Vijay G/Rediff.com in Kochi
The release of Malayalam films have been on a rise since the last two years. But TV channels restrictions on satellite rights has resulted in a big crisis in Malayalam cinema.
The industry is yet to recover from its effects.
The number of releases hasn’t really gone down this year thanks to the inflow of low-key projects in big numbers, but the number of big projects has gone down considerably.
Here are five successful Malayalam films that hit the screens this year.
Ohm Shaanthi Oshaana
Director: Jude Anthany Joseph
Cast: Nazriya Nazim, Nivin Pauly
Debutant director Jude Anthany Joseph’s Ohm Shaanthi Oshaana was the story of a vivacious young girl who was dying to fall in love.
When she did, it was with a guy who seemed to ignore her presence.
Funny and engaging, the film had nice lines and good performances.
Bangalore Days
Image: A still from Bangalore DaysDirector: Anjali Menon
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Fahadh Faasil
Three cousins go to Bangalore for reasons of their own.
Dulquer played a rebel, while Nivin never let the cosmopolitan culture affect him beyond a point. The newly married Nazriya was finding it difficult to cope with her husband’s serious nature.
At close to three hours, Bangalore Days is a fun ride that introduces the chic style in Malayalam cinema.
1983
Image: A still from 1983Director: Abrid Shine
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Nikki
Debutant director Abrid Shine’s 1983 scored mainly due to its innate honesty.
The film presented the glamorous Nivin Pauly as a loser, who finally succeeds in realising his dreams through his son.
7th Day
Image: Prithviraj in 7th DayDirector: Shyam Dhar
Cast: Prithviraj
It is to Prithviraj’s credit that he found potential in scenarist Akhil Paul’s storyline and agreed to do this film, directed by debutant Shyam Dhar.
The film was far from perfect, but managed to thrill viewers and ended up being a winner at the box office as well.
How Old Are You
Image: Manju Warrier in How Old Are YouDirector: Rosshan Andrrews
Cast: Manju Warrier, Kunchacko Boban
The struggles of a normal housewife were brought to the screen by Rosshan Andrrews in How Old Are You.
Manju Warrier returned to the screen after 14 years and Malayalis welcomed her back with great enthusiasm.
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