Top 5 Thrillers of Malayalam Cinema

FORENSIC

Malayalam cinema has delivered a whole slew of exciting crime thrillers, including the CBI series, which portrays Mammootty as the cool Sethurama Iyer. However, nowadays, there was a shift within the perspective as movies have thrown light over different branches of the police department playing an important role in crime investigation. The thriller trend from the film Anjam Pathira introduced to the Malayalam industry was carried on and enhanced by the entry of the movie Forensic in the consecutive year.

Forensic follows the instance of Anjaam Paathira because it specializes in the efforts of a forensic officer and his clinical methods in presenting help to solve a sensational case. The factor of view of a forensic professional becomes an overlooked and rarely explored place in Malayalam cinema. Forensic become an exceptional thriller released in the early months of 2020. Aside from the mystery jonor, this movie entirely differs from Anjam Pathira top to bottom.

The film pushes the concept of juveniles committing serial murders by using the case of Amarjeet Sada, labeled as "India's youngest serial killer".A psychic killer who uses such juvenile instincts for his crimes is shown in this film. Investigation with the forensic aspect of facts makes this more interesting. the movie has an immense thiller experience for the audience which a thiller movie demands.

Forensic was co-written by Akhil paul and Anas khan in their directorial debut. they had made a sort of effort which makes this one of the great thrillers of Mollywood. Tovino Thomas, Mamta Mohandas, Siju kurup, Reba monica, Giju john comes within the lead roles. The twists and suspense elements are a lot stronger due to the forensic approach within the script. so Forensic movie released in 2020 is in the fifth position.

 

 

ANJAAM PATHIRAA

Midhun Manual, a director of feelgood and entertainment plots, has made his first attempt at a thriller with Anjam Pathira. This 2019 film marked the beginning of a new era in the Malayalam film industry in terms of drawing viewers to pure thrillers. The writer-director Midun Manuel created and executed a well-crafted story. The movie experience was so strong that it also pleased a group of people who were fans of larger industries such as Hollywood and Korean thrillers.

This film is a true-crime thriller about an ordinary man seeking vengeance for the justice he was denied. the movie offers an exciting, on-the-edge-of-your-seat experience throughout. Kunjako boban, Jinu Joseph, Unnimaya prasad, Ramya nambeeshan, Sharaf U Dheen comes in the lead roles. The movie's theme music and other sound effects are well-placed, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Overall, the direction, plot, cast, cinematography, sound design, art, and other elements combine to create a thrilling experience for all thriller fans out there.

A thriller makes its best appeal over the audience when there is no lop hole for the audience when the movie is finished, and here this movie has its hats off script which is able to completely coverup the story and packs up into an exciting thriller. thus Amjaam Pathiraa comes 4th on this list.

 

 

DRISHYAM

Dishyam is a 2013 Malayalam film that brought Mollywood a new dimension of cinematic experience. The film contains unexpected thriller elements as well as a compelling family tale. Jeethujoseph's brilliant scripting and direction elevate the film's consistency and leave an indelible impression on the viewers. Drishyam is a multi-layered fight between reality and deception. Jeethu Joseph creates the right tone for a gripping confrontation by pushing an uneducated, harmless man and his family against an entire system.

A family is challenged with a crisis that threatens to tear them apart, The crisis was sudden, abrupt, and destructive. What follows isn't a passive acceptance of fate. The true soul of the film is the way this family overcomes the crisis by defending against the entire system.

Georgekutty, the main character in the film, is played by Mohanlal. Meena, Sidhiqe, Asha Sharath, Kalabhavan Shajon, and others play important roles. The story begins as a sweet family tale and gradually draws the audience into its magic. The film offers a heavy cinematic experience as well as a thrilling climax. Drishyam was one of the most well-known films of the period, with remake appearing in a number of commercials both in and outside of India.

The way this film is narrated and crafted makes it an outstanding thriller and a must-watch. the only reason for this movie to be 3rd on this list is due to its successor drishyam2 which we will talk about next.

 

 

DRISHYAM 2

As all the thillers claim, Every crime has a loophole.

Drishyam 2 is a sequel to Drishyam, one of Mollywood's most well-known thrillers. And it is taken that same Drishyam magic and has pushed to the next level. This film maintains its reputation as a thriller and is packed with intense thrilling scenes and heart-stopping surprises, making it a perfect sequel.

The story elements remain the same as this is a sequel, but the story also talks about the situations and anxieties after a crime and the existence of evidence or loophole in every crime, but the way the story manipulates a climax very well-known for the audience brings the difference. The film is about a family's post-crime situation and how they cope with their crisis.

The cast remains the same except for one or two as this is a sequel. The magical touch of the writer-director to create an exciting atmosphere with spectacular twists and improvisation in the story adds to the suspense, and all the credit goes to Jeethujoseph. An exceptionally well-made thriller that is a must-see.

Drishyam 2 is in the 2nd position on this list.

 

 

MEMORIES

Memories is one of the finest thrillers ever made in Mollywood. It's pure Jeethu Joseph magic, with Prithviraj Sukumaran delivering a spectacular performance. This film is a pure investigative thriller, made in a way that the Malayalam film industry has never seen before. In most movies, we have a perfect hero who can do anything, who is very smart, solid, and has all of the characteristics of an ideal man. This is the point at which memories begin to breathe new life into the plot.

The main character, Sam Alex, is a heavily alcoholic man who leads a traumatic life after the demise of his family. In Memories, Jeethu Joseph explores a canvas riddled with murders. His ruse works because of the way he designs the thriller, which focuses on religion, psychology, and basic human instincts. Here we are dealing with a mysterious serial killer who kidnaps and executes his victims. A thriller that comes from a director of entertainment movies like My Boss and Mummy and Me may amuse you for sure. the plot of this movie is exciting and very interesting.

As a writer-director, Jeethu Joseph has demonstrated his magic here with an exceptional movie experience. Other actors in the film include Meghna Raj, Miya, Vijayaraghavan, Sreekumar, Rahul Madhav, and others. With an edge-of-your-seat thriller experience and excellent filmmaking, it is the best thriller in Mollywood and a must-see for all thriller fans.

thus, memories come in the first place of this list.

 
 

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