PremiumEnjoyed Manjummel Boys? Here’s a list of other Malayalam survival thrillers to stream on OTT
Here is a list of a few Malayalam survival dramas that are commendable for their incredibly compelling storylines. Like Manjummel Boys, most of these movies are based on real-life incidents.
Last Updated: 03.36 PM, Feb 23, 2024
Chidambaram's Manjummel Boys, one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, finally made its big-screen debut on February 22. The majority of reviews for the film praise the makers for elevating the bar for Malayalam survival thrillers.
Despite the fact that there are not many Malayalam flicks in this genre, the following list of a few films is commendable for its incredibly compelling storyline. Like Manjummel Boys, most of these movies are based on real-life incidents.
Malootty
Raji and Unnikrishnan, along with their five-year-old child, Malootty, are spending vacation in their hometown. When Malootty visits a vacation house, she unexpectedly falls into a drill hole and gets trapped inside while playing ball with her dog. This is when the tragic events unfold. The 1990 movie, which depicts the child struggling in the hole while it takes hours to rescue her, would be unsettling to watch. (Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)
Helen
Helen Paul, a nursing graduate, is taking IELTS coaching sessions in preparation for an international job. She has a part-time job at The Chicken Hub, a restaurant located inside a mall. Unexpectedly, Jayashankar, Helen's manager, locks her in the freezer room without realising it. Helen must endure the bitter cold of -18 °C and makes every effort to stay alive. The film, starring Anna Ben, depicts the severe phases of hypothermia. (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
Malayankunju
Anikkuttan, a home-based electronic device repair specialist, finds himself buried beneath the debris of a landslip. He saves Ponni, his neighbour's newborn daughter, who is the only other person alive between the remains, while he is trapped and witnesses the deaths of his loved ones. Fahadh Faasil has delivered an outstanding performance in this movie. (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
2018: Everyone is a Hero
The Jude Anthany Joseph-directed movie is based on the devastating 2018 Kerala floods that caused havoc in the state. It highlights the courageous acts of several people who put their lives in danger to save others from the terrible calamity. 2018: Everyone is a Hero has a stellar ensemble, including Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Indrans, Asif Ali, Narain, and Lal. (Streaming on SonyLiv)