Content-driven Malayalam films of 2023 that failed to impress theatre audience

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By Arjun Ramachandran

10/07/2023

Some films, despite having remarkable content, didn’t do well at the box office but then, they were appreciated after the OTT premiere. Check out the list of those flicks here:

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Iratta (Twin) is a police procedural film with an intense plot. In the movie, Joju George delivered an amazing performance as twin brothers, both police officers.

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It had the potential to become a super hit movie but didn’t do well at the box office. However, the Malayalam movie received wide appreciation after it premiered on Netflix.

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Thuramukham directed by Rajeev Ravi is based on the 1953 Mattancherry shooting incident. It showcases the “Chappa” labour allocation system that was prevalent in the seaport in Kochi.

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The Malayalam film is an adaptation of the drama penned by KM Chidambaram of the same name. It has amazing performances by Poornima Indrajith, Nivin Pauly, and Arjun Ashokan.

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Director Shruti Sharanyam’s B 32 Muthal 44 Vare (Bust 32” to 44”) showcases the issues faced by six women living in Kochi.

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In B 32 Muthal 44 Vare, director Shruti Sharanyam introduces these women with their bust size, a daring attempt to show the realities faced by women in various streams of their lives.

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Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham (This World is Complicated) is a movie that speaks about the pandemic-induced lockdowns, penalties levied for not using masks, containment zones and Covid protocols.

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This Malayalam film is a well-written and well-crafted one on pandemic hardships. All the actors, especially Basil Joseph did their roles in a very good manner.

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O Baby showcases the lives of people dependent on a plantation in Idukki. The warmth and brotherhood in their lives are shown in the movie.

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O Baby is an intense dark thriller that discusses pertinent issues revolving around the backward class and the privileged ones.

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