8 Malayalam drama films to watch before Ponman releases

Shramana Kar

Ponman release date

Basil Joseph's new film Ponman is releasing soon on January 30, 2025. Before that, watch these other Malayalam drama films that have garnered critical acclaim.

All We Imagine as Light (Hotstar)

The film follows nurse Prabha, whose monotonous life takes an unexpected turn when a surprise present arrives from her estranged husband.

Ullozhukku (Prime Video)

The film is about a family confronting unexpected events while attempting to conduct the funeral of a loved one during a flood.

Kumbalangi Nights (Prime Video)

Four siblings - Saji, Bonny, Bobby, and Franky - mostly do not get along. But a series of events forces them to keep their differences aside and support each other.

Pathemari (Hotstar)

When Narayanan goes to Dubai to make a living, he faces several struggles but tolerates them for the sake of his family's future and their happiness.

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (Netflix)

A group of Malayali travelers, who are returning from Velankanni by bus, doze off. When the bus stops at a Tamil Nadu village, James begins to behave like Sundaram, creating confusion.

1001 Nunakal (SonyLIV)

A group of friends decide to play truth or dare at a wedding anniversary. Soon the game reveals their deepest secrets and creates tension.

Saudi Vellakka (SonyLIV)

Abhilash receives a warrant to appear in court for a case from his childhood. He realises that a small conflict led to the case and changed everyone's lives.

Aattam (Prime Video)

After a theatre group's party, their lead actress alleges that she has been groped by one of the men in the group. Things take a suspicious turn and secrets unravel.