Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Jallikattu was India’s official entry to the Oscars. A buffalo escapes in a hilly village, and the entire community loses its mind. It’s not about the animal—it's about human greed, chaos, and primal instincts. The 360-degree camera work and the final 20 minutes are pure adrenaline. Must-watch for world cinema lovers.
If you follow Indian cinema, you already know that 2019 wasn't just another year for Mollywood—it was a landmark. While Bollywood was struggling with formula hits and Tamil/Telugu cinema was riding high on action, Malayalam filmmakers quietly dropped one masterpiece after another. From nail-biting thrillers to heart-touching family dramas, here’s a look back at the best Malayalam movies of 2019 that proved content is king. malayalam movies 2019
Malayalam Movies 2019: The Year Mollywood Redefined Itself The 360-degree camera work and the final 20
Based on the 2018 Nipah outbreak, Virus by Aashiq Abu is a medical thriller with no villains. It follows real-life heroes—doctors, nurses, and government officials—racing against time. An ensemble cast (Parvathy, Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali) gives a chillingly real performance. Even more relevant after COVID-19. While Bollywood was struggling with formula hits and
Nivin Pauly shocked everyone. Gone was the boy-next-door. In Moothon , directed by Geetu Mohandas, he plays a ruthless gangster from Mumbai’s underworld searching for his lost brother. It’s dark, violent, and emotional. The film won awards at international festivals and proved Nivin has incredible range.
Okay, I know I mentioned it. But let’s be honest—no other film in 2019 captured the soul of Kerala like this. The cinematography by Shyju Khalid, the music by Sushin Shyam, and that climax in the backwaters? Pure poetry.