Why Malayalam movies are the best in India?

“What makes Malayalam cinema unique is that we make small, realistic films that are very rooted in our culture . And I don't think we should aim for big-scale films just because they are working in other industries. Even Manjummel Boys, for that matter, resonated with a large audience because of its rootedness.

Which was the first Malayalam movie released?

The first Malayalam feature film was Vigathakumaran, a silent film directed and produced by J. C. Daniel. Production started in 1928, and it was released at the Capitol Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 October 1930 . The first talkie in Malayalam was Balan (1938) directed by S. Nottani.

What is the 1 longest movie in the world?

The longest film ever made, according to Guinness World Records, is " The Cure for Insomnia " (1987), directed by John Henry Timmis IV.

Is Tamil or Malayalam better?

Tamil is of course much older and a classical language . It has a rich culture and literature that dates back to antiquity. Malayalam on the other hand is a younger and much more Sanskritised language. But its script and grammar structure and intonations are modern.

Which Malayalam actor has more fans in India?

1. Mohanlal . Mohanlal was born to Viswanathan Nair (father) and Santhakumari (mother) in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, which is located in the southern part of India on the 21st May 1960. Starting his career with a classic villain role, he has now become an outstanding actor in Malayalam Cinema.

Who is the best Malayalam actor in India?

Who is the best super star in Malayalam film industry? Mohanlal : Often regarded as one of the greatest Indian actors ever, Mohanlal boasts a prolific career spanning over four decades.

Who is the father of Malayalam movies?

Joseph Chellayya Daniel Nadar (25 November 1900 – 27 April 1975) was an Indian filmmaker who is considered the father of Malayalam cinema. He was the first filmmaker from Kerala. He produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and acted in the first film made in Kerala, Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child).

Which came first Tamil or Malayalam?

However, the Malayalam language among the Dravidian languages mostly originated as the script from Tamil even more and ancient and has become an independent language by the 9th century. As per the statistics, there are more than 38 million people who speak Malayalam.

Who is the first actress in Malayalam?

P. K. Rosy (10 February 1903 – 1988) was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema. She is the first actress in Malayalam cinema. She starred in the J. C. Daniel film Vigathakumaran, for which she was targeted by an angry mob because of her caste.

Which is the longest running movie in India?

In 1995, Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was released. It's the longest running movie in India's history after being screened at a Mumbai theatre daily for 27 years. In 1995, Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was released to critical acclaim.

Which is the world record Malayalam movie?

Manjummel Boys directed by Chidambaram, has become the first Malayalam film to collect ₹200 crore at the box office. The film has broken the ₹150 crore record held by Jude Anthany Joseph in 2018. Aadujeevitham was another movie that made it to the ₹200 crore club.

Which movie stayed in theaters the longest?

Given the amount of times it has been re-released, The Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered the longest-running theatrical release in history.

Turbo, Malayalee from India to Guruvayoorambala Nadayil: Malayalam OTT releases in July 2024 (2024)

After the back-to-back OTT releases of Malayalam industry’s Vishu movies such as Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham, Pranav Mohanlal’s Varshangalkku Shesham and Unni Mukundan’s Jai Ganesh in May and June, July 2024 promises a list of exciting Malayalam films on OTT platforms. These include superhits such as Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Mammootty’s Turbo as well as films featuring Nivin Pauly, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Asif Ali.

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While the Euro Cup, Copa America and ICC T20 World Cup matches would keep a lot of Malayalis glued to their streaming devices and televisions in the final week of June and first week of July, here’s a list of exciting Malayalam movies to watch on OTT in July 2024:

Malayalam OTT releases to look out for in July 2024

Malayalam Movie/Show	OTT platform	Cast
Guruvayoorambala Nadayil	Yet to be announced	Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph
Malayalee from India	Sony LIV	Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan
Turbo	Yet to be announced	Mammootty, Raj B Shetty
Thalavan	Sony LIV	Biju Menon, Asif Ali
Nagendran's Honeymoons	Disney+ Hotstar	Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusruti

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil

A still from Guruvayoorambala Nadayil

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s second superhit of this year is helmed by Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey director Vipin Das and revolves around a series of hilarious incidents that revolve around a wedding. After a person from Vinu’s past re-enters his life days before his wedding with Anandan’s sister, the two men end up being at loggerheads with each other - as one vows to go ahead with the wedding and the other doing all he can to prevent it from happening.

Also read: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil review: Vipin Das’ craft elevates Prithviraj and Basil Joseph’s crisp entertainer

Malayalee from India

Nivin Pauly and Dhyan Sreenivasan in a still from Malayalee from India

Nivin Pauly’s latest film is much-awaited, mostly because of the controversy that happened after the movie’s theatrical release where the makers were accused of plagiarism. That said, it doesn’t take away from the entertaining elements of the film, directed by Jana Gana Mana director Dijo Jose Antony, that revolves around an indolent youth who finds himself in the centre of a political controversy and is forced to flee his hometown. But where he lands also ends up challenging his biases and perspective.

OTT platform: Sony LIV

OTT release date: July 5

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anaswara Rajan

Turbo

Anjana Jayaprakash and Mammootty in a still from Turbo

Mammootty stars as Turbo Jose in Vysakh’s action-entertainer that revolves around a Idukki native who has to travel to Chennai, after a favour he does ends up almost ruining a relationship. In Chennai, he gets entangled in a bigger conspiracy - one that involves business tycoons, politicians, banks and the underworld. The film, scripted by Midhun Manuel Thomas, is also hinted as the start of a franchise that could have Vijay Sethupathi back in Malayalam cinema.

Also read: Turbo sequel update - Mammootty and Vysakh to reunite soon?

OTT platform: Yet to be announced

OTT release date: Yet to be announced

Cast: Mammootty, Raj B Shetty, Anjana Jayaprakash

Thalavan

Asif Ali and Biju Menon in Thalavan

Director Jis Joy’s second tryst with thrillers is also his best. Starring Asif Ali and Biju Menon as two police officers working in the same station but functioning in contrasting styles, the movie takes a turn after one of them gets accused of a murder and the other is tasked with investigating the case - giving him an opportunity at getting back at his superior. Will the motive for revenge or duty prevail?

Also read: Biju Menon: There's no ego between Asif Ali and me, just healthy competition to do better

OTT platform: Sony LIV

OTT release date: Yet to be announced

Cast: Asif Ali, Biju Menon, Kottayam Nazir

Nagendran’s Honeymoons

Suraj Venjaramoodu is joined by Shwetha Menon, Grace Varghese, Kani Kusruthi, Alphy Panjikaran and Niranjana Anoop

Trying to find an easy way to make money to accomplish his dream of travelling abroad, Nagendran decides to get married and take a dowry. But the one problem is he doesn’t stop at one wedding. Director Nithin Renji Panicker, known for action-dramas Kasaba and Kaaval, helms this dark comedy that will mark Disney+ Hotstar’s third Malayalam web series after Kerala Crime Files and Periloor Premier League.

OTT platform: Disney+ Hotstar

OTT release date: July 2024

Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusruti, Shwetha Menon