Movies of Malavika Mohanan, Basil Joseph, Unni Mukundan and Biju Menon have released in various OTT platforms and theatres this week
Last Updated: 10.25 AM, Feb 17, 2023
This Valentine’s week, Malayalam cinema offers a treat for its audience. As many as three romcoms are releasing in theatres including Malavika Mohanan and Mathew Thomas’ Christy, while OTT platforms too have two diverse films – Unni Mukundan’s Malikappuram and Biju Menon’s Naalaam Mura – that would suit the family audience as well as those who prefer crime thrillers.
While Romancham, which released two weeks ago, is still going strong in theatres, Basil Joseph will be looking to continue his successful run with another comedy – Enkilum Chandrike. Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam’s Anagha Narayanan and Lal will also be seen in a feel-good movie Dear Vaapi this weekend.
Here’s a list of movies that you can pick from to watch this weekend – both on OTTs and theatres.
Christy
Release platform: Theatre
Based on true incidents that happened in debutant director Alvin Henry’s life, the movie, scripted by GR Indugopan and Benyamin, revolves around a Poovar-based teenager named Roy’s infatuation for Christy, who is older than him. Mathew Thomas and Malavika Mohanan play Roy and Christy, respectively, in this romantic drama.
Also read: Christy warranted a big budget, it was tough to get producers with just Malavika Mohanan, Mathew Thomas: Alvin Henry | Exclusive
Enkilum Chandrike
Release platform: Theatre
Niranjana Anoop essays the titular character in this light-hearted comedy entertainer, which is co-scripted and helmed by Average Ambili director Adithyan Chandrashekar. The film revolves around the antics of a few men after they find out that Chandrika’s wedding is fixed. Suraj Venjaramoodu, Basil Joseph, Saiju Kurup, Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Tanvi Ram are also part of the movie.
Dear Vappi
Release platform: Theatre
Helmed by Shan Thulaseedharan, the film, starring Lal, Anagha Narayanan and Niranj Raju, revolves around the relationship between a father and a daughter. Lal essays the tailor in the movie, while Anagha plays his daughter named Ameera in the film, which takes a crucial turn when Niranj’s character enters the fray.
Naalaam Mura
Release platform: Manorama Max
This crime-drama, directed by Deepu Anthikad, has Biju Menon and Guru Somasundaram in the lead. The movie revolves around a group of investigative officers trying to crack a long unsolved case and as the final step, interrogates a seemingly innocent man, who has just landed in Kochi. Biju Menon essays a crime branch officer in the film, which has Guru playing a suspect.
Malikappuram
Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Unni Mukundan’s superhit religious drama revolves around an eight-year-old girl, Kalyani, and her relationship with Lord Ayyappa. After a personal tragedy, Kalyani decides to go on the Sabarimala pilgrimage with just her neighbour for company. Two other strangers accompany her – one with noble and other with nefarious intent. The movie also has Renji Panicker, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody and Manoj K Jayan.