8 Brilliant Malayalam movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video

Over the past decade, Brilliant Malayalam movies – Bangalore Days, Ustad Hotel, Premam, North 24Katham, and Dushyatyam have witnessed the splendor of Malayalam cinema. Backed by some exquisite scripts and stunning performances, many Malayalam films over the years have not only managed to earn gold at the box office in Kerala but have also carved fan following in other states.

While we wait for our beloved actors to return to the silver screen, here is a list of 8 amazing Malayalam movies you must watch in Amazon Prime Video.

#1 Kumbalangi Nights

In Kumbalangi, the dream village of Kochi, the Kumbalangi knights focus on the bizarre relationship between the four brothers and how a turn of events unites them. The heart-touching narrative, unique character arcs and amazing technicalities make you instantly fall. Look for Fahad Fazil’s fabulous performance as Shammi in the film.

#2 Virus

The film showing the reaction of Kerala when a sudden outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus is astonishing. An immersive film that will keep you hooked until the end, featuring popular faces including Virus Parvathi Thiruvattu, Tovino Thomas, Madonna Sebastian and Revathy. Considering the current situation around the world, the film’s end note may restore our hopes of winning the war against the deadly virus.

#3 Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Ayyappanam Koshiyam, which is easily caught in Malayalam movies streaming on Amazon Prime Video, will take you through a 2 hour and 55 minute drive. Directed by Sachi, it takes us through a rip roaring contest between two glowing characters played by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon. You don’t want to miss this.

#4 Trance

Another Malayalam film that relives the technological splendor, attempts to shed light on the dark reality of how people manipulate in the name of trans religion. Above all, trance is a Fahadh Faasil special. The actor, who plays the pastor, grits the complexity of the character and leaves viewers with a profound impact. If nothing else, just look at this movie for Faasil.

#5 Helen

All hell breaks loose in a world where the young woman is trapped inside a cold storage unit at her workplace. Her attempts to survive the bone-chilling cold, stranded for hours without any help, unfolds in this intriguing drama.

#6 Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25

Excellent performances, a love story and a beautiful bond that grows between a conservative villager and a robot waiting to remind you of the world of Android Kunjappan. This is another gem of a lot of Malayalam movies you should see in Amazon Prime Video.

#7 Unda

A newly trained unit of Kerala police has been left in one spot to defend themselves in the Maoist-hit electorate of Chhattisgarh. Unda is a well-directed film, starring none other than Mammootty, which is definitely worth watching.

#8 Jallikattu

When a buffalo, which is supposed to be slaughtered, runs amok in a remote village of Kerala, there is chaos. Packed with several layers, even though Jallikattu is not your typical tea cup, it demands the full technical brilliance and attention to detail in the store.