If you follow Indian cinema, you already know that 2019 wasn't just another year for Mollywood—it was a landmark. While Bollywood was struggling with formula hits and Tamil/Telugu cinema was riding high on action, Malayalam filmmakers quietly dropped one masterpiece after another. From nail-biting thrillers to heart-touching family dramas, here’s a look back at the best Malayalam movies of 2019 that proved content is king.
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. malayalam movies 2019
Okay, I know I mentioned it. But let’s be honest—no other film in 2019 captured the soul of Kerala like this. The cinematography by Shyju Khalid, the music by Sushin Shyam, and that climax in the backwaters? Pure poetry. If you follow Indian cinema, you already know
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. The 360-degree camera work and the final 20
No list is complete without this one. Directed by Madhu C. Narayanan and written by Syam Pushkaran, Kumbalangi Nights changed how we see "family dramas." It wasn't about rich NRI families—it was about four brothers in a fishing village dealing with toxic masculinity, mental health, and love. Fahadh Faasil’s "Shammi" is still one of the most hated (and loved) villains ever.