Best Malayalam Movies
1. Manichithrathazhu (1993)
This 1993 thriller directed by Fazil is always voted as the best Malayalam Movie ever made. This movie is since remade in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali and all these remakes are commercial successes
Cast and Crew Manichithrathazhu
Directed by Fazil
Produced by Swargachitra Appachan
Written by Madhu Muttam
Starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Suresh Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Vinaya Prasad, Innocent, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Sudheesh, Thilakan
Music by :M. G. Radhakrishnan
2. Oru Vadackan Veeragadha (1989)
Many Directors have tried their luck on movies based on the Chekavas of Northern Malabar, the warriors. The Legends of Aromal Chekavar ar and the man who cheated him, Chandu the Cheat was the theme of many Malayalam movies both in the black and white and era and later. Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha presents an alternative version of the same legend, as it presents the incident from Chandu’s perspective, suggesting that grave injustice has been done to Chandu. The movie received four national awards and six Kerala State awards.
Cast and Crew Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha
Directed by Hariharan
Produced by P. V. Gangadharan
Written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Sukumari
Music by Bombay Ravi
3. Amaram (1991)
One of the best works of Director Bharatan, Amaram is considered as one of the best classics of Malayalam. Movie depicts both hope and despair and how it transforms human life.
Cast and Crew Amaram
Directed by Bharathan
Produced by Babu Thiruvalla
Written by A. K. Lohithadas
Starring Mammootty,, Maathu, Murali, KPAC Lalitha, Ashokan
Music by Raveendran (Songs), Johnson (Score)
Cinematography Madhu Ambat
4. Thenmavin Kombathu (1994)
A light hearted movie made in Priyadarshan Style has captured the imagination of young hearts for its flow and simplicity.
Cast and Crew Thenmavin Kombathu
Directed by Priyadarshan
Produced by N. Gopalakrishnan
Written by Priyadarshan
Starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Nedumudi Venu, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha, Sukumari, Sreenivasan, Sankaradi
Music by Original Background Score:- S. P. Venkatesh, Songs:- Berny-Ignatius
5. Chemmeen (1965)
This Artistically and technically outstanding movie was way ahead of the Malayalam movies of that time. Movie is based on a novel by Thakazhi Sivashankara Pilla which shares the same name as the movie. This movie received National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Gold Medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography
Cast and Crew Chemmeen
Directed by Ramu Kariat
Produced by Babu Ismail Sait
Screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan
Based on Chemmeen by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Starring Madhu, Sathyan ,Sheela, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair,
Music by Salil Chowdhury
Cinematography Marcus Bartley
6. Vaishali (1988)
Directed Bharatan, this movie tells the story of Rishyasrungan and devadasi girl who was assigned the mission of seducing Rishyashrungan, the son of Mahirshi Vibhandakan and bringing him to Chambapuri to perform a mahayagam to cause rain. The Bharatan touch and the music make it one of the best Malayalam movies.
7. Thaniyavarthanam (1987 )
Sibi Malayalil’s Taniyavarthanam defined how a good Malayalam movie should be for movie lovers. The complexities of human mind coupled with traditions make a deadly mix. The movie defined Malayali psyche.
Cast and Crew Thaniyavarthanam
Directed by Sibi Malayil
Produced by Nandakumar
Written by A. K. Lohithadas
Starring Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh
Music by M G Radhakrishnan
Cinematography Saloo George
8. Ozhimuri (2012 )
Ozhimuri stood out from the new generation movies that flooded in 2012 by its story line and direction. Ozhimuri is based on the novel ‘Uravidangal’ by veteran bilingual writer Jeyamohan.
Cast and Crew Ozhimuri
Directed by Madhupal
Produced by P.N. Venugopal
Written by Jeyamohan
Starring Lal, Asif Ali, Bhavana, Mallika, Shweta Menon
Music by Bijibal
Cinematography Azhagappan
9. Nirmalyam (1973)
The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1974. Actor P.J.Antony received National award for the best actor for his role as Velichappadu in this movie. The movie is an adaptation of the short story “Pallivalum Kalchilambum” by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.
Cast and Crew Nirmalyam
Directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Produced by Novel Films
Written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Based on Pallivalum Kalchilambum by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Starring P. J. Antony, Shanta Devi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Music by Original Songs: – K. Raghavan, Original Score:- M. B. Sreenivasan
Cinematography Ramachandra Babu
10. Spadikam (1995)
Spadikam is considered as one of the best Malayalam movies ever produced. Mohanlal and Thilakan have displayed exemplary performance in this movie. The livid and vivid characterisation of their roles makes this movie one of the best ever made.
Cast and Crew Spadikam
Directed by Bhadran
Produced by R. Mohan
Screenplay by Bhadran, Dr. Rajendra Babu
Story by Bhadran
Starring Mohanlal, Thilakan, Urvashi, Spadikam George, KPAC Lalitha, Silk Smitha,, Nedumudi Venu, Chippy
Music by S. P. Venkatesh, P. Bhaskaran
Cinematography J. Williams, S. Kumar
11. Chithram (1988 )
Box Office super hit of 1988 , Mohanlal the darling of Malayalam movie goers , the sole reason behind the success. It is considered as one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies.
Cast and Crew Chithram
Directed by Priyadarshan
Produced by P. K. R. Pillai
Screenplay by Priyadarshan
Story by Priyadarshan
Starring Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, M. G. Soman, Sukumari, Lizy, Maniyanpilla Raju
Music by Songs:- Kannur Rajan, Background Score:- Johnson
Cinematography S. Kumar
The Best Malayalam Comedy Movies of All Time
Nadodikattu (1987 )
Portraying Kerala’s social issues of that time covered with humour, Nadodikattu was a huge success. The story revolves around two young men, roles perfected by Mohanlal and Sreenivasan . The movie and its characters have achieved near cult status in Kerala.
Cast and Crew Nadodikattu
Directed by Sathyan Anthikkad
Produced by Casino Productions
Screenplay by Sreenivasan
Story by Siddique-Lal
Starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Shobana, Captain Raju, Mamukkoya, Sankaradi
Music by Shyam, Yusuf Ali Kechery (lyrics)
Cinematography Vipin Mohan
Ramji Rao Speaking (1989 )
Another classic Malayalam Comedy movie, which achieved cult status, is written and directed by Siddique and Lal . The viewers could not stop laughing, a few were admitted to hospital during the screening of the show. Ramji Rao Speaking marked the debut of director duo Siddique-Lal, actors Saikumar, Rekha, N. F. Varghese, Harishree Ashokan, and music director S. Balakrishnan. The movie was remade into Hindi and Telugu.
Cast and Crew Ramji Rao Speaking
Directed by Siddique and Lal
Produced by A.M.Fazil, Joseph Valakuzhy (ouseppachan) Adheeya Films
Written by Siddique-Lal
Starring Saikumar, Mukesh, Innocent, Rekha, Devan
Music by BichuThirumala/S.Balakrishnan
Cinematography Venu
Pulival Kalyanam
A huge box office success, Pulival Kalyanam is one of the best Malayalam Comedies ever made. This was also the first Mega hit of actor Jayasurya. But unfortunately, Jayasurya ‘s contribution for the success of the movie is almost nil.
Cast and Crew Pulival Kalyanam
Directed by Shafi
Produced by Udayakrishnan
Written by Udayakrishna, Siby K. Thomas
Starring Jayasurya, Kavya Madhavan
Music by Berny Ignatius
Punjabi House
Dileep’s Punjabi House, though not a mega hit is a very good comedy film. This movie inherits the simpleton style of Dileep movies.
Cast and Crew Punjabi house
Directed by Rafi Mecartin
Produced by New Saga Films
Written by Rafi Mecartin
Starring Dileep, Mohini, Cochin Hanifa, Harisree Asokan, Lal, Janardanan, Neena Kurup
Music by Suresh Peters
Cinematography Anandakuttan
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