Best Malayalam Movies of 2024

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Gaganachari ()

4.0/5

Star: Anarkali Marikar,Gokul Suresh,Ganesh Kumar,Aju Varghese,John Kaippallil

Scriptwriters Arun Chandu and Siva Sai fill the nearly 110-minutes of screen time with sharp and witty observations about everything from food to caste and relationships
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Turbo (2024)

4.0/5

Star: Mammootty,Anjana Jayaprakash,Raj B. Shetty,Bindu Panicker,Shabareesh Varma,Dileesh Pothan,Sunil,Johny Antony,Kabir Duhan Singh,Niranjana Anoop,Namo Narayanan,Amina Nijam

Mammootty, like Malayalam cinema, is at an energetic high
3

The Goat Life (2024)

4.0/5

Star: Prithviraj Sukumaran,Amala Paul,Jimmy Jean Louis,Shobha Mohan,Rik Aby,Talib Al Balushi

The cinematography by Sunil KS and KU Mohanan give the film the feel of a masterpiece
4

Manjummel Boys (2024)

4.0/5

Star: Soubin Shahir,Sreenath Bhasi,Balu Varghese,Deepak Parambol,Jean Paul Lal,Khalid Rahman,Ganapathy

A group of friends from a hamlet in Kochi travels to Kodaikanal. An accident happens in a cave there and what follows after forms the crux of the film
5

Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha (2024)

3.5/5

Star: Rajesh Madhavan,Chithra Nair,Jinu Joseph,Sudheesh Kozhikode

From the nostalgic innocence of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, Suresh and Sumalatha's love story is beautifully depicted against the backdrop of Payyannur's changing landscape
6

Aavesham ()

3.5/5

Star: Fahadh Faasil,Mansoor Ali Khan,Ashish Vidyarthi,Sajin Gopu

Apart from scripting superb side characters, Jithu Madhavan has crafted the comic timing of his dialogues well
7

Bramayugam (2024)

3.5/5

Star: Mammootty,Arjun Ashokan,Sidharth Bharathan,Amalda Liz

In this period drama, Thevan arrives at the dilapidated mana of Koduman Potti and is given succor there, but he is shocked at the horrors that unfold
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Anweshippin Kandethum (2024)

3.5/5

Star: Tovino Thomas,Siddique,Indrans,Shammi Thilakan,Baburaj,Arthana Binu,Jaffer Idukki,Pramod Velliyanad

Dedicated Sub Inspector Anand Narayanan and his team face a pivotal moment in their careers as they strive to clear their names in a murder investigation. Pursuing an elusive suspect, they encounter various obstacles. Can they emerge unscathed?
9

Aattam (2024)

3.5/5

Star: Vinay Forrt,Kalabhavan Shajohn,Zarin Shihab,Nandan Unni

The film falls short of its artistic purpose by concluding ambiguously, employing a Rashomon Effect. Rather than openly revealing the culprit, it leaves the audience in suspense
10

Thalavan (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Biju Menon,Asif Ali,Miya George,Anusree,Dileesh Pothan,Shankar Ramakrishnan,Kottayam Nazeer

In the second half, the police investigation gets confusing with new suspects and situations added to the ones from the first half
11

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Prithviraj Sukumaran,Basil Joseph,Nikhila Vimal,Anaswara Rajan,Yogi Babu

The film focusses on soon to be brothers-in-law Anandan (Prithviraj) and Vinu (Basil). They challenge each other about the wedding between Vinu and Anjali (Ananadan's sister). Anandan sets out to break it off while Vinu vows to marry Anjali at any cost.
12

Marivillin Gopurangal (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Indrajith Sukumaran,Shruti Ramachandran,Sarjano Khalid,Vincy Aloshious

The film's strength lies in its ability to capture the essence of everyday moments, infusing them with warmth and authenticity
13

Perumani ()

3.0/5

Star: Sunny Wayne,Vinay Forrt,Vijilesh Karayad,Deepa Thomas

While Perumani, written and directed by Maju, is an enjoyable introspection into society, its portrayal of love is also sweet
14

Nadikar (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Tovino Thomas,Lal,Shine Tom Chacko,Bhavana,Dhyan Sreenivasan,Soubin Shahir,Indrans,Anoop Menon

The film focuses on the ups and downs in the life of superstar David Padikkal
15

Malayalee From India ()

3.0/5

Star: Nivin Pauly,Dhyan Sreenivasan,Anaswara Rajan,Manju Pillai,Shine Tom Chacko,Salim Kumar

An unemployed man's life changes when he lands himself in trouble
16

Pavi Caretaker (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Dileep,Johny Antony,Radikaa Sarathkumar,Dharmajan

The film is a typical Dileep vehicle with slapstick humour, emotions, romance and action that is a bit reminiscent of ‘90s movies
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Varshangalkku Shesham ()

3.0/5

Star: Pranav Mohanlal,Kalyani Priyadarshan,Dhyan Sreenivasan,Aju Varghese,Basil Joseph,Nivin Pauly

As a film with a strong focus on music, composer Amrit Ramnath has done a solid job
18

Jananam 1947 Pranayam Thudarunnu (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Jayarajan Kozhikode,Leela Samson,Anu Sithara,Deepak Parambol,Noby Marcose,Irshad Ali,Pauly Valsan

The lead pair elevate Abijith’s material and lend charm and sweetness to their roles
19

Malaikottai Valiban (2024)

3.0/5

Star: Mohanlal,Sonalee Kulkarni,Hareesh Peradi,Danish Sait,Manikandan R. Achari

The first half of the film showcased vigour and valour, and a patience-testing lag in certain parts
20

Abraham Ozler ()

3.0/5

Star: Saikumar,Jayaram,Arjun Ashokan,Anaswara Rajan,Jagadish,Anoop Menon,Dileesh Pothan,Saiju Kurup

A cop with a tragic past investigates a series of murders.