Malayalam Movies 2019: The Year Mollywood Redefined Itself
Remember school life? The crushes, the fights, the crazy teachers? Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (Watermelon Days) by Girish A.D. became a cult hit among youth. Mathew Thomas and Naslen K. Gafoor’s chemistry is hilarious. No big stars, no heavy message—just pure nostalgia and laugh-out-loud moments. malayalam movies 2019
What if you send a group of unarmed, slightly lazy Kerala policemen into a Naxal-affected area in Chhattisgarh? Unda (meaning "bullet") is a satirical action-drama by Khalid Rahman. Mammootty plays SI Mani, a no-nonsense officer stuck with incompetent colleagues. The film balances humor, tension, and sharp social commentary beautifully. Malayalam Movies 2019: The Year Mollywood Redefined Itself
Based on the 2018 Nipah outbreak, Virus by Aashiq Abu is a medical thriller with no villains. It follows real-life heroes—doctors, nurses, and government officials—racing against time. An ensemble cast (Parvathy, Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali) gives a chillingly real performance. Even more relevant after COVID-19. became a cult hit among youth
If you follow Indian cinema, you already know that 2019 wasn't just another year for Mollywood—it was a landmark. While Bollywood was struggling with formula hits and Tamil/Telugu cinema was riding high on action, Malayalam filmmakers quietly dropped one masterpiece after another. From nail-biting thrillers to heart-touching family dramas, here’s a look back at the best Malayalam movies of 2019 that proved content is king.
Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu was India’s official entry to the Oscars. A buffalo escapes in a hilly village, and the entire community loses its mind. It’s not about the animal—it's about human greed, chaos, and primal instincts. The 360-degree camera work and the final 20 minutes are pure adrenaline. Must-watch for world cinema lovers.
Nivin Pauly shocked everyone. Gone was the boy-next-door. In Moothon , directed by Geetu Mohandas, he plays a ruthless gangster from Mumbai’s underworld searching for his lost brother. It’s dark, violent, and emotional. The film won awards at international festivals and proved Nivin has incredible range.