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Malayalam Movies Representing LGBTQIA+ Community On OTT: Malayalam movie 'Kaathal The Core' has impressed the audience and the critics with its unique storyline. The movie revolves around Mathew Devassy, who is a retired bank manager and decides to enter local panchayat elections. His life takes a different turn when his wife Omana files for divorce and claims that Mathew is a homosexual. Starring Mammootty and Jyothika, this is the first time mainstream actors and superstars have portrayed the roles focusing on the LGBTQIA+ community. Malayalam cinema is well known for its unconventional and unique stories and 'Kaathal The Core' is definitely one of them.

If you loved 'Kaathal The Core', then take a look at the Malayalam movies focusing on the LGBTQIA+ relationship.

1. Sancharram

'Sancharram' focuses on two young women, Kiran and Delilah, who are childhood best friends but realise they are in love and begin a relationship. The movie is available to watch on The Roku channel. It is directed by Ligy J Pullappally and inspired by her short film 'Uli' and a true story.

2. My Life Partner

'My Life Partner' focuses on boyfriends Richard and Kiran, who want a child of their own. But things take a different turn and Richard decides to marry a woman to get a child. The movie stars Sudev Nair, Ameer Niyas and Anusree Nair in the lead roles with Sukanya, Geetha Vijayan and Valsala Menon in supporting roles. The movie is available to watch on Prime Video.

3. Chanthupottu

'Chanthupottu' revolves around Radhakrishnan, whose grandmother raised him in an effeminate manner as she always wanted a granddaughter. He grows up to have feminine behaviour but things take a turn when he falls in love with his friend Malu, a woman. The movie does not showcase queer relationships but portrays a man with feminine mannerisms, which is uncommon in movies. The movie stars Dileep, Indrajith Sukumaran, Lal, Biju Menon and Gopika in the lead roles. The movie is available to watch on YouTube for free.

4. Moothon

'Moothon' is set in Kamathipura and follows the story of a young teenager trying to find the truth about the fearless gangster Akbar. The movie stars Nivin Pauly, Shashank Arora, Sobhita Dhulipala, Melissa Raju Thomas, Sanjana Dipu and Roshan Mathew in the lead roles. The movie is streaming on Zee5 and Aha Movies.

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5. Arddhanaari

'Arddhanaari' revolves around a transgender, who starts a fight against social injustice and tells his story when he gets captured. The movie stars Arjun Yajath and Mouryaani in the lead roles. The movie is streaming on MX Player.