TOP Malayalam Movies of 2024

The year 2024 had a lot of releases both Theatrical & OTT, this year had several big releases. We at Popcorn Reviewss have shortlisted the top Malayalam movies. Do watch out for your favorites for the year 2024.

Check out the full list below:

Kishkindha Kaandam

The premise of Kishkindha Kandam is almost non-existent. This is because the writing heads in so many different directions that will actually leave you scratching your head until the dots begin to slowly connect. So what begins like a supposed tale on the disappearance of a gun, branches out into different subplots – a forest officer Ajayan who is newly married, the monkeys creating havoc in the area possibly by ‘stealing’ the missing gun, the character of the father-in-law having connections with the Naxals to his behavior which is very odd… Read More…

Aattam

Aattam follows the story of a theatre group wherein their sole female member is subjected to a heinous crime from one of the members of the group. A meeting is called in, and thus begins a night full of suspicion in a social whodunnit laced with a powerful commentary. The story here just about borrows the template of a group of men stacked in a place from the film 12 Angry Men while providing a refreshing spin-off of its own. There are layers and layers to be discovered in a drama that is supremely gripping and doesn’t allow your attention to waver even for a second… Read More…

Bramayugam

Bramayugam follows the story of a singer having escaped from the merchant rule only to enter a realm owned by the devil himself! Will he be able to escape? The story here, shot in black and white, is a refreshing take on the witchcraft from the dark ages that accounts for one of the best atmospheric horrors of recent times. In fact it reminded me of the Robert Eggers directed film The Lighthouse, a film shot in monochrome and an atmospheric horror like no other… Read More…

Aadujeevitham

Based on an incredible true story and on the novel by the same name, Aadujeevitham is a survival drama following the story of Najeeb who visits the Gulf for greener pastures only to be enslaved by a cruel Arab while having to tend to camels and goats. The story here is absolutely phenomenal and probably one of the greatest survival dramas that I have ever witnessed.. Read More…

All We Imagine As Light

You are introduced to the character of Prabha (literally translated into light) early on, even as she continues with her chores of being a nurse. There is a monotony that you observe in her daily chores, even as she attends a handful of patients or conducts practicals for her juniors. Yet, there is an inherent sadness reflective on her face that you just cannot ignore… Read More…

Premalu

Premalu follows the story of a young protagonist who is always rejected by girls with whom he is deeply in love with. Soon, he is acquainted with another girl whose idea of a life partner is very different from what she would get from the protagonist. Will love blossom between the two? The story here is a sweet little tale with not much novelty from a concept point of view… Read More…

Manjummel Boys

Based on a true incident, Manjummel Boys follows the story of a bunch of friends whose trip to the Guna Caves turns topsy turvy after encountering a life altering event there. Will all of them return safe and sound? The story here is a survival thriller that doesn’t follow the generic beats of the genre, something that was so refreshing to witness… Read More…

Family

Family is essentially a complex and frightening character study of an individual who is kind and helpful person, often volunteering to help people of his community with various tasks, and also mentoring young students to teach them mathematics. Yet, it is a searing exploration of the dual nature of his personality, one that is much darker and away from the public eye that eventually results in a startling tale of horror… Read More…

Aavesham

Aavesham follows the story of three engineering students who befriend a local gangster in order to extract revenge from a bunch of seniors who happen to beat them up. But their decision comes with a set of challenges that they did not envision! The story here is zany and goes absolutely bonkers with its comedy that definitely makes for a hilarious watch… Read More…

Ullozhukku

Ullozhukku follows the story of two women whose skeletons in the cupboard come crashing down after the death of their family member in a drama set against the floods. The story here is simplistic but told through such precision that it almost peels off like layers from an onion… Read More…

Sookshmadarshini

The thematic similarities of Sookshmadarshini with the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Rear Window cannot be denied. Both films have the protagonist frequently spying on your neighbours on the suspicion of something being amiss. In Sookshmadarshini, the mundane life of Priya changes with the arrival of Manuel (Basil Joseph), a seemingly understated personality that might seem to be a regular next-door neighbour, running a bakery of his own under his mother’s name… Read More…

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