Malayalam cinema is in a state of flux with top-ranking stars shaking off their picture to experiment with characters and narratives. Leading the change is veteran Mammootty who had had a splendid 2023. In 2024, Mammootty is once more taking up totally different roles and supporting themes that discover new floor.
Several youthful actors comparable to Fahadh Faasil, Neeraj Madhav, Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj, Darshana Rajendran, Roshan Mathew, Manju Warrier, Nimisha Sajayan and many more in the trade are making a mark in pan-Indian movies and collection.
Here is a fast have a look at the movies in 2024 that are eagerly awaited.
Disclaimer: There is at all times that darkish horse that gallops previous the favourites. Last 12 months, it was Purusha Prethamand Romancham, a small-budget film that raced previous a number of huge banners with stars.
Malaikottaai Vaaliban
Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malaikottaai Vaaliban, starring Mohanlal in the lead, has been creating pleasure since its announcement. Shot in Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the movie is reportedly the story of a wrestler from pre-Independence India. Or is he a savant?
Releasing on January 25, the movie has Lijo teaming along with his favorite cinematographer Madhu Neelakandan and music director Prashant Pillai. The movie has been scripted by PS Rafeeque, who had written Amen and Nayakan, each directed by Lijo.
Aadujeevitham
Prithviraj as Najeeb in Aadujeevitham.
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Director Blessy, actor Prithviraj and the staff accomplished the taking pictures of the movie in opposition to nice odds. It is predicated on Benyamin’s eponymous novel, which tells the gut-wrenching true story of Najeeb, a Keralite who will get trapped in slavery when he goes to West Asia for a job. Najeeb’s harrowing story of distress and braveness below fireplace when he’s compelled to work as a goatherd on a distant farm in Saudi Arabia has been shot on a wealthy canvas in Jordan and the Sahara. AR Rahman has composed for the movie.
ARM: Ajayante Randam Moshanam
Tovino Thomas in three totally different garbs in Ajayante Randam Moshanam.
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It is a deal with for Tovino Thomas followers as the film, helmed by debutant Jithin Lal, has the actor enjoying three characters (Maniyan, Ajayan and Kunjikelu) set in three totally different durations of time. The forged contains Aishwariya Rajesh, Surabhi Lakshmi, Basil Joseph, and Krithi Shetty.
Barroz
A nonetheless from Mohanlal’s Barroz.
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Mohanlal’s epic Barrozreaches cinemas this 12 months. The movie, a fantasy, has additionally been directed by the actor and has Santhosh Sivan behind the digicam. Director TK Rajeev Kumar labored on the script, which is predicated on a novel, Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure, authored by Jiju Punnoose.
The story is that Barroz has been the guardian of Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure for 400 years. The film additionally has references to Kerala’s maritime commerce hyperlinks since historic instances.
Aavesham
Fahadh Faasil in Aavesham.
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Jithu Madhavan’s sequel to his runaway hit horror-comedy Romancham, Aavesham stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead. The film continues the story of the buddies who use an ouija board and then develop into superstitious about incidents that befall them. The sequel is being produced below the banner of Fahadh Faasil and Friends.
Varshangalkku Shesham
Poster of Varshangalkku Shesham.
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Vineeth Sreenivasan introduced his new movie along with his Hridayam stars, Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarsan. The ensemble forged contains Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Neeraj Madhav, Basil Joseph, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Shaan Rahman and Vineeth himself amongst others. As is his model, he’s tight-lipped about the story. The movie is bankrolled by the producer of Hridayam, Visakh Subramaniam.
Bramayugam
Mammootty in a poster of Bramayugam.
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In the meantime, Mammootty has raised expectations of this movie helmed by Bhoothakaalam director, Rahul Sadasivan, by sharing a black-and white poster that reveals him in the garb of what appears like a Theyyam performer. Bramayugam is predicated at a time when sorcery and black magic rituals held sway in many locations in Kerala. Arjun Ashokan, Siddarth Bharathan and Amalda Liz share display house with Mammootty.
Turbo
A nonetheless from Vishakh’s Turbo.
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Vyshakh is the grasp of mass entertainers. He reunites with Mammootty after Pokkiri Raja and Madhura Raja. The movie, produced below the star’s banner, Mammootty Kampany, is an motion drama scripted by Midhun Manuel Thomas.
Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer
Jayasurya performs the lead in Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer.
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In this era movie, Jayasurya dons the function of the legendary priest and wizard Kadamattathu Kathanar. Home director Rojin Thomas’ film narrates the story of the Christian priest who lived in the ninth century. Anushka Shetty seems in her first Malayalam movie. Rojin hopes to launch the movie in seven languages.
Aattam
Still from Aattam.
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Debutant Anand Ekarshi’s film, which was a success at the International Film Festival of Kerala and received the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award, revolves round a sexual harassment case. The narrative explores the male psyche and the director retains us on tenterhooks proper by means of the movie along with his therapy of the theme. Vinay Forrt, Zarin Shihab, and Kalabhavan Shajohn are a few of the actors in the forged.
In addition, there may be Prithviraj’s Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan, the sequel of the blockbuster Lucifer, in the works. Bazooka, Malayali from India, Guruvayur Ambala Nadayil, Manjumal Boys are only a handful of the films that are more likely to be launched in 2024. Each has the potential to be a success. Meanwhile, Purusha Pretham director Krishand RK has completed the shoot of Sangharsha Khadana.
The first main launch of the 12 months is Midhun Manuel Thomas’ Abraham Ozler, starring Jayaram in the lead. The stakes are excessive however the winners are not at all times predictable; 2024 actually guarantees to be an attention-grabbing 12 months for cinephiles.