Top Critic Rated Malayalam Movies of 2019

Kumbalangi Nights (MALAYALAM)
Soubin Shahir , Shane Nigam , Sreenath Bhasi Mathew Thomas
Director: Madhu C Narayanan
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These brothers in the small town of Kumbalangi are quite interesting! Read Review
Virus (MALAYALAM)
Kunchacko Boban , Tovino Thomas , Revathi Asif Ali
Director: Aashiq Abu
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The aftermath of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala gets a fabulous visual definition in 'Virus'. Director Aashiq Abu deserves a pat for portraying the struggles of hapless people sans diluting them with cinematic fripperies. It's a strikingly impressive attempt holding a mirror up to the reality. Read Review
Uyare (MALAYALAM)
Parvathy Thiruvothu , Asif Ali , Tovino Thomas Renji Panicker
Director: Manu Ashokan
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'Uyare' is an exquisitely crafted film with the aid of a meticulously written script and brilliant performances by all the actors. Read Review
Thanneermathan Dinangal (MALAYALAM)
Mathew Thomas , Anaswara Rajan , Vineeth Sreenivasan Irshad
Director: Girish A.D.
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Debutant director Gireesh. A.D showcases a strikingly impressive temperament in handling a trite theme that has all the trappings of a teenage romance drama. It's a delicate plot traversing the familiar routes with a refreshing treatment. Read Review
Jallikkattu (MALAYALAM)
Antony Varghese , Chemban Vinod Jose , Vinayakan Santhy Balachandran
Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery
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The Man vs beast game in 'Jallikattu' conveys a lot of connotations. The powerful tropes in the film trigger a unique drama, and thus it becomes one of the best filmy experiences you might have come through all these years. Read Review
Unda (MALAYALAM)
Mammootty , Arjun Asokan , Shine Tom Chacko Rony David Raj
Director: Khalid Rahman
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'Unda' follows the story of a posse of policemen assigned with poll duty in Chhattisgarh. In a remote area where extremists become a threat, the cops realise their lack of exposure and inability to face such a situation. Though hard-hitting in presentation, it may not have the intensity for a gripping tale. Read Review
Ambili (MALAYALAM)
Soubin Shahir , Tanvi Ram , Jaffer Idukki Naveen Nazim
Director: Johnpaul George
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Ambili, a dimwit in appearance, keeps a passionate relationship with a family since his childhood. When a member of the family sets off a bicycle journey to Kashmir, he goes with him. A refreshing affair as a whole, the tender feel-good emotion the film creates is powerfully translated through the character Ambili, played admiringly by Soubin Shahir. Read Review
Ishq (MALAYALAM)
Shane Nigam , Ann Sheetal , Shine Tom Chacko Leona Lishoy
Director: Anuraj Manohar
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'Ishq' is a timely movie that follows a common social issue in which two lovers fall prey to the prying eyes of society. Albeit flawed in a few areas, consistent performances and effective narration make it engrossing. Read Review
Thamasha (MALAYALAM)
Vinay Forrt , Chinnu Chandni , Grace Antony Divyaprabha
Director: Ashraf Hamsa
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In 'Thamasha', Vinay Forrt passionately portrays the pangs of a desperate bachelor, who finds it difficult to get married due to his baldness. Despite bragging a simple and tender theme, it has enough moments to ramp up the vital effect. Read Review
Android Kunjappan ver 5.25 (MALAYALAM)
Soubin Shahir , Suraj Venjaramoodu , Saiju Kurup Kendy Zirdo
Director: Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
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Alienated in his autumn days, an old man develops a bizarre but intense rapport with a robot at home. Then his son realizes how badly his father needs him by his side. Underpinned by the fabulous performance of Suraj Venjaramoodu, it's a beautifully treated and handsomely narrated theme that leaves a lump in your throat. Read Review
Finals (MALAYALAM)
Rajisha Vijayan , Niranjan Raju , Suraj Venjaramoodu Tini Tom
Director: P R Arun
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ഇടറിവീഴുമ്പോൾ ഓടിജയിക്കാനുള്ള ആവേശം പകരുന്ന "ഫൈനൽസ്". മനോഹരമായ ചലച്ചിത്രം. Read Review
Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha (MALAYALAM)
Asif Ali , Veena Nandhakumar , Basil Joseph Jaffer Idukki
Director: Nissam Basheer
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The subject is not alien to us. But 'Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha' enjoys a cozy status owing to its delightful premise and treatment. Shored up by charming performances, the ascent is steady keeping everything in fine fettle. Read Review
And The Oscar Goes To (MALAYALAM)
Tovino Thomas , Anu Sithara , Nikki Rae Hallow Siddique
Director: Salim Ahamed
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'And the Oscar Goes to...' showcases the tale of an aspiring filmmaker and his struggles while taking his maiden movie on the global arena. Director Salim Ahmed keeps everything simple and succinct, yet he manages to come out with a delightful and virtuous movie. Read Review
Helen (MALAYALAM)
Anna Ben , Noble Thomas , Lal Aju Varghese
Director: Mathukutty Xavier
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Nursing degree holder Helen Paul is preparing to go to Canada. A hardworking girl, who is also a part-time staff of a fast-food chain, gets trapped in an odd place. This survival story is engaging owing to the great performance by Anna Ben. Read Review
Vikruthi (MALAYALAM)
Suraj Venjaramoodu , Soubin Shahir , Jaffer Idukki Surabhi Lakshmi
Director: Emcy Joseph
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A man is ridiculed and harassed by society as a social media post about him goes viral. A relevant theme in this age, the true events are treated with sincerity, triggering room for our self-introspection. A simple creation that makes necessary and apt impact among viewers. Read Review
Thottappan (MALAYALAM)
Vinayakan , Roshan Mathew , Priyamvada Krishnan Dileesh Pothan
Director: Shanavas. K. Bavakutty
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The bond of a girl and her godfather is so intensely sacred that it brims all over despite 'Thottappan' offers an uneventful tale. Nevertheless, it shines with the apt support of charming cinematography and a riveting premise along with powerful performances. Read Review
Chola (MALAYALAM)
Joju George , Nimisha Sajayan , Ashwin Vishwanath
Director: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
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'Chola' showcases the irony a teenage girl encounters in love and relationships. The gullible girl's dilemma in defining love and lust is the soul of this film. It fascinates visually and stuns occasionally while keeping the wild poetic mood intact in the narration. Its distinct craft brings out the signature of the filmmaker. Read Review
Manoharam (MALAYALAM)
Vineeth Sreenivasan , Aparna Das , Basil Joseph Deepak Parambol
Director: Anvar Sadik
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It's a question of survival for poster artist Manu in the digital age, and 'Manoharam' narrates his dilemma in coping with it. A feel-good movie with waves of positive thoughts, its neat package and freshness in the presentation compensate the farfetched concepts in decisive moments. Read Review
Moothon (MALAYALAM)
Nivin Pauly , Roshan Mathew , Shashank Arora Dileesh Pothan
Director: Geetu Mohandas
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Lucifer (MALAYALAM)
Mohanlal , Manju Warrier , Vivek Oberoi Indrajith Sukumaran
Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran
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The strength of the political film lies in the strong ensemble cast, which includes seasoned actors and new-age stars. The plot of Lucifer is pretty simple, for a film with political elements. The script written by Murali Gopi has stunning dialogues and exchanges. Prithviraj has crafted a film with painstaking attention to detail. Read Review



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