Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime: One of the finest film industries in India, Malayalam Cinema is a treasure trove when it comes to realistic, feel-good and heartwarming movies. With Amazon Prime adding a bunch of new and old titles every day, it is indeed a mundane job to sit and scroll through the giant catalog to find a good movie. So, to save you guys some time, we went through the rabbit hole and picked a few great movies for your viewing pleasure. So, here are the Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime.

Last Updated on September 12, 2022

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[Ranked in no particular order]

27. #Home

Starring – Indrans & Sreenath Bhasi
Director – Rojin Thomas
Genre – Drama

[This movie is feat. at #2 in our ‘Best Malayalam Movies of 2021’ list]

A perfect mixture of both emotion and comedy, Rojin Thomas’ #Home is a light and heartwarming drama that explores the story of a technologically challenged dad who tries to reconnect with his young sons. Supported by a stand-out performance by Indrans #Home pictures the heightening of harmonies within the hearts. A very heartwarming movie, perfect to watch with your family!

26. Sara’S

Starring – Anna Ben & Sunny Wayne
Director – Jude Anthany Joseph
Genre – Rom-Com

Sara’S starring Anna Ben in the primary role starts with a simple question. So what if a girl doesn’t want to have a child, and is it weird if she decides it as early in her schooldays? The narrative takes exciting turns, and the questions of unplanned parenthood, abortion, and plenty of issues faced by women were addressed. A decent feel-good film that blends societal elements, Sara’S is a perfect watch with your family!

25. The Great Indian Kitchen

Starring – Nimisha Sajayan & Suraj Venjaramoodu
Director – Jeo Baby
Genre – Drama

Have you ever seen a croquembouche? It’s a layered French dessert consisting of pastry puffs piled into a cone and bound with threads of caramel. The Great Indian Kitchen is similar to that. It’s about women’s sexuality, religion, patriarchy, culture, expired beliefs, and the most important facet – the raw ugly truth. All these elements are woven together into the story of a housewife, who has been newly wedded through an arranged matrimony. – Aditi Parikh

24. Kuruthi

Starring – Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew
Director – Manu Warrier
Genre – Thriller

Manu Warrier’s Kuruthi is the tale that pictures the true self of our current society filled with rage and vengeance and the persistent notion to hold the self-belief. With every character having a different persona built up with varying emotions, the cast of the movie was rich with talent headed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Roshan Mathew alongside Murali Gopi, Mamukoya, Srinda, and Shine Tom Chacko.

23. The Priest

Starring – Mammootty, Manju Warrier
Director – Jofin T. Chacko
Genre – Horror

Also Read: Ashif’s ‘The Priest’ Movie Review

Jofin T. Chacko’s The Priest is a horror mystery film that travels through the journey of Father Benedict which is explored during an investigation. Starring Mammootty in the lead role, this movie is an appealing mystery thriller that engages the audience with the engrossing visual charisma by the Megastar. One of the Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime.

22. Joji

Starring – Fahadh Faasil, Baburaj
Director – Dileesh Pothan
Genre – Drama

Also Read: Ashif’s ‘Joji’ Malayalam Movie Review

Dileesh Pothan’s Joji on Amazon Prime Video is a 2021 Malayalam drama that revolves around the events in the lives of Joji and his brothers in an unusual path. The movie is inspired by Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth and the fact that Fahadh Faasil is the greatest actor of this generation is evident through his terrific performance. It is a complicated movie that everyone will feel a different flavor to it. – Aditi & Ashif

21. Anveshanam

Director – Prasobh Vijayan
Starring – Jayasurya & Sruthy Ramachandran

The storyline of Anveshanam kick off when a cop receives an anonymous call on child abuse, which was reported from a hospital. They also learn that on the same night, the same child was reportedly admitted to the hospital for falling off from a staircase. The gets the cops confused as they couldn’t decide whether it’s an accident or crime.

The film’s opening scene portrays the endearing parenting by Aravind and Kavitha. Where had they gone wrong? Leona Lishoy plays the character of the Cop and she handled it well alongside a bunch of other actors. The script builds up the suspense with the right amount of emotional elements to ultimately reveal the truth. AnveshanamÂ is a decent one-time watch. – Ashif A R

20. Sufiyum Sujatayum

Director – Naranipuzha Shanavas
Starring – Dev Mohan & Aditi Rao Hydari

Sufiyum Sujatayum mixes in a romantic story with elements of casteism and opens up on the community views when it comes to a Hindu girl falling in love with a Muslim. Directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas, the movie introduces itself as a mysterious and soul-mitigating sentimental melodic. Notwithstanding the disadvantages, if you love watching a film that mixes in visuals, music, and sentiment, Sufiyum Sujatayum is an ideal watch regardless of its numerous issues. – Ashif A R

19. Manoharam

Director – Anwar Sadiq
Starring – Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Das

Preview Only: One of the Best Malayalam Movies of 2019, Anvar Sadik’s Manoharam explores the story of struggling poster artist trying to find respect through his mundane profession. Later, he tries to advance and move it up a notch by learning software skills. The struggle and the uncertainty of trying to find success forms the rest of the plot. – Surya Komal

18. Trance

Director – Anwar Rasheed
Starring – Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim

[This excerpt comes from Ashif’s ‘Trance’ Review]

Anwar Rasheed’s Trance was one of the most awaited movies of 2020 for all the right reasons, and the film fulfilled the audience’s expectations by giving a beautiful treat and entertaining from start to finish. The movie revolves around a motivational speaker Viju Prasad (Fahadh Faasil), and his extraordinary adventures.

Trance is all about the stylish, power-packed performance by Fahadh Faasil backed by some commendable display from the supporting cast. And the narrative had an extraordinary bold approach and an admirable visual ecstasy. Despite some pacing issues, Trance is still worth a watch at any given time.

17. Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Director – Sachy
Starring – Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon

Sachy’s Ayyappanum Koshiyum is an intense tale of an ego clash between S.I. Ayyappan Nair (Biju Menon) and Hawildar Koshi Kurien (Prithviraj Sukumaran). The story begins with a combined check drill by excise and the police department in the outskirts of a tribal village Attappadi, and Koshi gets caught for bringing liquor into the dry land.

It marks the start of the clash between the ex-military official Koshi and Sub Inspector Ayyappan Nair. Biju Menon gave a revelrous performance and overshadowed the performance of Prithviraj as the antagonist. The beauty of Attappadi (a village in Kerala) is mesmerizing to watch and was shot brilliantly. This three-hour power-packed entertainer is a movie you should never miss and one of the Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime. – Ashif

16. Thrissur Pooram (2019)

Thrissur Pooram Amazon Prime

Director – Rajesh Mohanan
Starring – Jayasurya, Swathi Reddy

Rajesh Mohanan’s Thrissur Pooram is an action-packed commercial movie portraying the life of Pullu Giri (Jayasurya). Giri along with his wife Veni (Swathi Reddy) are leading a peaceful life. Giri was a goon in the Thrissur town, who acts for the good deeds and become a changed man after meeting Veni. But soon they get involved in an incident which invited threat from goon gangs. Music and the background score are some of the positive notes from this film which failed in other technical aspects. The storyline is very much predictable, and the interesting elements limited to a few action sequences. – Ashif

15. Driving License

Director – Lal Jr
Starring – Prithviraj & Suraj Venjaramoodu

[This excerpt comes from Ashif’s ‘Driving License’ Review]

Lal Jr’s Driving License is different from his previous movies, with added fresh new elements to the old superstar-fan based films. The humor of the film was fresh is, and Saiju Kurupp utilized his acting skills to elevate the comedic sequences. However, the cliched dialogue might not please the audience after a certain point. Nonetheless, Driving License is entertaining and blends the elements of fun, thrill, and drama flawlessly. A complete fun ride and a delightful family film that fits the Christmas Holiday vibe.

14. Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha

Director – Nissam Basheer
Starring – Asif Ali, Veena Nandhakumar

[‘KEM’ is featured at #4 spot in our ‘Best Malaylam Movies of 2019′ list]

Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime: Kettiyollaanu Ente Maalakha tells the story of a farmer Sleevachan, who is the only man who provides support to his family comprising of his mother and four sisters. After getting all his beloved sisters married, he arranges himself for his marriage, but as the wedding date approaches, he fears how to continue his married life due to a ton of insecurities. – Surya Komal

13. Helen (2019)

Director – Mathukutty Xavier
Starring – Anna Ben, Aju Varghese

Mathukutty Xavier’s Helen is a survival thriller filled with feel-good elements. Helen (Anna Ben) is a young, energetic and ambitious girl, who dreams of going abroad, working in a food outlet part-time to meet her financial needs. The film depicts a charming father-daughter relationship and her love life in the first half. It then takes a turn in to a survival drama where the survival strategies by Helen’s dad and her boyfriend in search of her makes the nail-biting plot. – Ashif

12. Jallikattu (2019)

Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery
Starring – Various

Preview: Directed by one of the most promising directors working in Malayalam cinema right now, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s the narrative of Jallikattu transpires in a remote village where a buffalo escapes and causing a frenzy of ecstatic violence between the locals. Watch Jallikattu on Amazon Prime here.

11. Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam

Director – Rejishh Midhila
Starring – Amit Chakkalackal, Lal

Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime: Rejishh Midhila’s Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam follows a unique way of storytelling which involves the events occurred on an island named Arayanthuruth. Vincent Kombana (Amith Chakalackal) is a pastor and the well-known social figure who enforces the law on the island. He confronts murder and the murderer confesses to him, which leaves him in a dilemma as he cannot disclose the events due to religious beliefs. – Ashif

10. Ambili (2019)

Director – Johnpaul George
Starring – Soubin Shahir

[This movie is also featured in our ‘Best Malaylam Movies of 2019’ list]

A heartwarming movie, which has life and honesty melted into it. It portrays the life of Ambili who is a bit different by character, and is a misfit in society. The first half of the movie depicts the life of the lead characters in his beautiful village of Kattappana, and the second half turns into a road trip movie in Kashmir, where he used to live in his childhood. Soubin Shahir lived through his character as Ambili and Johnpaul George delivered a movie with a plethora of positive elements just like his first movie, Guppy. –Ashif

9. Unda (2019)

Director – Khalid Rahman
Starring – Mammootty

Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime: Unda is one of a kind, the best realistic police story that shows the true colors of policemen and visualizes the story of a group of cops posted in Chattisgarh for election duty. Although they are posted in a dangerous Maoist affected area, the lack of workforce, ammunition and the survival make the rest of the story. It’s one of the well-written movies which is inspiring, entertaining and worth a watch. – Ashif

8. Joseph (2018)

Director – M. Padmakumar
Starring – Joju George

This movie explores the life of Joseph (Joju George), a retired cop who has own set of marital and drinking problems. Joju portrays his role so well and is the perfect fit for the overall character. Supplemented by some stellar camera work, editing on the technical side and an exceptional storyline and splendid direction on the other side, Joseph (2018) is a must-watch for all movie enthusiasts. – Ashif

7. Virus (2019)

Director – Aashiq Abu
Starring – Parvathy, Kunchacko Boban

Virus directed by Aashiq Abu and starring Parvathy in the lead role explores the terrible 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in the most realistic way possible. The edge-of-the-seat storyline and the gripping screenplay serve as the primary positive attributes of the movie alongside the remarkable performances from the complete cast. Virus beautiful showcases the measures and the precautions the government took to overcome these horrific incidents. Don’t miss it. – Surya Komal

6. Kunju Daivam (2018)

Director – Jeo Baby
Starring – Adhish Praveen, Joju George

The storyline of Kunju Daivam explores the life of a spirited boy and his heartwarming world full of miracles. This Jeo Baby directorial is a gentle drama with a handful of emotional and inspiring moments, an endearing message which will leave you in tears and great performances. Watch it! – Ashif

5. Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

Director – Madhu C. Narayanan
Starring – Fahadh Faasil, Shane Nigam

Starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role (also the producer of the film), the storyline of the film revolves around four brothers and their love-hate relationship in a 135-minute family-drama. Leading the cast with a magnificent performance Fahadh’s ability to transform into this wicked character was worth mentioning alongside the supporting cast who help and complement the narrative remarkably. The striking cinematography and the euphonious music also make Kumbalangi Nights more distinguished and stand apart from all the other movies released this year. One of the Best Malayalam Movies on Amazon Prime. – Surya Komal

4. Second Show (2012)

Director – Srinath Rajendran
Starring – Dulquer Salmaan, Gauthami Nair

Despite the lack of originality in its conventional plot, Second Show starring Dulquer Salmaan in his debut film is an entertaining gangster drama. With the climax twist and Srinath Rajendran’s ability to make a run-of-the-mill story interesting is one of the most significant aspects of the film. DQ’s stellar performance also strengthens the film’s overall entertainment factor as Second Show is a decent one-time watch. – Ashif

3. Lucifer (2019)

Director – Prithviraj Sukumaran
Starring – Mohanlal

Starring Mohanlal in the lead role, Lucifer, directed by Prithviraj (a well-known Malayalam actor) tells a significant political story and is structured to entertain both the classes and the masses. Director Prithviraj, who made his long-awaited directorial debut with this film portrayed his characters well and gave them utmost importance till the end. The dialogue and the straightforward storyline also a special mention as Lucifer is a good example of a commercial Malayalam Movies executed flawlessly through and through. – Surya Komal

2. Malayankunju

Director – Sajimon Prabhakar
Cast – Fahadh Faasil, Rajisha Vijayan

Preview Only: In the aftermath of a terrible landslide in Kerala, Anikkuttan, an ill-tempered electronics technician who leads a quiet life with his mother gets disrupted when his next door neighbor’s newborn baby stirs up undesirable memories from his past. Malayankunju also stars Rajisha Vijayan as the co-lead.

1. C U Soon

Director – Mahesh Narayanan
Cast – Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew

C U Soon is a mystery-thriller that experimented with the possibility of visual cinematography to shoot a complete feature film during the 2020 lockdown. It explores the narrative of two people who get matched to each other on an online dating site, and eventually, the narrative turns into a mysterious drama focusing on the dark secrets that are kept intact by the girl. Despite being an experimental attempt, C U Soon is an unconventional film with the right balance of emotional melodrama. A must watch and one of the Best Malayalam Movies of 2020. – Ashif A R

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