2014 Released Malayalam Movies Page

The comedy genre also saw a significant hit with Ohm Shanthi Oshaana , directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. This romantic comedy, told from the perspective of a spirited young woman (Nazriya Nazim) who pursues her reluctant love interest (Nivin Pauly), was fresh, vibrant, and a major box-office success. It cemented Nivin Pauly’s status as the "boy next door" and launched Nazriya as a leading star. Similarly, Vellimoonga , starring the veteran comedian Mammukkoya in his first lead role, was an unexpected sleeper hit, proving that a simple, heartwarming story could resonate deeply with family audiences.

For the reigning superstars, Mammootty and Mohanlal, 2014 was a tale of two different trajectories. Mohanlal, in addition to the colossal Drishyam , starred in the period drama Koothara and the underwhelming Peruchazhi . Drishyam alone saved his year, reaffirming his ability to carry a film without relying on his action-hero persona. 2014 released malayalam movies

Alongside Drishyam , another thriller, Mumbai Police , pushed boundaries in a different direction. Directed by Rosshan Andrews and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film explored memory, identity, and repressed homosexuality – a subject rarely addressed in mainstream Indian cinema. Its shocking climax, revealing a closeted protagonist, was a watershed moment, signaling that Malayalam cinema was ready for complex, adult themes. The comedy genre also saw a significant hit

Anjali Menon’s Bangalore Days was the year’s other monumental hit. An ensemble coming-of-age drama about three cousins who move to Bangalore, the film was glossy, urban, and deeply emotional. With a star-studded cast including Nazriya Nazim, Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salmaan, and Fahadh Faasil, it captured the aspirations and anxieties of the millennial generation. Its soundtrack by Gopi Sundar became a chartbuster, and the film’s portrayal of friendship and family struck a universal chord. Drishyam alone saved his year, reaffirming his ability

On a more experimental note, Alphonse Puthren’s Premam was technically released in May 2015, but its pre-production and hype were built through late 2014. However, the 2014 release that truly embodied the quirky, non-linear, hyper-stylized New Generation ethos was Ithihasa , directed by B. Unnikrishnan. A time-travel comedy about a male chauvinist who swaps bodies with a woman from the past, it was bold, imperfect, but undeniably original.