Courtroom dramas have gained popularity in Malayalam in recent times. South First picks five riveting courtroom movies in Malayalam that made headlines, thanks to the content.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Jana Gana Mana is a socially-relevant drama that discusses several issues. Prithviraj and Suraj teamed up again after their hit venture Driving Licence (2019).
Nna Thaan Case Kodu directed by Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval was a super hit. The movie had an interesting storyline — how potholes in the roads affect the life of a common man.
Mukundan Unni Associates is one of the finest dark comedies in Malayalam. Director Abhinav Sundar was keen to make a dark comedy, like Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap.
Helmed by debutant Abhinav Sundar Nayak, the film is about a young, cunning lawyer named Mukundan Unni who adopts evil ways to win his cases and become victorious in life.
They are also lovers who face obstacles while trying to build their careers. The film is about how the duo, who are equally competent and egoistic, handles a case.
Saudi Vellakka is a feel-good movie and makes audiences emotional. It is Helmed by director Tharun Moorthy. It also highlights a serious point,“Is justice delivered in our legal system?”