Based on the catastrophic Kerala floods of 2018, this film is a tribute to human resilience and community spirit. It juggles multiple storylines — fishermen, a pregnant woman, a newlywed couple, a tour guide — and mostly succeeds. The VFX and flood re-creation are stunning for a Malayalam film. The drawback? The dialogue is overly sentimental at times, and some characters feel like stereotypes. But when the rescue sequences hit, they hit hard. It became India's official entry to the Oscars for a reason.
A tense, real-life inspired survival drama that became a massive box office hit. The film follows a group of friends from Manjummel who get trapped in the infamous Guna Caves (Devil's Kitchen) in Kodaikanal. What works brilliantly is the second-half tension — the rescue operation is shot with genuine dread and technical precision. The use of nostalgic Tamil songs as emotional anchors is masterful. However, the first half is slow with excessive character introductions. Still, Manjummel Boys proves that Malayalam cinema can make a simple rescue mission into an edge-of-the-seat spectacle. malayalam films names
A surprise blockbuster based on real events about a group of bachelors in Bangalore who play a Ouija board game and invite a restless spirit into their flat. The first hour is laugh-out-loud funny — the camaraderie, the pranks, the fear. The second half drags a bit as the horror takes over. Soubin Shahir is fantastic as the terrified, then possessed, lead. It’s not really scary, but it’s highly entertaining. A bit overlong, but the chemistry of the cast saves it. Based on the catastrophic Kerala floods of 2018,
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) Verdict: Emotional and well-crafted, though a bit long. 3. Iratta (2023) Genre: Crime / Psychological Thriller Director: Rohit M. G. Krishnan The drawback
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) Verdict: Great fun with friends. 5. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2022) Genre: Drama / Magical Realism Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery
