His father, who lives in a remote coastal village, awaits his imminent return, journeys each evening to the bus stop, only to be disappointed. Karun’s brilliant directorial (inspired by a real-life story of the Emergency) centres around an absent hero, an engineering student in the state capital. Piravi (1989, arthouse, drama): It’s a fine example of arthouse transcending into the mainstream in Malayalam cinema. With many montages of delicious food, conversations about secret recipes, and some fine performances, Ustad Hotel is a cinematic treasure. The film leads us through the evolution of their relationship and how it thaws a generation of ill will between a son and father, with some help from steaming cups of specially brewed Suleimani tea. They bond over a common passion for food-both chefs, they stand poles apart in their ideology and the politics of food. Ustad Hotel (2012, feel-good): Scripted by Anjali Menon and directed by Anwar Rasheed, Ustad Hotel set in Kozhikode, one of the cultural capitals of Kerala, digs into the warm bond between a granddad (Thilakan) and his globe-trotting grandson (Dulquer Salmaan). Nivin Pauly became an overnight sensation. Premam rests a lot on little nuggets of everyday life-a childhood crush, a college romance, many heartbreaks, and a culmination into love and marriage as an adult-it’s a story that can be placed anywhere in India. Alphonse Putharen gives a fresh spin to an otherwise ordinary coming-of-age tale of a young man. Premam (2015, Rom-com): Premam has been an easy crossover film for non-Malayalee cinephiles. The Nigerian, one of the many roped in by Malappuram clubs to keep their winning streak ignited, captures the hearts of the villagers, especially two loving mothers, and his football club manager and mentor. Set in the backdrop of Malappuram and ‘sevens’ football with a Nigerian headlining the narrative, the film is an endearing melting pot of culture and emotions with characters you fall in love with instantly. Sudani From Nigeria (2018, Feel-good drama): Zakariya made an unforgettable debut with what could be described as the mother of realistic, feel-good cinema. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery displays fine craftsmanship in this film that introduced 82 fresh faces, not to forget Girish Gangadharan’s excellent frames. Another highlight of the film is a 11-minute long take in the climax featuring 1,000 artistes. The narrative traces Vincent Pepe (Antony Varghese, who also gives a voiceover regarding the events that unfold), his righteous gang of friends, his love interest and family. There is such a positive verve about the city that sails throughout the film-the ITians, the bright radio jockeys who are a part of every Bangalorean’s mornings, the increasing number of multiplexes, the deluxe apartments, the buzzing art cafes, the bike racing community, and just the joie de vivre of the city.Īngamaly Diaries (Gangster-drama, 2017): It’s a delectable cocktail of food, testosterone-induced fights in butcher shops, quintessentially local characters, humour and romance set in Angamaly, a principal town in Central Kerala. One reason the film connected with the audience in Kerala is the strong bond between the very different cousins Divya (Nazriya), Kuttan (Nivin Pauly) and Arjun (Dulquer Salmaan). This is also perhaps the best celluloid tribute to Bangalore. Like every Anjali Menon story, family is the cornerstone in this light-hearted dramedy about the lives of three cousins.
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Not even Priyadarshan (with Bhool Bhulaiyya) could bring out the real essence of what the film truly represented-a romance with a culturally-rooted past.īangalore Days (2014, coming-of-age): This film reached out to a younger movie audience outside Kerala. The film, more than being an epic psychological thriller, offers the perfect dose of Malayalee nostalgia - forgotten folktales, decadent bungalows, love affair with literature, black magic, and the mystical romance of kings and courtesans. That’s probably why the film was completely lost in translation when it was remade in other languages. Manichithrathazhu (1993, Mainstream classic): This masterpiece by Fazil features an ensemble cast (Shobhana, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Thilakan…). What’s more? All these films are available on Hotstar, Netflix and YouTube. This list isn’t necessarily about the greatest of Kerala’s films, but it’s just enough for you to understand and begin to appreciate our cinema. Curious about those exciting films and hilarious movie scenes your Malayalee friends keep talking about? Wondering where to get started in your endeavour to learn more about Kerala’s amazing films? Fear not! We present a beginner’s guide to some of the most talked about Malayalam films - a list of films that transcend the boundary of language to help ease you into Kerala’s culture, humour, aesthetics and cinematic art.
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