Top 10 Malayalam Movies to watch on Netflix

Top 10 Malayalam Movies to watch on Netflix

Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, is known for its unique storytelling style, powerful performances, and thought-provoking themes. If you're a fan of Indian cinema, there are many great Malayalam films available to stream on Netflix. From emotional dramas to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, these are the top 10 Malayalam movies that you should add to your watchlist on Netflix. Whether you're in the mood for a classic film or a modern masterpiece, these films are sure to captivate and entertain you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover some of the best films that Malayalam cinema has to offer.

Following are the Best Malayalam Movies to Watch on Netflix:

1. Uyare (2019)

Uyare, which starred Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, and Tovino Thomas, has been hailed as one of the pivotal films of Malayalam cinema's New Wave Movement. The movie follows an aspirant pilot who survives an acid attack by her ex-boyfriend, which jeopardises her hard-earned career. This 2019 movie was only the second Indian film and the first Malayalam movie to be released in South Korea.

2. Irul (2021)

Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir, and Darshana Rajendran play the main characters in this mystery-thriller movie. The movie was entirely filmed during the lockdown and released on Netflix. The plot centres on a couple who seek refuge in an empty mansion with only one other resident, who may or may not be a serial murderer, on a rainy night.

3.  Njan Prakashan (2018)

"Njan Prakashan" is a Malayalam-language comedy-drama film released in 2018. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by frequent collaborator Rafeeq Ahmed, the film stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead role as Prakashan, a young man from a rural village in Kerala who dreams of a better life.

The film follows Prakashan as he tries to improve his life and find success in the city, but is met with numerous obstacles and setbacks along the way. Despite these challenges, Prakashan remains determined and resourceful, using his wit and cunning to overcome each obstacle and achieve his goals.

4. Forensic (2022)

Tovino Thomas, Mamta Mohandas, Saiju Kurup, Renji Panicker, Dhanesh Anand, and Reba Monica John feature in the psychological suspense thriller Forensic. A forensic expert and an ACP are followed as they track down a serial killer who is adding victims to his list. The movie is said to be remade in Hindi, with Radhika Apte, Prachi Desai, and Rohit Roy joining Vikrant Massey in the lead role.

5. Lilli (2018)

This psychological thriller from 2018 will leave you perplexed. It relates to the tale of a pregnant woman who is abducted by three men interested in finding out where another young girl she knows is. We learn more about a prostitution ring, a murder, and the betrayal Lilli has experienced as the story continues.

6. Grandmaster (2012)

Along with Mohanlal, Priyamani, Narain, Anoop Menon, Babu Antony, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Arjun Nandhakumar, it is a 2012 neo-noir action thriller. The A.B.C. Murders of Agatha Christie served as the inspiration for the film. It was the first Malayalam movie streamed on Netflix and the first to have English subtitles outside of Kerala.

7. Comrade in America (CIA) (2017)

Dulquer Salmaan and Karthika Muralidharan play the main characters in this action thriller. It relates the tale of a communist who crosses the Mexican border to illegally enter the United States from Kerala to prevent his girlfriend from getting married to another man. The movie received appreciation for its refreshing approach and for being maybe the first Malayalam movie to be shot in Mexico.

8. Varane Avashyamund (2020)

This romantic drama film features Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Dulquer Salmaan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. The narrative of a single mother and her daughter, who solely want an arranged marriage, is presented in the movie. Things start to shift when a Major and a young guy come into their apartment building.

9.  Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018)

"Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil" is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language crime-thriller film directed by Tinu Pappachan. The film stars Antony Varghese as the lead character, who plays a prison escapee who becomes embroiled in a dangerous underworld of crime and violence.

10.  Nayattu (2021)

Kunchako Boban, Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan, Jaffar Idukki, Anil Nedumangad, and Hakkim Shajahan all have significant roles in the political thriller Nayattu. It received a lot of accolades for being an excellent police procedural, a suspenseful story, and a social and political analysis of contemporary India.