The greatest Malayalam films of all time: From Drishyam to Premam

Thimmaiah PU

Oct 11, 2023

Vidheyan: YouTube

Vidheyan explores the master-slave relationship in a South Karnataka setting and is a brilliant psychology study of the topic

Anantaram: Amazon Prime Video

Starring Ashokan and Shobhana in the lead, this film develops through a commentary by the protagonist about himself in the first person

Esthappan: Binged

The film blends together the Biblical story of Christ with the life of Esthappan, whose life mystifies others

Pokkuveyil: Binged

The story is about a young artist who lived with his father, best friend and a woman who loves music

Piravi: Binged, YouTube

The film is based on the life of professor TV Eachara Warrier, whose son was killed in police custody in 1976 during the Emergency Period

Vanaprastham: Disney+ Hotstar

This Mohalal-starrer is about an illicit relationship between a Kathakali dancer and a young woman from an upper caste family

Irakal: Amazon Prime Video

The film is about a ruthless rubber baron involved in criminal activities whose children begin to spiral out of control

Yavanika: Disney+ Hotstar

Sub-Inspector Jacob Eeraly (Mammootty) is assigned to investigate the case of a missing tabla player from a drama group