- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
5 Malayalam Masterpieces of 2024 on OTT: The Malayalam film industry has undergone a significant transformation, elevating its content and extending its influence into the Hindi cinema sphere through dubbed films. In 2024, a plethora of exceptional Malayalam movies emerged, showcasing the industry's creative prowess and also ruling the box office. These cinematic gems are now accessible to a broader audience, streaming on prominent OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, and others. Here is a list of 5 best Malayalam masterpieces that you can watch on OTT:
5 Malayalam Masterpieces Of 2024 On OTT
Manjummel Boys (Disney+Hotstar)
Manjummel Boys is a Malayalam survival thriller film directed by Chidambaram, produced by Parava Films, and starring an ensemble cast. Based on the 2006 Guna Caves rescue, the movie follows a group of friends from Kochi's Manjummel locality whose Kodaikanal vacation turns into a rescue mission when one of them becomes trapped in the caves.
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (Disney+Hotstar)
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil is a 2024 Malayalam comedy film directed by Vipin Das, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan, and Yogi Babu. Released on May 16, 2024, the film received positive reviews and emerged as a blockbuster, becoming the 8th highest-grossing Malayalam film and 5th highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024.
Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life (Netflix)
Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is a 2024 Malayalam drama adapted from Benyamin's novel, inspired by Najeeb's real-life struggles as a Gulf labourer. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film faced initial bans in GCC countries, except UAE, later lifted in most countries.
Premalu (Disney+Hotstar)
Directed by Girish A. D, Premalu (2024) is a Malayalam rom-com about Sachin, a Kerala graduate who pursues love and new opportunities in Hyderabad, finding unexpected romance with Reenu, an IT professional.
Aavesham (Amazon Prime Video)
Aavesham is a Malayalam action comedy film directed by Jithu Madhavan. Produced by Nazriya Nazim and Anwar Rasheed, the film features Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, and others. The story revolves around three young friends in Bangalore who form an unlikely alliance with a local gangster to seek revenge against their former school bully.