Lelam (transl. Auction) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpilla Raju, Vijayakumar, Spadikam George, and Kaviyoor Renuka in supporting roles. It was also the last film of the veteran actor M.G. Soman. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups, the Aanakkattil family and Kadayadi family. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Yelam and into Telugu as Royal Challenge. Lelam was a blockbuster at the box-office and is also among the highest grossers of the 1990s.
Asif Ali is an Indian actor and producer, who works in the Malayalam film industry. He started his film career with Shyamaprasad's 2009 film, Ritu.
Uppukandam Brothers is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. It stars Jagadish, Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Baiju Santhosh, Geetha, Maathu, Siddique, Rajan P. Dev, Prathapachandran, and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film gave a breakthrough for Babu Antony's career. The background score was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. A sequel, Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action was released in 2011.
Pakida (transl. Dice) is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language road movie directed by Sunil Karyattukara, written by Rajesh Rajendran and Sreejith N., and starring Asif Ali and Biju Menon with Malavika Nair, Shine Tom Chacko, Aju Varghese, Vishnu Raghav, and Anjo Jose in supporting roles. The film was released on 14 February 2014.
Vellimoonga is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language political satire film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by Joji Thomas. It stars Biju Menon in the lead role with Aju Varghese, Nikki Galrani, Tini Tom, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sasi Kalinga, Saju Navodaya, Kalabhavan Shajon, Veena Nair, and Siddique in supporting roles. Asif Ali appears in a cameo role. The music was composed by Bijibal.
Balu Varghese is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career as a child actor in Chanthupottu (2005).
Jibu Jacob is an Indian cinematographer and director working in Malayalam film industry. He debuted as a cinematographer in 2002 with the crime film Stop Violence. After a decade long career as a cinematographer, he made his debut as a director in 2014 with the political satire film Vellimoonga. His most recent directorial Mei Hoom Moosa released in September 2022.
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by M. Sindhuraj. It is loosely based on the Malayalam short story "Pranayopanishath" by V. J. James. Produced and distributed by Sophia Paul through Weekend Blockbusters, the film stars Mohanlal and Meena as panchayat secretary Ulahannan and his wife Annyamma. The soundtrack features songs composed by Bijibal and M. Jayachandran, and a film score by Bijibal. The film is about Ulahannan, a man having a midlife crisis, who rediscovers himself and overcomes boredom in his routine life.
Rajisha Vijayan is an Indian actress and former television presenter who primarily appears in Malayalam films, in addition to a few Tamil films in supporting roles to lead female roles.
Oru Cinemakkaran is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language feature film written and directed by Leo Thaddeus, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan in lead role with Rajisha Vijayan, Anusree, Vijay Babu, Prashant Narayanan, Renji Panicker, Lal, Joy Mathew and Sasi Kalinga in supporting roles.
Meppadiyan (transl. Above-mentioned) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama thriller film written and directed by Vishnu Mohan and produced by Unni Mukundan Films. The film stars Unni Mukundan, Anju Kurian, Kottayam Ramesh, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Nisha Sarang and Kalabhavan Shajohn.
Stand Up is a 2019 Malayalam-language film directed by Vidhu Vincent. It tells the story of Keerthi, an aspiring stand-up comedian, who is trying to find opportunities for her shows amidst several difficulties.
Love is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Khalid Rahman and produced by Ashiq Usman under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions. The film stars Shine Tom Chacko and Rajisha Vijayan in the lead roles.
Kho-Kho is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language sports drama film written and directed by Rahul Riji Nair starring Rajisha Vijayan, Mamitha Baiju and produced by First Print Studios. The film received a TRP of 12.7 points during its World Television Premiere, making it the highest ever for a female-centric Malayalam film. The film also entered the list of Top 15 Malayalam films with the highest TRPs at that time.
Operation Java is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy. It stars an ensemble cast including Balu Varghese, Lukman Avaran, Binu Pappu, Irshad, Shine Tom Chacko, Mamitha Baiju and Vinayakan,Vinod Bose. The story details an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Kochi. The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics.
Jan.E.Man is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Chidambaram in his directorial debut. It was co-written by Ganapathi and Sapnesh Varachal. The film stars Basil Joseph, Lal, Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese and Ganapathi S Poduval in important roles. The film was produced by Lakshmi Warrier, Ganesh Menon, Sajith Kookal and Shawn Antony under the banner of Cheers Entertainment. The film was released on 19 November 2021, and was unanimously met with critical acclaim with praise towards the performances, clean humour, emotional depth, story and Chidambaram's direction.
Mei Hoom Moosa is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language satire comedy film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by Rubesh Rain. Produced by Dr. Roy C. J. and Thomas Thiruvalla under the banners of Confident Group and Thomas Thiruvalla Films, the film stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role while Poonam Bajwa and Saiju Kurup play prominent supporting roles. Sreenath Sivasankaran composed the film's music, and the cinematography was handled by Vishnu Narayanan.
Autorickshawkarante Bharya is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Harikumar. Written by M. Mukundan in his screenplay debut based on the short story by the same name, the film stars Ann Augustine and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the titular roles. Produced by KV Abdul Nasser under the banner of Benzy Productions, Autorickshawkarante Bharya features Kailash, Swasika, Janardhanan, Devi Ajith, and Neena Kurup in major supporting roles. Shot by Alagappan N., the soundtrack of the film was composed by Ouseppachan. The film released on 28 October 2022.
Lovefully Yours Veda is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romance drama thriller film directed by Praghesh Sukumaran and jointly produced by Radhakrishnan Khalayil and Ruvin Viswam through R2 Entertainments, with a screenplay by Babu Vayalathur. The film stars Rajisha Vijayan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Sreenath Bhasi, Anikha Surendran, Venkitesh V.P, Chandhunadh and Appani Sarath. The film was co-produced by Abdul Salim. The plot follows a mix of campus romance and political drama set in the 90s.
Pappachan Olivilanu is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny. The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Srinda, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish and Alexander Prasanth. Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.
