Malayalam Movies: 2019 [exclusive]

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.

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. 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. Nivin Pauly shocked everyone

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. It’s dark, violent, and emotional