflix)

Vaashi is a drama that tells the story of a woman who overcomes a tragic incident to become a pilot. This movie explores themes of resilience, determination, and the power of women. Vaashi is an excellent choice for anyone looking for the best Malayalam movie on Netflix.

33) Night Drive (Netflix)

Night Drive is one of the best Malayalam movie that received positive reviews for its intense storyline, powerful performances, and effective use of music and sound design. Kuruthi is also noted for its socially relevant themes and commentary on the impact of communalism and violence on society.

34) Helen (Amazon Prime Video)

Helen is a 2019 Malayalam thriller movie directed by Mathukutty Xavier. The movie stars Anna Ben and Lal in lead roles. It revolves around a young girl named Helen, who works as a salesgirl in a mall in Kochi. One day, while returning from work, she gets trapped in the freezer room of the mall due to a power failure.

35) Adam Joan (Amazon Prime Video)

Adam Joan is a thriller that tells the story of a man who goes on a mission to avenge the death of his wife. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves thrillers.    Among the most popular thriller Malayalam movies available on Amazon Prime Video, Adam Joan is a must-watch.

36) Premam (Netflix)

Premam is a romantic drama that tells the story of a man who falls in love with three women at different stages of his life. This movie has a great soundtrack and is considered one of the best Malayalam movies of all time.

37) Lucifer (Amazon Prime Video)

Lucifer is a political thriller that tells the story of a man who becomes a powerful political leader after the death of his father. This movie has amazing performances by Mohanlal and is a must-watch for anyone who loves political dramas. Lucifer could be the perfect pick for you if you’re on the lookout for the best political thriller Malayalam movie on Amazon Prime Video.

38) Anjaam Pathiraa (Netflix)

Anjaam Pathiraa is a crime thriller that tells the story of a police officer who is on the hunt for a serial killer. This movie has an amazing screenplay and is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime thrillers. Anjaam Pathiraa has secured its place as one of the most famous Malayalam movies to stream on Netflix.

39) How Old Are You (Amazon Prime Video)

How Old Are You is a drama that tells the story of a woman who rediscovers her identity and self-worth after being underestimated by her family and society. This movie explores themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and the importance of following your dreams. Without a doubt, How Old Are You is one of the most sought-after Malayalam movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

40) Jallikattu (Netflix)

Jallikattu is a drama that tells the story of a buffalo that goes on a rampage in a small village. This movie explores themes of masculinity. If you want to watch a drama Malayalam movie on Netflix, Jallikattu is definitely worth checking out.

41) Koode (Amazon Prime Video)

Koode is a drama that tells the story of a young man who returns to his hometown to reconnect with his family and friends. This movie explores themes of love, loss, and the power of forgiveness. When it comes to the greatest Malayalam movies ever made, Koode is frequently mentioned.

42) Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (Netflix)

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a couple who face challenges in their relationship after the arrival of an unexpected guest. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves romantic comedies. Anuraga Karikkin Vellam is an undoubtedly one of the best Malayalam romantic comedy movie on Netflix.

43) Salt N’ Pepper (Amazon Prime Video)

Salt N’ Pepper is a romantic comedy that tells the story of two food enthusiasts who fall in love over their shared passion for food. This movie has great performances and is a treat for anyone who loves romantic comedies and food. This is an excellent choice for anyone looking for the best Malayalam romantic comedy movie on Netflix.

44) Pranchiyettan and the Saint (Netflix)

Pranchiyettan and the Saint is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a wealthy businessman who becomes obsessed with meeting the Pope. This movie has great performances by Mammootty and is a must-watch for anyone who loves comedy-dramas. This movie has earned the distinction of being one of the top Malayalam movies of all time.

45) The Great Indian Kitchen (Amazon Prime Video)

The Great Indian Kitchen is a drama that tells the story of a newlywed woman who struggles to adapt to the patriarchal customs and traditions of her husband’s family. This movie explores themes of gender roles, societal norms, and women’s empowerment. For those looking for the most popular Malayalam movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video, The Great Indian Kitchen is definitely one of them.

46) Charlie (Netflix)

Charlie is a romantic drama that tells the story of a free-spirited young man who helps a young woman in her search for a missing piece of her past. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves romantic dramas. Looking for the best Malayalam romantic movie on Netflix, Charlie might be a perfect choice.

47) Dogata (Amazon Prime Video)

Dogata is a crime thriller that tells the story of a couple who become victims of theft while on a bus journey. This movie has an amazing screenplay and is a must-watch Malayalam movie for anyone who loves crime thrillers.

48) Aadya Rathri (Netflix)

Aadya Rathri is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a man who is desperate to have sex with his wife on their wedding anniversary. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves comedy-dramas. This comedy-drama is one of the best Malayalam movie to watch on Netflix.

49) Mahanati (Amazon Prime Video)

Mahanati is a biographical drama that tells the story of the life of actress Savitri. This movie has great performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves biographical dramas. Mahanati is undoubtedly one of the most popular Malayalam movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

50) Nayattu (Netflix)

Nayattu is a thriller that tells the story of three police officers who are on the run after being falsely accused of a crime. This movie has amazing performances and is a must-watch for anyone who loves thrillers. This is an critically acclaimed Malayalam movie available on Netflix.

In conclusion, Malayalam cinema has a lot to offer in terms of quality movies, and the above list of the 50 best Malayalam movies on Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video showcases the variety and range of genres that are available. Whether you are a fan of comedy, drama, romance, thriller, or any other genre, there is a Malayalam movie for everyone on these OTT platforms. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy these amazing movies from the comfort of your own home.

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‘ഈ പ്രായത്തിലും എന്നാ ഒരു ഇതാന്നേ !’ തിയറ്ററിൽ ടർബോ കണ്ടുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കെ ആർക്കും മനസ്സിൽ തോന്നാവുന്നത് ഇതാണ്. ആക്ഷനിലെ പെർഫക്ഷനുമായി വീണ്ടും വൈശാഖ് വന്നിരിക്കുന്നു. ആദ്യപകുതിയിൽ വളരെ പതിയെ തുടങ്ങുന്ന ചിത്രം സെക്കൻഡ്ഹാഫിൽ ടർബോ എൻജിനുമായി മമ്മൂട്ടി യുടെ ഇടിയുടെ പൊടിപൂരമൊരുക്കുന്നു. ആക്ഷൻ സിനിമകളെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്ന മമ്മൂട്ടി ആരാധകർക്കുള്ള വിരുന്നാണ് ഇൗ ചിത്രം. 

വളരെ ശ്രദ്ധിച്ചുമാത്രം സിനിമ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുന്ന മമ്മൂട്ടി ഇത്തവണ തന്റെ ആരാധകർക്കുവേണ്ടി ചെയ്ത മാസ് എന്റർടെയ്നറാണ് ടർബോ. ഉദയ്കൃഷ്ണയ്ക്കു പകരം മിഥുൻ മാനുവൽ തോമസിനെ കൂടെക്കൂട്ടിയ വൈശാഖ് ഇത്തവണ സ്ഥിരം ‘തമാശ’ലൈൻ ഒന്നു മാറ്റിപ്പിടിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. മിഥുന്റെ പതിവ് ഇൻവെസ്റ്റിഗേഷൻ, ഡാർക് മോഡ് രീതിയല്ല ടർബോയുടേത്. ഒരുപക്ഷേ, ആക്ഷനാണ് കഥയേക്കാൾ മുന്നിട്ടുനിൽക്കുന്നത്. 

ഇടുക്കിയിലെ തന്റെ ഗ്രാമത്തിലെ ഏലത്തോട്ടത്തിലൂടെ അമ്മയുടെ കൂടെ നടന്നു വരുന്ന ജോസൂട്ടി. നാടുകാണാനെത്തുന്ന വിദേശികളെ ട്രക്കിങ്ങിനു കൊണ്ടുപോവുന്ന ജീപ്പ് ഡ്രൈവറാണ് ജോസ്. അമ്മ പറഞ്ഞാൽ അക്ഷരംപ്രതി അനുസരിക്കുന്ന മകൻ. എന്നാൽ അലമ്പിന്റെ കാര്യത്തിൽ നമ്പർ വൺ. ടർബോ ജോസിന്റെ ഇടികാണാൻ മാത്രം പള്ളിപ്പെരുന്നാള് കൂടാൻ വരുന്ന നാട്ടുകാർ. ആദ്യത്തെ പത്തു മിനിറ്റുകൊണ്ട് ജോസിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലം വൈശാഖ് വിവരിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്.

വളരെ ലളിതമായാണ് മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ ഇൻട്രോ. പക്ഷേ അഞ്ചു മിനിറ്റ് തികയുംമുൻപേ ‘മെഗാഷോ’യുമായി ഒരു സെക്കൻഡ് ഇൻട്രോ കൂടി വരുന്നു. ആരാധകർ ഇളകിമറിയുന്ന ‘ടർബോ ഡീസൽ’ ഇൻട്രോ. അതോടുകൂടി പടത്തിന്റെ ഗ്രാഫ് എതിലെയാണ് പോവുന്നതെന്ന് ഏകദേശം  വ്യക്തമാവുന്നുണ്ട്. തന്നെ ജോസേട്ടനെന്നു വിളിച്ചു കൂടെ നടക്കുന്ന, സ്വന്തം അനിയനെപ്പോലെ സ്നോഹിക്കുന്നൊരാളുടെ ജീവിതം എങ്ങനെയാണ് ജോസിന്റെ ജീവിതത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിക്കുന്നതെന്നതാണ് ടർബോയുടെ കഥ.

തിയറ്ററിൽ മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ ‘ക്വിന്റൽ ഇടി’; ‘ടർബോ’ പ്രേക്ഷക പ്രതികരണം

തരക്കേടില്ലാത്ത ആദ്യപകുതി അവസാനിക്കുന്നത് മോശമല്ലാത്തൊരു ട്വിസ്റ്റോടുകൂടിയാണ്. പിന്നീടങ്ങോട്ട് രണ്ടാംപകുതി കറ തീർന്ന ത്രില്ലർമോഡിലേക്ക് മാറുന്നു. മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ ആക്ഷൻ സീക്വൻസുകളിലെ പെർഫക്ഷനാണ് രണ്ടാംപകുതിയിൽ പ്രേക്ഷകരെ പിടിച്ചിരുത്തുന്നത്. വൈശാഖിന്റെ പോക്കിരിരാജയും പുലിമുരുകനുമൊക്കെ കണ്ട കാണികൾക്ക് ടർബോയുടെ കഥയെങ്ങോട്ടാണു പോവുന്നതെന്ന് മനസ്സിലാകും. പക്ഷേ അതൊന്നും ചിന്തിക്കാനുള്ള ഗ്യാപ് ഒരിടത്തും വൈശാഖ് കൊടുക്കുന്നില്ല.  തീർക്കാൻ പറ്റാത്തതൊന്നും ടർബോ ജോസ് തുടങ്ങിവച്ചിട്ടില്ലെന്ന് നായിക തന്നെ വിശേഷിപ്പിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. പ്രേക്ഷകരെ പൂർണമായും തൃപ്തിപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന ആക്ഷൻ പാക്കേജ് ഒരുക്കാൻ വൈശാഖിന് കഴിയുന്നുണ്ട്. തമിഴിലെ സൂപ്പർതാരത്തിന്റെ വോയ്സോവറിലൂടെ ഒരു രണ്ടാംഭാഗത്തിനുള്ള സാധ്യത തുറന്നിട്ടാണ് വൈശാഖ് സിനിമ അവസാനിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്.

രാജ് ബി ഷെട്ടിയുടെ വരവാണ് ടർബോയുടെ നട്ടെല്ല്. ‘ഗരുഢഗമന ഋഷഭവാഹന’ പോലുള്ള സിനിമകളിലൂടെ ഞെട്ടിച്ച പവർപാക്ക്ഡ് പെർഫോമൻസ് മലയാളത്തിൽ ആദ്യമായി കാണുന്നതിന്റെ ഫ്രഷ്നസ് വൈശാഖ് വേണ്ടത്ര ഉപയോഗിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. തെലുങ്കിൽ നിന്നുള്ള സുനിലിന്റെ വരവും മോശമാക്കിയില്ല. കോമഡി ടച്ചുള്ള വില്ലൻവേഷവുമായി അദ്ദേഹവും തകർക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. എന്നാൽ ബിന്ദു പണിക്കരാണ് മറ്റെല്ലാവരേക്കാളും കയ്യടിയർഹിക്കുന്ന അഭിനേതാവ്. ബിന്ദുപണിക്കരെയല്ലാതെ മറ്റാരെയും ഈ വേഷത്തിൽ സങ്കൽപ്പിക്കാൻപോലും കഴിയില്ല. അത്രയേറെ മികവാർന്ന അഭിനയമാണ് അവരുടേത്.  നായികയായെത്തിയ അഞ്ജന ജയപ്രകാശും മികച്ച പ്രകടനമാണ് നടത്തുന്നത്. 

ഛായാഗ്രഹണത്തിൽ വിഷ്ണു ശർമ വിശ്രമമില്ലാതെ പണിയെടുത്തതിന്റെ ഫലം വെള്ളിത്തിരയിൽ കാണാനുണ്ട്. ഇടുക്കിയിലെ പള്ളിപ്പെരുന്നാൾ, ചെന്നൈയിലെ നൈറ്റ് കാർ ചെയ്സ്, ക്ലൈമാക്സ് സീക്വൻസ് തുടങ്ങി ഛായാഗ്രഹണമികവ് എടുത്തുപറയാവുന്ന അനേകം മുഹൂർത്തങ്ങളുണ്ട്. പശ്ചാത്തല സംഗീതമൊരുക്കിയ ക്രിസ്റ്റോ സേവ്യർ കൈമെയ് മറന്ന് അധ്വാനിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. ക്ലൈമാക്സ് സീനും ചേസിങ്ങുമടക്കം ആദ്യാവസാനം ക്രിസ്റ്റോ കാണികളെ പിടിച്ചുകുലുക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. കഥയെ ഇടവേളകളില്ലാതെ തോളിലെടുത്തുയർത്തി മുന്നോട്ടു കൊണ്ടുപോവുന്ന പശ്ചാത്തലസംഗീതം.

ആദ്യാവസാനം ത്രില്ലടിച്ചു കാണാവുന്നതൊക്കെ വൈശാഖ് ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. സിനിമ കണ്ടു കഴിയുമ്പോഴും മനസ്സിൽ തങ്ങിനിൽക്കുന്നത് മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ ആക്‌ഷനാണ്. മുണ്ടൊന്നു മടക്കിക്കുത്തുക പോലും ചെയ്യാതെയുള്ള ഇടി. തലകുത്തി മറിഞ്ഞുള്ള അടി, ഇടി, ഇടിയോടിടി. 440 വാട്ടിന്റെ ഹൈപവർ ഇടി. ഓരോ ഇടിയും ഓരോ ക്വിന്റൽ. ഈ മനുഷ്യൻ, ഇതെങ്ങനെ സാധിക്കുന്നുവെന്ന് ക്ലൈമാക്സ് കഴിയുമ്പോൾ ആരും  ചോദിച്ചുപോവും.

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'Turbo' Review: Mammootty's charm saves this predictable mass masala entertainer

Director vysakh's 'turbo', starring mammootty, raj b shetty and anjana jayaprakash, is a template commercial entertainer. mammootty's performance and a few twists and turns make this film watchable, says our review..

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• Mammootty's 'Turbo' released in theatres on May 23
• The film is a predictable action comedy with great performances
• The commercial entertainer is directed by Vysakh

Release Date: 23 May, 2024

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been in impeccable form over the past two years. After a brilliant performance in 'Bramayugam', he is back with 'Turbo', which will see him in a complete mass avatar. Will Mammootty's association with director Vysakh help him continue his streak or will this be a dent? Let's find out!

Turbo Jose (Mammootty), is a jeep driver, who gets into fights in his village at the slightest provocation. Youngsters in his village look forward to his fight at a festival. When his friend Jerry (Shabareesh Varma) gets injured in the fight, he learns that the enemy gang targeted him as he fell in love with Indhulekha (Anjana Jayaprakash). Jose goes to Indhu's house and brings her (with her consent) to Jerry's house, only to be blown away by him. This lands Indhu and Jerry in trouble and the story shifts to Chennai.

Jerry and Indhu, who work at different banks, are still quarrelling as lovers. However, Jerry is also dealing with a bigger enemy as he learns about a big scam carried out by Vetrivel Shanmuga Sundaram (Raj B Shetty). Will Jerry be able to expose him? What happens to his relationship with Indhu? How will Jose help them? The answers to these questions are answered over two and a half hours.

Written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, 'Turbo' is directed by Vysakh. Going by the trailer, 'Turbo' is a no-holds-barred commercial entertainer about a brash man who beats everyone to pulp. Mammootty's Jose is not-so-serious, but a vulnerable guy, who is going through PTSD after a childhood incident. And then you put him against Raj B Shetty's Vetrivel Shanmuga Sundaram, who is a formulaic psycho villain who takes pleasure in killing people.

'Turbo' has many theatrical moments, but they are quite predictable. What makes it interesting is Mammootty's charm and the film's technical brilliance. Be it the camera work by Vishnu Sarma or the music by Christo Xavier, they elevate the ordinary moments and make you cheer for Mammootty. The mass masala entertainer also has a bunch of twists and turns, especially in the climax, that make things intriguing.

Wait for the climax voice-over, which hints at a sequel featuring the two best actors in the country.

'Turbo' is Mammootty's show all the way. The show also deals with how the police and political system are corrupted and how men with money can easily exploit the system. The story that is constructed around this issue is relevant and makes you want to know how the creator has dealt with it.

The high-octane fights in 'Turbo' are performed and filmed well. It is Mammootty's charm and such quirks that made 'Turbo' work to an extent.

It is fun to see Mammootty get back to commercial entertainer after a long time and he has lived the role with perfection. Anjana Jayaprakash has a solid role, which she has portrayed with ease. Raj B Shetty plays a cliched villain. But, his performance made him a perfect adversary for Mammootty. The actor who played Mammootty's mother in the film gives much-needed comedy relief to the story. PS: Watch out for the scene where she is watching 'Avengers' at a crucial time.

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The Malayalam movie industry has been growing exponentially over the past decades. It has been delivering one hit after the other and amusing its audience and also motivating them to think about various aspects of life through cinema. With numerous films hitting the screens every week, it might be tough for you to keep track of everything. In this segment, we have listed the top 20 Malayalam movies of all time. We have curated the list based on reviews from the critics and the and also according to its box office numbers and the list is updated regularly. Check out the list.

Neru: Seeking Justice (2023)

Star: mohanlal,priyamani,anaswara rajan,siddique,jagadish,mathew varghese,dinesh prabhakar,nandhu,ganesh kumar.

Drishyam (2013)

Star: mohanlal, meena,, the film is all about the ups and down in a husband - wife relationship. drishyam is a deeply layered duel between truth and lie. by placing an uneducated, harmless farmer and his family on the one end and cops at the other, joseph sets the right tone for a riveting conflict..

Turbo (2024)

Star: mammootty,anjana jayaprakash,raj b. shetty,bindu panicker,shabareesh varma,dileesh pothan,sunil,johny antony,kabir duhan singh,niranjana anoop,namo narayanan,amina nijam, mammootty, like malayalam cinema, is at an energetic high.

The Goat Life (2024)

Star: prithviraj sukumaran,amala paul,jimmy jean louis,shobha mohan,rik aby,talib al balushi, the cinematography by sunil ks and ku mohanan give the film the feel of a masterpiece.

Manjummel Boys (2024)

Star: soubin shahir,sreenath bhasi,balu varghese,deepak parambol,jean paul lal,khalid rahman,ganapathy, a group of friends from a hamlet in kochi travels to kodaikanal. an accident happens in a cave there and what follows after forms the crux of the film.

Kaathal: The Core (2023)

Star: mammootty,jyothika,lalu alex,muthumani,chinnu chandni nair, the film has kept everything - emotions, music and drama - very low-key and so, ironically, the tension feels heightened in a good way.

2018 (2023)

Star: tovino thomas,kunchacko boban,asif ali,vineeth sreenivasan,aparna balamurali,kalaiyarasan, 2018: everyone is a hero is set in the backdrop of kerala floods.

B 32 Muthal 44 Vare (2023)

Star: remya nambeesan,zarin shihab,ashwathy b,krisha kurup,anarkali marikar,harish uthaman,sajin cherukayil, shruthi sharanyam's debut directorial puts forward questions that try to break cliched societal stigmas on the expectations and liabilities imposed on women in the name of femininity.

Romancham (2023)

Star: soubin shahir,chemban vinod jose,arjun asokan,sajin gopu, the entire theatre was roaring with laughter the whole time and cheering along with the awesome characters.

Iratta (2023)

Star: anjali,sabumon abdusamad,joju george,shebin benson,sreeja,jithu ashraf, the rohit m g krishnan movie is totally different from what the industry has offered so far.

Ayisha (2023)

Star: manju warrier,krishna sankar,mona, the colourful and stylised film reminds one of iranian films that speak poignantly on survival, optimism and identity.

Vichithram (2022)

Star: shine tom chacko,balu varghese,lal,jolly chirayath,kani kusruti,ketaki narayan, achu vijayan's directorial, written by nikhil raveendran and vineeth jose, is a fabulously crafted horror comedy that leaves the audience with a surrealistic experience.

Rorschach (2022)

Star: mammootty,grace antony,sharafudheen,bindu panicker,kottayam nazeer, a big kudos to sameer abdul who came up with an interesting screenplay based on a psychological test.

Oru Thekkan Thallu Case (2022)

Star: biju menon,padmapriya janakiraman,roshan mathew,nimisha sajayan, the casting must be praised, for finding perfect actors for every character from the main to the supporting ones.

Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022)

Star: siju wilson,anoop menon,chemban vinod jose,indrans,kayadu lohar,gokulam gopalan,sudev nair,sudheer karamana,deepti sati,poonam bajwa, ​siju wilson showcases an epic performance as velayudha chekavar by submerging himself in the warriors' skin.

12th Man (2022)

Star: mohanlal,unni mukundan,saiju kurup,anusree, this is not a flawless film, but it is certainly entertaining from start to finish, particularly with its identifiable characters.

Pada (2022)

Star: kunchacko boban,vinayakan,joju george,dileesh pothan,prakash raj, writer-director kamal km used a striking incident in the state’s political history and converted it into a good cinema.

Ellam Sheriyakum (2021)

Star: asif ali,rajisha vijayan,siddique,balu varghese, ellam sheriyakum does not support any ideology, but shows a mirror to the problems in both political parties, and is not pedantic while doing so.

Vellam, The Essential Drink (2021)

Star: jayasurya,samyuktha menon, murali ignores the people around him who struggle due to his unhealthy use of alcohol. a young and energetic man, who is supposed to have a happy life with his parents, wife and child, mostly sleeps on the streets. how long will people who love him tolerate this.

Love (2020)

Star: shine tom chacko,rajisha vijayan,johny antony,sudhi koppa,gokulan, khalid rahman's lockdown special is an intriguing thriller that talks about the love that can turn to hate in a marriage and how a couple tries to wriggle out of the trust issues they are going through..

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Mammootty's banter, Raj Shetty's villainy drive this imbalanced narrative | Turbo movie review

Recently released films saw Mammootty essaying some unique roles, including a closeted homosexual and an ageing tantrik. His latest outing Turbo, however, presents the megastar as we have seen him before, both in style and character. In 'Turbo' directed by Vysakh, he sheds his serious avatar and delights his fans with a carefree performance, showcasing a sunny man who finds joy in playing big brother to his younger friends. His innocent, yet impulsive mannerisms land him in major trouble, especially with goons, much to the chagrin of his mother played by Bindu Panicker. It is the chemistry between Mammootty and Bindu, who had shared screenspace earlier in 'Rorschach' , that drives the first half of the movie.

Mammootty, who has proved his mettle to handle comedy with films like 'Rajamanickyam', Pranchiyettan and the Saint' and 'Kottayam Kunjachan', rises to the occasion in 'Turbo' too, offering the audience some good laughs, though the movie is by and large an action thriller. This is where 'Turbo' falters since the movie tries to blend several genres. Midhun Manuel Thomas, who wrote the screenplay, starts the movie with a murder and then shifts to a fun narrative before moving the story to Chennai, where most of the action takes place. Midhun has proved his capability as a writer with films like 'Anjaam Pathiraa', 'Aadu'. But in recent times, with movies like 'Ozler' and 'Garudan', he seems to have struggled to bring freshness and originality to his scripts. In 'Turbo' too, though he has managed bring intrigues to some scenes, flat storytelling hampers the movie.

However, the saving grace is the interesting action sequences. It is impressive to watch Mammootty handle guns, cars and villains with ease that defies his age. The makers have ensured that Mammootty gets his mass moment at the climax of the movie. Turbo Jose's face-off with the villain Vettrivel Shanmugha Sundaran played by Kannada actor Raj B Shetty is another highlight of the film.

Raj, who made his debut in Mollywood with the movie, plays an effective villain, showcasing his ability to shine in whatever roles he gets. Vettrivel resembles Varman (Vinayakan) in 'Jailer' with the way he handles his victims, though Vettrivel is less eccentric and more menacing. Anjana Jayaprakash, who was seen in Akhil Satyan's 'Pachuvum Athbuthavilakkum', plays Indulekha in the movie. Her character is well-written, and leaves an impression among the audience. Shabareesh Varma too plays his role well. The background score by Christo Xavier too blends well with the mood of the film.

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Malayalam Movie Turbo Review: Mammootty’s Film Praised

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The latest Malayalam action comedy, Turbo , is currently in theaters. Starring Mammootty in the lead role, the movie has received a warm welcome from the viewers. Ahead of the film’s release, its pre-sales collection looked promising, and now its reviews are primarily positive from netizens. The microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) is filled with Turbo reviews as viewers widely discuss the film.

What is netizens’ verdict on Mammootty’s Turbo?

Per many tweets, the massive action featuring Mammootty is not Turbo’s only USP (unique selling point). Raj B Shetty’s portrayal of the lead antagonist Vetrivel Shanmugha Sundaram has also stolen hearts. An X user mentioned how the actor added to Turbo’s entertainment. The user wrote, “Best theatrical experience this year. #Mammootty himself was shouldering the movie, then came the man #RajBShetty. Just go for it. #turbo Jose is breathing fire.”

#TurboReview Best theatrical experience this year? #Mammootty himself was shouldering the movie, then came the man #RajBShetty ? Just go for it. #turbo Jose is breathing fire ? pic.twitter.com/X6hqkr1iSA — Georgekutty James (@georgutty_16) May 23, 2024

Another user claimed that the movie is going to be a blockbuster. The user wrote, “The climax portion of #Turbo has blockbuster written all over it. It’s very well executed & makes you shout & cheer out loud & Mammotty’s presence in the scenes were so good. The way he executed action scenes were. Go for it.”

The climax portion of #Turbo has blockbuster written all over it ?? It's very well executed & makes you shout & cheer out loud ? & #Mammotty ' presence in the scenes were so good ? The way he executed action scenes were ? Go for it ? #TurboMovie #TurboReview pic.twitter.com/yTKIkGHuvg — Swayam Kumar Das (@KumarSwayam3) May 23, 2024

A third one was also impressed with Mammootty and Raj B Shetty’s work and penned, “peak Level Satisfaction… no words to express last 30 minute & Climax Action scene .. mammukka & R shetty Nailed it!! Sure shot Blockbustor on cards..”

However, a few users also mentioned that the movie’s storyline did not work well. Instead, it is primarily the action sequences that were entertaining. “Expect nothing less than an action film with some comedies. 0% logic and 100% entertainment.”

Expect nothing less than an action film with some comedies ? 0% logic and 100% entertainment ??? #Mammootty #Turbo pic.twitter.com/jmY5R7U5xB — Long Live The King ? (@HardworkNever) May 23, 2024

Helmed by Vysakh, Mammootty Kampany has generously bankrolled the movie. It also marks one of the most expensive films in the Malayalam cinema. The movie’s box office numbers for its opening day are awaited.

The post Malayalam Movie Turbo Review: Mammootty’s Film Praised appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More .

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Turbo Box Office Collection Worldwide (After 5 Days): Mammootty Earns 75.98% Of His Last Release Bramayugam – Enters Top 10 Highest Grossing Malayalam Films Of 2024!

Mammootty's turbo is performing at a superb pace in india and at the worldwide box office and is close to beat bramayugam.

Mammootty’s Turbo performed brilliantly at the box office over the weekend, and the film even passed the Monday test. In India, the film stands at 20 crore after an extended weekend of 18.35 crore .  Meanwhile, the film stands at 44.45 crore gross collection worldwide  after five days !  

Turbo Worldwide Box Office Collection

The action comedy , in five days,  has collected 23.69 crore overseas. The response in many territories has been overwhelming. In fact, with a 44.45 crore gross collection, the film has surpassed the lifetime collection of 2024’s first Malayalam Hit Abraham Ozler!

The film collected 42 crore worldwide and is now  occupying the spot for  the ninth highest-grossing Malayalam Film of 2024 worldwide. Turbo on the other hand has jumped up in this list.

Turbo’s Next Target Bramayugam

The action comedy  currently is  the eighth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 at the worldwide box office. However, it will soon surpass Mammootty’s other success of this year  –  Bramayugam, which currently sits at number 7 with 58.96 crore box office collection.

Mammootty’s Turbo has already earned 75.9% of Bramayugam ‘s worldwide collection in only five days, and it is just a matter of a few days before the film will surpass Bramayugam at the box office. 

Turbo Overseas Collection

For the  unversed , Malayalam Cinema has been on a roll this year with films performing like magic at the box office. In fact  the four day  weekend collection for the film in UAE and Gulf Countries stands at a total of 19.55 crore gross. More numbers are awaited and they will be as celebratory as these recent figures!

Note:  Box office numbers  are based  on estimates and various sources.  Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.

Check out the box office collections and verdicts of Malayalam films of 2024  here .

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Turbo movie review: A double-engine Mammootty and nefarious Raj B Shetty shoulder wafer-thin actioner

Turbo movie review: even as the script drags on endlessly, vysakh's movie is predominantly salvaged by mammootty's no-holds-barred performance, operating in top gear, complemented by raj b shetty's remarkable presence as the villain..

“He never begins anything he isn’t sure he can complete,” Indulekha (Anjana Jayaprakash) tells Vetrivel Shanmugha Sundaram (Raj B Shetty) about Jose (Mammootty) with full conviction, despite facing death head-on at that moment. Cinema lovers too can indeed say the same about Mammootty , as, at the age of 72, he has delivered a character that is extremely physically demanding with finesse in director Vysakh’s Turbo , emphasising that if, someday, he is to bid adieu, the thespian will do so only in style.

Turbo opens somewhere in Tamil Nadu during Diwali festivities, where a man and his wife are brutally murdered by some assailants in front of their young son, though the motive is not immediately revealed. The movie then cuts to Idukki, Kerala, where a local man is desperately trying to send Aruvippurath Jose ( Mammootty ) away from the area before the upcoming church feast, fearing his presence would invite trouble. With the help of Jose’s mother Rosakutty (Bindu Panicker), they devise a plan and execute it. However, true to his friends’ words, “What feast without Turbo Jose’s fight,” he returns just in time and gets into an altercation with a few goons.

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Meanwhile, he soon discovers that these goons were sent by the family of his close friend Jerry’s (Shabareesh Varma) girlfriend Indulekha, to deter Jerry from pursuing a relationship with her. Irked, Jose intervenes, but the situation quickly spirals out of control, forcing him to flee to Chennai with Indu and Jerry. Nonetheless, what awaits them there is even worse, as they get entangled in a situation far beyond their capabilities, clashing with political kingmaker Vetrivel after meddling in his business. The remainder of the film focuses on their dilemma: whether to run for their lives or confront Vetrivel face to face.

Unlike typical actioners where the hero is introduced with a fight sequence accompanied by a mass BGM, Jose makes his first appearance while his mother scolds him for his reckless behaviour and his pride in the nickname “Turbo”, earned due to his full-throttle stunts. As a middle-aged man obedient to his elderly mother, Jose is initially shown as an innocent soul. However, once trouble arises, he transforms into Turbo Jose, relentlessly facing his targets until they are defeated. From his first appearance, the movie begins to revolve entirely around Mammootty and he skillfully carries Turbo with his remarkable screen presence. Unfortunately, the megastar’s towering presence is one of the few redeeming qualities in an otherwise thinly plotted film.

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From the outset, Turbo suffers from poor writing, exacerbated by unimpressive moments and “jokes” that mostly don’t land. Despite the instances being all too familiar, none manage to leave an impression or evoke excitement, except for the stunt sequences, which owe their success entirely to the technical team, especially stunt master Phoenix Prabhu. As the film progresses, writer Midhun Manuel Thomas’ script continues to decline, with his attempts to balance mass, comedy and drama mostly backfiring due to consistently weak writing.

As much as the mass and comedy elements lack impact, the script also fails to build tension or do justice to the characters in emotional moments. Several instances that could elevate the emotional and tense atmosphere pass by without evoking any sensation in the viewers due to the shoddy nature of the script and without the technical quality, these shortcomings would have significantly detracted from Turbo’s overall impact.

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Making things even worse, almost all characters, including Jose, lack depth and are extremely flat. While Jose is initially presented as a simple and good-hearted villager who knows how to stand his ground, there are moments when his behaviour strays into the supernatural, in terms of fights, only to revert back to his original nature, creating inconsistency. Sometimes he cracks “jokes”, mostly with his mother; then he shares a sentimental story about why he decided that he needed no one in life except his mother; soon afterwards, he would fight off rivals like a seasoned martial artist, leaving one wondering who or what he actually is. While Rosakutty’s character is that of a typical mother to a reckless son, who disciplines him with one hand and pampers him with the other, the narrative fails to explore their bond too thoroughly. Though the movie introduces several characters, such as Jose’s friends, in the beginning, they all disappear immediately, never to be seen again. It would have been nice if the writer had read Chekhov’s gun principle.

Indu is yet another flat character in Turbo, displaying a single expression of perpetual irritation or tension. Though the movie provides ample build-up to Vetrivel, it fails to make him anything more than the typical ruthless villain often found in mass, action movies. Due to these poorly developed characters, Turbo also fails to effectively portray their relationships and bonds, thus not invoking any sympathy or empathy for them from the audience. In fact, without the emotional moment where Jose recounts his mother saving him during a childhood landslide, even their connection would have gone underdeveloped. And what was the purpose of showing that husband and wife being murdered in the beginning itself if they have no significance in the story whatsoever? Guess we’ll never know. Also, the placement of the title following this gruesome murder was an extremely poor artistic choice on the director’s part.

Even as the script drags on endlessly, the movie is predominantly salvaged by Mammootty’s no-holds-barred performance, operating in top gear. Although he falls short of eliciting laughter or tears when necessary, largely due to the weak writing, his mere presence compensates for Turbo’s deficiencies. His appearance and swagger, along with his improved handling of stunts, previously considered a weak point, are indeed commendable. While the script’s attempts to create mass appeal often falter, Mammootty manages to achieve it single-handedly through his expressions and body language.

Simultaneously, Raj B Shetty’s portrayal as the despicable antagonist is exceptional, despite his character lacking depth. With a commanding screen presence and his ability to transcend a character far beyond its limitations, Raj portrays Vetrivel with finesse and if the character had been well-developed, he could have set a benchmark for villains in Malayalam. Interestingly, there are moments when Raj’s natural acting instincts seem to overshadow his simple task of being evil. Although it sometimes feels like he is the only one making an effort to act while others focus just on improving entertainment value, Raj’s approach never goes overboard and ultimately benefits the movie.

While Bindu Panicker delivers a good performance, being the sole source of laughter for audiences in a movie marketed as an action ‘comedy’, Anjana Jayaprakash’s performance falls notably short, largely due to the inadequately written nature of her role. Meanwhile, casting Telugu actor Sunil in the film seemed like a poor choice, especially since the character had little to offer and could have been played by any other actor, even a newcomer.

The manner in which director Vysakh has conceived the world and ensured technical brilliance has significantly saved the film. Thanks to his expertise in crafting mass actioners, Turbo adds another feather to his cap, highlighting that he doesn’t need a strong script to create an engaging entertainer. Without relying on the wafer-thin narrative, Vysakh proceeds in his own style and pace, ensuring with its visuals that the movie doesn’t fail to impress. At the same time, Phoenix Prabhu’s action choreography keeps the movie elevated, with each stunt sequence surpassing the previous one. While Vishnu Sarma’s cinematography is generally impressive, some of the micro shots seemed unnecessary and amateurishly handled. Shameer Muhammed’s exceptional editing stands out, particularly in the action sequences, where Christo Xavier’s high-octane background score also plays a crucial role.

Turbo movie cast: Mammootty, Raj B Shetty, Sunil, Anjana Jayaprakash, Bindu Panicker Turbo movie director: Vysakh Turbo movie rating: 2 stars

Anandu Suresh is a Senior sub-editor at Indian Express Online. He specialises in Malayalam cinema, but doesn't limit himself to it and explores various aspects of the art form. He also pens a column titled Cinema Anatomy, where he delves extensively into the diverse layers and dimensions of cinema, aiming to uncover deeper meanings and foster continuous discourse. Anandu previously worked with The New Indian Express' news desk in Hyderabad, Telangana. You can follow him on Twitter @anandu_suresh_ and write (or send movie recommendations) to him at [email protected]. ... Read More

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