Utharam (1989) is a Malayalam mystery thriller directed by V. K. Pavithran and written by the celebrated writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Mammootty, Suparna, Sukumaran, and Parvathy in key roles. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s short story No Motive, Utharam is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotion, social stigma, and the search […]
Mukham (1990) is a Malayalam thriller directed by Mohan, featuring Mohanlal in the lead role as ACP Hariprasad IPS, with Nassar and Renjini in supporting roles. This film stands out as one of the best investigative thrillers in Malayalam cinema, offering a dark and intense narrative revolving around a serial killer targeting women in the city. Mukham […]
Thaniyavarthanam (1987) is a Malayalam psychological drama directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mammootty in a powerful lead role, supported by Thilakan, Babu Namboothiri, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, and others. The film is a landmark in Indian cinema for its sensitive exploration of mental illness, societal superstition, and the devastating impact […]
Yavanika (1982) is a critically acclaimed Malayalam mystery thriller written and directed by legendary filmmaker K. G. George. The film stars Bharath Gopi, Mammootty, Jalaja, Nedumudi Venu, and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Celebrated as one of the finest investigative thrillers ever made in Indian cinema, Yavanika skillfully combines a whodunnit mystery with a penetrating exploration of […]
The CBI Diary Kurippu (Malayalam: Oru CBI Diary Kurippu) is a 1988 Malayalam mystery thriller directed by K. Madhu and penned by S. N. Swamy. Leading the cast is Mammootty as CBI Officer Sethurama Iyer, along with Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles, supported by a strong ensemble. The film is a seminal entry in Malayalam […]
Akashadoothu is a 1993 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Madhavi and Murali in lead roles, with Nedumudi Venu, Seena Antony, and others supporting. Inspired in part by the 1983 American film Who Will Love My Children?, it is a touching and emotionally profound narrative revolving around […]
In Harihar Nagar is a classic 1990 Malayalam comedy thriller film directed and written by the duo Siddique-Lal. Often regarded as one of the definitive comedy films in Malayalam cinema, it stars Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish, and Ashokan as four unemployed bachelors trying to charm their new neighbor, Maya, who has her own mysterious agenda. The […]
Commissioner is a landmark 1994 Malayalam neo-noir action thriller directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. Starring Suresh Gopi in the iconic role of Bharathchandran IPS, the fearless and determined police commissioner of Kozhikode, the film explores themes of justice, corruption, and power amid a volatile political environment. Supported by a strong ensemble including […]
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana Movie Review Ohm Shanthi Oshaana is a 2014 Malayalam coming-of-age romantic comedy directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, with a screenplay co-written by Midhun Manuel Thomas and the director. The film stars Nazriya Nazim as the vibrant and spirited Pooja Mathew, alongside Nivin Pauly playing a significant role as Giri. Told predominantly from […]
Nadodikattu (translated as “The Vagabonds”) is a classic 1987 Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles as Ramdas (Dasan) and Vijayan, two jobless young men grappling with unemployment and poverty in Kerala during the 1980s. With a supporting ensemble cast including […]
