2024 Malayalam cinema: A year of young talent and box office triumphs

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Dec 22, 2024 Read the article

2024 has been an incredible year for Malayalam cinema in terms of both content-driven stories and box-office hits.

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Most of the films that did well were made by young filmmakers, which is a good sign for the growth of the industry.

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Written and directed by Chidambaram, Manjummel Boys is a survival thriller inspired by true events.

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Directed by Girish AD, Premalu is a rom-com filled with peppy songs and situational comedies that captivate the audience.

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Mammootty’s Bramayugam was well-received by both audiences and critics, grossing around ₹60 crore.

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Veteran director Blessy dedicated his life to Aadujeevitham, based on the novel by Benyamin, who blended fiction with reality in his writing.

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Ajayante Randam Moshanam, directed by Jithin Laal, has been the most successful Malayalam film of the second half of the year.

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Kishkinda Kaandam was released alongside ARM as an Onam release. The psychological thriller had little hype before its release but became a phenomenal hit afterwards.

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Sookshmadarshini is still running in theatres and has earned ₹50 crore at the global box office, a remarkable achievement given its budget.

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