Top 5 Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema

Top 5 Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema: Over the years, Malayalam Film Industry has produced some of the best directors who even made their way to Bollywood. There were a few exceptional directors, namely Padmarajan, Bharathan and their classics are still being remade for the newer generation. However, in recent times, a series of young directors changed the entire landscape of the industry with realistic movies and contemporary filmmaking style. This list of the Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema is prepared in regards to the recent films and the directors who at least have two movies under their belt.

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Honorable Mention: Joshiy

5. Shafi

Be it several years back or the present, Shafi always delivered a movie with natural comedy and with good story elements. Children’s Park 2019 is a perfect example of his body of work and deals with a social subject and a handful of comedic scenes. Although his movies are not exceptional, he continues to produce feel-good films which are delightful to watch.

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4. Aashiq Abu

Top on the list of the Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema, Aashiq Abu always experiments with different subjects in his movies. He directed films in all genres like romance, action, drama and realistic movies. His 2019 film, Virus, based on true events about the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala did not akin to much political drama and showcased the real-struggle of the people skillfully. It most certainly is one of the game-changing movies in recent times, and we expect nothing less from Aashiq as he always loves tackling diverse stories.

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3. Khalid Rahman

Khalid Rahman is a young talent and can undoubtedly be called one of the Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema. His 2019 directorial, Unda, a realistic police-drama had reached a wide-spread of the audience as it rightfully deserves. And his debut film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam starring Asif Ali is a romantic drama that is entirely different from his 2019 film. However, in both his movies, Khalid Rahman tried to keep it sweet and simple, which is the most appealing aspect.

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2. Johnpaul George

Second, on our list of the Top 5 Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema is Kottayam’s own Johnpaul Geroge. He had delivered one of the best movies of the year in Ambili which similar to his debut movie Guppy has the same level of simplicity and goodness. Additionally, he remarkably showcases the motto of “Life in its True Colors.” And also bags the true directional skill which he acquired by working as an associate to Rajesh Pillai. Scripts written by himself adds to the value of a movie, and he is one of the very few directors who will not disappoint you anytime.

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1. Jis Joy

Finally, on top of our Best Directors of Malayalam Cinema list is Jis Joy, the one and the only director who always delivered feel-good films. Furthermore, his 2019 movie, Vijay Superum Pournamiyum, is the first successful hit of this calendar year. He picturized the film with a bountiful of nostalgic moments, and all of his three movies have an old melodious song resume, which ultimately gives us a pleasant sensation.

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