The 1990s and 2000s witnessed a significant shift in Malayalam cinema, with the emergence of new talent and a fresh wave of storytelling. Filmmakers like A.K.G. Asif, Suresh Vinu, and Vineeth Joseph made notable contributions to the industry, producing films like "Sanskrit" (1996), "Kaliyattam" (1997), and "Nizhaku" (2002). The 2010s saw the rise of popular films like "22 Female Kottayam" (2012), "Drishyam" (2013), and "Premam" (2015), which achieved massive commercial success.
The Malayalam film industry has been consistently churning out remarkable movies, and 2022 has been no exception. Here are some of the most notable releases:
| Film | Director | Platform / Status | Why Popular | |------|----------|------------------|----------------| | 2018: Everyone is a Hero | Jude Anthany Joseph | Theatrical, SonyLIV | India’s official Oscar entry; survival disaster drama | | Neru | Jeethu Joseph | Theatrical, Disney+ Hotstar | Mohanlal as a blind sculptor seeking justice | | Romancham | Jithu Madhavan | Disney+ Hotstar | Horror-comedy based on real Ouija board incidents | | Pranaya Vilasam | Nikhil Muraly | Theatrical, Manorama Max | Underrated relationship drama |