Malayalam films feature in Letterboxd’s Top 25 films of 2024

By South First Desk Jul 04, 2024 Read the article Malayalam

Letterboxd has unveiled its list of 25 highest-rated films of 2024 thus far, with Bollywood’s Laapataa Ladies and Malayalam films Manjummel Boys and Aattam ranking in the top 10.

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According to a statement from the social platform, “Our rankings encompass films released in any country, with at least a limited theatrical, streaming, or video-on-demand release.”

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In the ranking, Kiran Rao’s directorial Laapataa Ladies secured 5th place, while Manjummel Boys and Aattam held the 7th and 10th positions respectively.

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Set in rural India in 2001, Laapataa Ladies follows the chaotic events that unfold when two young brides become separated from a train.

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

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Other Indian films included in the list are Mammootty’s Bramayugam, Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham, Imtiaz Ali’s Chamkila, and the romantic-comedy Premalu.

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Aavesham received a positive response from fans and critics alike upon its release on 11 April, coinciding with Eid along with Vineeth Sreenivasan’s Varshangalkku Shesham.

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Written and directed by Jithu Madhavan, Aavesham stars Sajin Gopu, Mansoor Ali Khan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Sankar, Roshan Shanavas, and Midhutty, in key roles.

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