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A raw, chaotic, and hyperlocal look at a gang of pork-selling, party-loving youth in Angamaly, a small town in Kerala, and their turf wars over a meat shop.
A fun, feel-good sports comedy about a disheartened wrestler from Punjab who ends up training a group of women wrestlers in a Kerala village. 2017 best malayalam movies
The only "star vehicle" on this list that worked. Villain is not a great film, but it’s a well-made commercial thriller. Mohanlal’s restrained performance as a grieving, morally gray cop elevates the material. The twist about the killer’s identity is genuinely clever. However, the film suffers from a bloated second half and underutilized supporting cast. Verdict: A solid one-time watch for Mohanlal fans. 10. Parava (The Pigeon) Director: Soubin Shahir Cast: Amal Shah, Shane Nigam, Dulquer Salmaan (extended cameo) A raw, chaotic, and hyperlocal look at a
A taut, emotionally devastating thriller. The first hour establishes the characters’ personal lives; the second hour is a non-stop survival nightmare. Parvathy delivers a powerhouse performance as Sameera, a nurse who becomes the group’s de facto leader. The sound design and cinematography create palpable dread. Unlike Hollywood war films, Take Off focuses on collective bravery and bureaucratic helplessness. Verdict: A landmark film for female-led action-drama in India. Unforgettable. 3. Mayaanadhi (The Rogue River) Director: Aashiq Abu Cast: Tovino Thomas, Aishwarya Lekshmi Villain is not a great film, but it’s
A wanted fugitive and a struggling actress, former lovers, cross paths again in the backwaters of Kerala. Their past and a looming crime threaten their second chance.
