Corona Papers, Pookkaalam, Madanolsavam to 2018, Neelavelicham: Upcoming Malayalam releases of April 2023

From Fahadh Faasil’s Pachuvum Athubhuthavilakkum to Tovino Thomas’ 2018 and Neelavelicham, there’s a slew of exciting releases in April 2023

Posters of Corona Papers, Pachuvum Athbhutha Vilakkum and Neelavelicham

It’s not just the Vishu and Eid weekends that are packed with new Malayalam releases this time, but the entire month of April. From films of stars such as Fahadh Faasil and Tovino Thomas to comedies starring Basil Joseph and Suraj Venjaramoodu, there’s something for everyone in the festive month.

From movies of veteran filmmakers Priyadarshan and VK Prakash such as Corona Papers and Live to those of debutant directors including Irshad Parari’s Ayalvaashi, Sudheesh Gopinath’s Madanolsavam and Muhasin’s Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham, this month promises to be interesting in terms of whose content reigns supreme. Add to the mix some highly anticipated movies like Aashiq Abu’s Neelavelicham and Jude Anthany Joseph’s 2018, April promises to be a treat.

Here's the list of all upcoming Malayalam movies of April 2023.

Corona Papers

Release date: April 6

Veteran director Priyadarshan’s latest Malayalam venture has Shane Nigam, Shine Tom Chacko, Gayathrie Shankar and Siddique in lead roles. The thriller, which revolves around crime and betrayal, is scripted and co-produced by the acclaimed filmmaker.

Also read: Exclusive! Shane Nigam: After doing Ullasam, I have now gained confidence to pull off such roles

Pookkaalam

Release date: April 8

Director Ganesh Raj’s second film after Ananadam, revolves around an aged Christian couple and a rural setting. The movie has Vijayaraghavan and KPAC Leela essaying the roles of a couple who have been married for 80 years, and revolves around an incident that happens to them – which has a far-reaching impact on them as well as others around them. Vineeth Sreenivasan, Basil Joseph, Suhasini Maniratnam and Roshan Mathew are also part of the cast.

Also read: Exclusive! Ganesh Raj: Pookkaalam is set in a world I wasn’t familiar with, but wanted to explore after Aanandam

Madanolsavam

Release date: Yet to be announced

Suraj Venjaramoodu and Babu Antony team up for a fun family entertainer that is laced with humour. The film, based on a short story by E Santosh Kumar, is helmed by Sudheesh Gopinath and is set to be a Vishu release.

Live

Release date: April 12

Director VK Prakash and scriptwriter S Suresh Babu’s latest social thriller has Mamta Mohandas, Soubin Shahir, Priya Prakash Varrier and Shine Tom Chacko in the lead. The movie highlights the impact that media has on people when it intrudes into their lives.

Also read: Exclusive! Mamta Mohandas, Soubin Shahir’s Live revolves around the impact of media on people’s lives

2018

Release date: Yet to be announced

Director Jude Anthany Joseph’s multi-starrer based on the Kerala floods of 2018 will showcase a series of heroic tales from the natural disaster that wreaked havoc. Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Lal and Narain are part of this big-budget movie.

Also read: Purusha Pretham to 2018 and Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham: Upcoming Malayalam films on Sony LIV

Neelavelicham

Release date: April 20

The retelling of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer’s Neelavelicham, set in the 1960s, has Tovino, Roshan Mathew, Rima Kallingal and Shine Tom Chacko in the lead. The film, helmed by Aashiq Abu, is a remake of Bhargavi Nilayam and has music composed by Rex Vijayan and Bijibal.

Also read: Exclusive! Tovino Thomas: Being an ardent Vaikom Muhammed Basheer fan, it’s a blessing to work in Neelavelicham

Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham

Release date: April 21

Basil Joseph essays the lead role in this feel-good entertainer, helmed by debutant Muhasin and scripted by Unda and Puzhu writer Harshad. The movie also has Jaffer Idukki, Indrans, Sudheesh and Johny Antony in pivotal roles.

Also read: Basil Joseph: High time Indian cinema goes global, I’ll do my best to be part of that journey

Ayalvaashi

Release date: April 21

Writer-director Muhsin Parari’s brother Irshad makes his directorial debut with the Soubin Shahir and Binu Pappu-starrer that revolves around two neighbours who are at loggerheads. The movie also has Naslen, Nikhila Vimal and Lijomol Jose in pivotal roles.

Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum

Release date: April 28

Fahadh Faasil’s first theatrical release in 2023 also marks the debut directorial of Sathyan Anthikad’s son Akhil. The movie, which has been shot in Mumbai, Goa and Kochi, is a fun entertainer that also has veteran actor Vineeth in a pivotal role.

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