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Malayalam drama films from the 2020s
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Manjummel Boys
A carefree vacation turns into a desperate race against time when a group of lifelong friends must unite to save one of their own from a notoriously perilous, uncharted abyss deep within the Guna Caves.
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Bramayugam
A folk singer in 17th-century Kerala discovers a mansion. Inside, he encounters an enigmatic cook and a powerful master, setting in motion a chain of events that changes his life.
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All We Imagine as Light
In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend. A trip to a beach town allows them to find a space for their desires to manifest.
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The Great Indian Kitchen
After marriage, a woman struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be.
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The Goat Life
Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.
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#Home
The humble, technology-challenged Oliver Twist struggles to keep close with his sons as they grow up and become active on social media.
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Aattam
After a party amongst a theatre group, their sole actress, Anjali is subjected to a crime from one of the men in the group. A meeting is called for. In trying to reach a consensus, stories unravel, suspicions surface and clamour ensues.
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Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam
A group of Malayali travellers, returning to Kerala by bus after their visit to Velankanni, all doze off in a lazy nap after lunch. One of the travelers, James, stops the bus in a village in Tamil Nadu. He starts behaving like a native of the place and speaking in Tamil, confusing his fellow passengers and the villagers alike. He walks amidst faith, delusion, dream and trance, followed by others.
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Anweshippin Kandethum
A team of four expert policemen go through extreme trials and tribulations to find the killer of a young woman.
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Kaathal - The Core
Mathew Devassy, a retired bank manager decides to enter local panchayat elections. Unexpectedly, his wife Omana, shocks everyone by filing for divorce, claiming that Mathew is gay.
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Aarkkariyam
Shirley and Roy in the middle of an impending Covid lock-down and a personal financial crisis, leave their Mumbai home for Shirley's home in Pala where her father Ittyavira stays. Roy soon finds that her home is not what he thought it is.
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Vaazha II
Four friends – Hashir, Alan, Ajin and Vinayak – are considered losers and troublemakers by parents, family and the school management. They face immense social pressure as they reach adulthood, embarking them on an emotional journey of self
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Pada
Based on a true incident, the film is about four men, who call themselves Ayyankali Pada, holding the Palakkad collector hostage demanding tribal land rights.
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Bheeshma Parvam
Set in the backdrop of 1980s, Micheal helms his influential family in Kochi, inspiring fear and respect through his unnerving past. When a few younger members in the household feel his power over their lives too are aggravating, they join hands with foes to clamp down on him. And the story follows what’s in store for them.
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Thalavan
The intense rivalry between two police officers—CI Jayashankar and SI Karthik takes a dark turn when a body is found in Jayashankar’s house, and he becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, which is led by Karthik, adding a layer of tension to their already strained relationship.
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Vellam
An alcoholic is left stranded by society, friends and family until he successfully completes his de-addiction. Will they accept him when he is clean and sober?
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Purusha Pretham
Purusha Pretham, focuses on Inspector Sebastian as he handles an unidentified male body and becomes entangled in a procedural, personal and emotional maze. Somewhere between his personal troubles and procedural flaws, all hell breaks loose when he misplaces the corpse. Will Sebastian be able to sort out the mess before the deceased man's family arrives to identify him?
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Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum
In return for getting ownership his shop space in Mumbai, Prakashan is tempted into helping his landlord's mother on a mission. Will he succeed? What does success mean?
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Drishyam 3
To protect his family and their dark secret, Georgekutty faces an organized new threat. As walls close in and cracks widen, how much more is he willing to sacrifice ?
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Twenty One Grams
DySP Nanda Kishore is investigating a murder case soon after a death in his family. As he proceeds, he is surprised to see how certain connections emerge that hint the case is linked to his own life as well.
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Meppadiyan
While there is an old-fashioned feel to the story telling, it moves along new paths that are twisted enough to keep us interested and also has us clenching our fists.
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Ouseppinte Osiyathu
An unexpected family issue sparks tensions between a father and his sons, compelling them to collectively seek a resolution.
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Puzhu
Kuttan, an annoyingly disciplined and a bigoted upper-caste retired police officer, is living with his son Kichu. After Bharati, Kuttan’s younger sister, falls in love with lower caste Kuttappan and elopes with him against her family’s wish, the attempts on Kuttan's life increases and his paranoia make the lives around him miserable.
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Paradise
An Indian tourist couple arrive in the hill country of crisis ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. But, when things take an unexpected turn, conflicts deepen revealing cracks in their relationship.
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Garudan
Harish Madhav a straightforward cop and Nishanth a college professor get entangled in a crime and one has to fight for his integrity and other has to fight for justice.
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Journey of Love 18+
Akhil and Athira, two youngsters who are deeply in love, and the implications their love has in the lives of their families and the society around them.
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Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan
Simple yet smart, sexagenarian Keshu has a loving family and a driving school to call his own. Everything's perfect until he wins a lottery worth crores.
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Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham
Bachu, a young man who wishes to become a businessman, is in a big crisis. His family forces him to go to Gulf but he is not ready to change his decision. When lockdown is imposed he rethink his actions.
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Adrishya Jalakangal
‘Adrishya Jalakangal’ is said to be an unabashed depiction of what war and its consequences truly look like. “Adrishya Jalakangal is an attempt to look at the social menace of war from a common man’s point of view and be a strong artistic signature against war
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Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
In the heart of Fort Kochi, three brothers and their crew of unlikely misfits stumble into the wild world of WWE-style costumed wrestling. What begins as a scrappy hustle soon explodes into a riot of masks, egos, and full-blown madness, all set against the backdrop of a city that never plays by the rules. But can their brotherhood survive when the real fight begins outside the ropes?
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Mollywood Times
Vineeth Madhavan tries hard to become Malayalam cinema's greatest horror filmmaker, but will the toxic industry affect his dream?
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Anuragam
Anuragam is a film set in Kochi, India that explores the complexities of modern-day relationships through the lives of three couples. The story follows Mercy, a single mother and banker who is loved by her manager, Jose, but still grieving the loss of her husband. Meanwhile, popular music composer Shankar is preparing to enter a new relationship after his separation from his wife, Devika, a successful baker. Their daughter, Janani, and Mercy's son, Aswin, are classmates and friends, with their friendship potentially blossoming into romance. Music plays an important role in the film, which ultimately reminds viewers that love can happen at any age and make life worth living.
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Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte
Papam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte is a sarcastic Malayalam movie against all the communal myths and traditional social taboos. It exposes the double faced human mentality in the society.
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Kilometers and Kilometers
When a debt-ridden man reluctantly agrees to drive an American tourist around India, their stark differences lead to bickering… and unexpected bonding.
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Varshangalkku Shesham
Set in the 1970s and '80s, a man of many talents and an aspiring filmmaker come together in their shared ambition of making it big in the magical world of cinema. As they struggle with a burning desire to prove themselves, can their friendship survive the test of time?
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Jai Ganesh
In the unforgiving shadows of sympathy, Ganesh Gangadharan, a paraplegic designer, wrestles with his inner demons, striving for a semblance of normalcy.
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Mandakini
Aromal and Ambili tied the knot.Aromal was really excited and delighted to start a life with Ambili but on that wedding night an unlikely incident happened which will put the entire family in complex situation.
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Nadanna Sambhavam
A group of family and friends in a residential association experience a major shift upon the arrival of a peculiar new tenant.
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Adios Amigo
A man with financial troubles finds himself on a boozy road trip with a wealthy stranger.
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Thundu
A constable aiming for a promotion unexpectedly encounters many problems. Facing the issues with humor and compassion, he works to overcome them.
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Malayankunju
Anikkuttan is an ill-tempered electronics technician who leads a quiet life with his mother. His daily routines are disrupted when his next door neighbour's new born baby stirs up undesirable memories from his past. What will happen next?
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King of Kotha
Kannan is a gangster who rules the crime-infested town of Kotha. After getting humiliated by Kannan and his men, CI Shahul Haasan tactfully plots the return of former gangster named Kotha Rajendran alias "Raju", thus leading to a transformative turn of events.
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Malayalee from India
Aalparambil Gopi, an unemployed boy, is forced to travel away from home. Fortunately, the journey ends up transforming his life forever.
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Maniyarayile Ashokan
When his unlucky horoscope doesn't bode well for his future wife, an earnest bachelor goes to surprising lengths to get the family he's always wanted. Will the stars align?
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Bandra
A woman uncovers a dark tale when she investigates the mysterious death of a famous actress.
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Thankamani
In October 1986, a dispute erupted between students of Thankamani village and a private bus owner over service to the area which didn't have proper roads.
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Balti
A star kabaddi player's life takes a dangerous turn when he's pulled into the criminal underworld.
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Adi
Nandu, has been earning a living in Saudi and is engaged to Geethika. They get married but while returning from the church they get in a fight with two men on a bike.
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Apoorva Puthranmar
When two brothers attempt to honour their father's dying wish, their actions cause widespread chaos.
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Cup
CUP - Love All Play follows the journey of Nidhin Babu, a teenager from Vellaramkunnu, Idukki, who dreams of becoming a badminton champion.
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Idiyan Chandhu
After a toxic childhood under an abusive father. Chandhu became an extremely violent person. But after a point, his aggressive ways become a headache for his family, and he decides to stay away from any sort of violence to keep a promise to his mother. But will that promise hold?
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Panthrand Twelve
A gang of 12 members including two brothers, in a peculiar circumstance the elder brother, the gang leader withdraws himself from all the criminal activities and becomes a fisherman, his original job, the reason behind his transformation an
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ELIZA
The Movie Starts with a flashback where beautiful visuals of a mother feeding her daughter Shifting to present day there are two youngsters ‘ Sandeep ’ and ‘ Melvin ’ who have a brotherly relationship. Melvin is in love with ‘ Eliza ’ whom he met 2 months back online. He is requesting ‘ Sandeep ’ to accompany him to meet his love forthe first time
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Ayalvaashi
A petty misunderstanding changes Thajudheen and Benny's relationship from friends to foes. Thajudheen goes above and beyond to prove his innocence but ends up making things worse for his loved ones.
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Cabin
Cabin revolves around Devaraj, a truck driver from Tamilnadu, who gets involved in an unforeseen incident with a family moving to Kerala.
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Al Mallu
Nayana, who is suffering from emotional distress after calling off her marriage, meets Sreedhar, who helps her get her life back on track.
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Naalam Mura
Jayesh, an expatriate, is picked up by a bunch of crime-branch officers as soon as he lands at the airport. They take him to an isolated facility to interrogate him for a murder case that has not been solved for years now. Is Jayesh the cul
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Moonwalk
It's the year 1987. Youngsters living in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram start exploring breakdancing.
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Vishesham
Set in the background of the densely crowded city of Cochin. A city filled with the advertisements of fertility clinics. Flavoured with humour Vishesham conveys the story of today's world of fertility treatments.
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Vanitha
A civil police officer named Vanitha encounters cases on night duty that mirror her personal struggles. While helping others with domestic issues, she reflects on her own troubled marriage and desire for divorce.
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Thanupp
Pratheesh and Treesa, the young couple, arrive to a beautiful village blessed with hills and rivers. They settle there in a rented room with the help of the villager Prakasan. Pradheesh makes a living by working as a painter in the company of Prakasan. Though the villagers come to like the young couple, they feel that there's something mysterious in Pradheesh and Treesa. Their suspicions increase when the couple frequently ask them the location of the river in the village. It is the rest of the story of the young couple that the film Thanuppu unravels in a tone of unflinching social commitment.
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Aanandam Paramanandam
Anupama's alcoholic father dies by suicide with a masterplan. However, she must prosper in life for his soul to attain salvation
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Private
When an old man and a teenager from different walks of life are brought together by chance, they form an unlikely connection that transforms them both in unexpected ways.
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Sabaash Chandra Bose
Chandra Bose goes to his close friend Yatindran's house, to watch TV . One day a minor squabble gets out and Chandra storms out swearing to buy a color TV . He takes desperate measures to acquire TV and gets caught in a series of troubles.
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Neeraja
Neeraja, unafraid to pose the questions she once hesitated to ask, discovers answers about the persistence of desires after the loss of a spouse through the individuals who enter her life as love and lust.
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Kadha Innuvare
An anthology of four unusual stories where each couple fights to be with the ones they love against all odds.
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Anandapuram Diaries
After facing rough times in life, Nandini, a resilient and tough woman returns to Law College to finish her education. She finds solace in new friendships. Unknowingly she gets into dangerous conflicts that threaten the social fabric of society.
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Marivillin Gopurangal
"Marivillin Gopurangal" is an urban drama infused with situational humor, following the lives of Shinto and Sherin, a modern married couple striving to realize their dreams. The arrival of Shinto's brother Rony and his girlfriend Meenakshi brings a transformative journey, exploring family dynamics, expectations, and acceptance. The film weaves rich moments, from falling in love with life to overcoming fears, fostering healing, and celebrating growth. Ultimately, it's a tale of togetherness and the positive evolution of each character.
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Innocent
Vinod, 29, is a man of routine. Living in Karunagappally and working at the Planning Office in Thiruvananthapuram, he spends his days in a carefully controlled cycle of train commutes, meticulous work, and an almost obsessive adherence to order.
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DNA
The film depicts the many efforts of a lovely woman with a tender soul as she conquers a stone-cold man who does not reciprocate her love.
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A’hr
Maya, a girl in her forties, goes on a trek to the Himalayan mountains together with a youthful man named Akash.
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Varthamanam
Faiza Sufiya has come to a Delhi-based campus for her doctorate. But her secular ideology is constantly in conflict with the fascist political temperament prevailing in the university.
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Vrusshabha
What happens if two sworn enemies from a previous life are reborn as father-son in a new birth?
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Jerry
Jerry revolves around the lives of two families, where a mouse creates infinite chaos.
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Anpodu Kanmani
A newlywed couple faces the amusing challenges of balancing their modern lifestyle with traditional family expectations in Kerala, leading to a series of heartwarming and comedic situations.
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Spa
The narrative follows the intertwined lives of people connected to La Paradise, an urban massage therapy centre. It centres on Mathan, a man struggling to distinguish between the reality of love and its fictionalised ideals. Through a sharp lens of social satire, the story explores adult themes and human behaviour within this unique urban setting.
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Iyer In Arabia
When an orthodox father, who disregards history, and a mother with historical awareness and an eye on the future, visit their son in Dubai, a transformative shift occurs.
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Jawanum Mullappoovum
A school teacher and her family and depicts how they overcome the overcome the troubling circumstances thrown at them.
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Udumbu
Simittu Ani, who is married to Hima, works for Bharathan, a notorious man who is involved in anti-social activities. Ani's life takes a dramatic turn when he is held guilty of murder.
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Machante Malakha
A couple experience marital difficulties after she donates her kidney to him.
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Super Zindagi
Story of two men, Sidharthan and Mujeeb, while Sidhu is a loafer whose only goal is to become extremely rich without any struggle and hence dreams up grand schemes for a business that will fetch him crores, Mujeeb is a successful “businessman” who occasionally earns big bucks through shady deals, thanks to his “well-placed connections”.
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Thaanara
A thief, a politician and a singer find themselves in a precarious position in a city mansion.
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Vasanthi
It is a journey that traverses through stage plays, storytelling and a host of male domains in Vasanthi's life.
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Pazhanjan Pranayam
Pazhanchan Pranayam is the love story of Mohan, a teacher who leaves his career to care for his father with dementia, and Maya, a caregiver who takes on the responsibility of his family.
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Theatre: The Myth of Reality
In a world where solitude is a choice, a mother and her daughter have built a life of peace and devotion on a secluded island. However, a fleeting moment captured online catapults them into the glaring spotlight of social media.
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Kozhipporu
The story revolves around two families, portraying their relationships and how they can change over time.
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Aghosham
When a serious incident puts a university and its students at risk, a stoic lecturer devises a plan to protect them.
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Wonder Women
A diverse group of six pregnant women, who are on their way to becoming mothers but are plagued by misconceptions, confusion, and questions about pregnancy and childbirth. In their quest to know it all, they discover their identities and answers to their deep-seated problems.
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Sangarsha Ghadana - The Art of Warfare
Kodamazha Suni, a retired organised crime leader, is compelled to return to his homeland after his former gang is attacked by an unknown adversary. Haunted by his past decisions, Suni's journey mirrors the battles of ancient warriors, as he faces his greatest adversary yet. As the conflict deepens, Suni’s thought process is explored through the wisdom of an ancient Chinese text, revealing the timeless struggle between strategy, surveillance, and survival
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Chattuli
Chattuli follows Maari, a blind elderly man, and Kannan, a teenage villager, who meet in the Attappadi forest and discover a shared desire for revenge. United by their painful pasts, they embark on an adventures journey through the wilderness. Their path becomes one of survival, strength, and hard-fought redemption, where the forest becomes a battleground for both their inner and outer struggles.
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Vela
Revolves around a police control room, and the people working there.Revolves around a police control room, and the people working there.
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Rahel Makan Kora
The movie paints a vivid picture of Rahel and Kora`s bond, Kora`s internal struggle, Gowthami`s resilience, and the intertwining consequences of their choices
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Swargam
In the bustling city, two families live parallel lives, separated by wealth and social status. As the two families navigate their lives, they face challenges and triumphs:
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Digital Village
A group of three friends who try their best to spread digital literacy in their village. It is not an easy task for the three men as the villagers stick firmly to their traditional belief system.
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Vayasethrayaayi Muppathiee
Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee...! is the story of 37 yesr old Brigeesh, in search of a bride, even though he has crossed his marriage age. His attempt to marry and settle in life gets postponed everytime as his bride search always ends in disaster for Brigeesh.
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Nadikar
Follows the life of superstar David Padikkal. David is a good actor but there comes a point in his life when he is forced to look inward to locate his real character.
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Family
Sony is a kind man, a good Christian. He is always willing to lend his fellow villagers a helping hand, assist struggling children with their school lessons or organise volunteer activities. When an outcast family is struck by tragedy, he negotiates with the Church to rehabilitate them financially. Sony is not just the connective tissue, but the beating heart of this small Catholic village. Under his genial exterior, however, lurks something dark.
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Her
‘Her’ features five strong, unrestrained female characters, in a hyperlink narrative that celebrates womanhood in all its myriad forms. The story represents today’s women from varied backgrounds coming out of their comfort zones to live life to the fullest.