: An intense coming-of-age drama revolving around a young boy's obsession with an older woman. It is based on the seminal novel by P. Padmarajan.
| Movie | Why It’s Hot | |-------|----------------| | (2024) | Survival thriller based on a real incident; became an all-time blockbuster, praised for tension and emotional depth. | | Aavesham (2024) | Action-comedy with a cult following; Fahadh Faasil’s eccentric don character became an instant meme sensation. | | Premalu (2024) | Youthful romantic comedy that struck gold with Gen Z and families; hilarious and heartwarming. | | Bramayugam (2024) | Black-and-white folk horror; Mammootty in a never-seen-before negative role. Highly experimental & trending. | | 2018: Everyone is a Hero (2023) | Disaster survival drama based on Kerala floods; India’s official Oscar entry. Emotional and grand. | | Neru (2023) | Courtroom drama with Mohanlal; slow-burn revenge story that connected deeply with family audiences. | | Romancham (2023) | Horror-comedy about a Ouija board; low-budget film that became a massive hit through word of mouth. | | Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (2023) | Feel-good travel comedy; Fahadh Faasil in a lighthearted, relatable role. Sleeper hit. | | Kannur Squad (2023) | Police procedural with gritty realism; Mammootty as a middle-aged cop. Highly rated on OTT. | | Thallumaala (2022) | Stylish, hyper-edited action-comedy; became a youth anthem for its unconventional narrative and music. | hot malayalam movies list