New generation films is a Malayalam film movement developed in the early 2010s, characterized by fresh and unusual themes and new narrative techniques. Films of the new wave differ from conventional themes of the past two decades and introduced several new trends and techniques to the Malayalam film industry. While the new generation formats and styles are deeply influenced by global trends, their thematics are firmly rooted in Malayalee life and mindscapes.
Rasputin is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Jinu G. Daniel. The film stars Vinay Forrt as the central character, with Sreenath Bhasi, Aju Varghese, Joy Mathew, Vandana Menon and Archana Gupta. It was produced by E. P. Varghese under the banner of Blue Moon Pictures. The cinematography is handled by Hari Nair.
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha is a 2014 Malayalam-language heist comedy film directed and written by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. The film features an ensemble cast of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Nedumudi Venu, Chemban Vinod Jose, Joy Mathew, Neeraj Madhav, Salam Bukhari, Reenu Mathews, Sanusha, Joy Mathew, Mukundan, Irshad and Flower Battsetseg. The film is produced by Prithviraj, Santosh Sivan and Shaji Nadesan under August Cinema. Sapthamashree Thaskaraha has cinematography by Jayesh Nair and music composed by Rex Vijayan. The film released on 6 September 2014 to positive reviews It led in the box office collections among the Onam releases and was deemed a blockbuster.
Oru Vadakkan Selfie is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language road-comedy film directed by G. Prajith and scripted by Vineeth Sreenivasan. The film features Nivin Pauly, Manjima Mohan, Aju Varghese, Neeraj Madhav, and Vineeth Sreenivasan. The music was composed by Shaan Rahman. It was released on 27 March to positive reviews, and became one of the biggest grossing Malayalam films of the year. Some news media and the Kerala Film Producers Association called it the first successful Malayalam film of 2015. This movie marks the debut of Manjima Mohan as an actress in a Malayalam movie. Earlier, she appeared as a child artist in films, including Priyam and Sundara Purushan. The film was remade in Telugu as Meda Meeda Abbayi. The 2017 Bengali movie Bolo Dugga Maiki was partially based on this movie.
Nirnaayakam is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Bobby–Sanjay and directed by V. K. Prakash. The film features Asif Ali and Prem Prakash in the lead roles and Nedumudi Venu, Malavika Mohanan, Tisca Chopra and Sanusha in supporting roles. It was produced jointly by Jose Simon and Rajesh George Under the banner Jairaj Films. The film was released on 5 June 2015.
Bicycle Thieves is a 2013 Malayalam comedy thriller film written and directed by Jis Joy. It stars Asif Ali in the lead role alongside Aparna Gopinath with Salim Kumar, Saiju Kurup, Vijay Babu, Aju Varghese, Siddique, Sai Kumar, and Devan in other pivotal roles. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
Chandini Sreedharan is an Indian actress who appears mainly in Malayalam films, along with a few Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut with the 2013 Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. She's notable for her Malayalam films such as KL 10 Patthu (2015), Darvinte Parinamam (2016) and Comrade in America (2017).
Sakhi Elsa is an Indian costume designer and fashion designer working predominantly for the Malayalam film industry.
Adi Kapyare Kootamani is a 2015 Indian Malayalam comedy horror film co-written and directed by John Varghese and starring Dhyan Sreenivasan, Namitha Pramod, Aju Varghese,Mukesh,Neeraj Madhav, Vineeth Mohan, and Bijukuttan. The film was jointly produced by Sandra Thomas and Vijay Babu under the banner of Friday Film House and Carnival Motion Pictures. Shaan Rahman has composed the soundtrack and background score for the film. It was released theatrically on 25 December 2015.
Adventures of Omanakkuttan is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Rohith V. S. in his directorial debut. The story was conceived by Sameer Abdul and he wrote the screenplay along with the director. It stars Asif Ali, Bhavana, Aju Varghese and Saiju Kurup. It was produced by Antony Binoy and Biju Pulickal under the banner 4M Entertainments and features music composed by Arun Muraleedharan and Dawn Vincent.
Niranjana Anoop is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. Niranjana is also a trained Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer.
Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Domin D'Silva who also co-wrote the screenplay with Antony Jibin. It stars Neeraj Madhav, Reba Monica John, Aju Varghese, Sudhi Koppa, Appani Sarath, Dharmajan Bolgatty, and Thesni Khan. The film was released in India on 24 November 2017.
B. Tech is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Mridul Nair. The film stars Asif Ali, Arjun Ashokan, Anoop Menon, Aju Varghese, Alencier Ley Lopez, V. K. Prakash, Aparna Balamurali, and Niranjana Anoop.
12th Man is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, with a screenplay by K. R. Krishna Kumar and based on a story by Sunir Khetarpal. The film stars Mohanlal, with an ensemble cast including Unni Mukundan, Anusree, Anu Sithara, Saiju Kurup, Rahul Madhav, Chandunath Nair, Anu Mohan, Priyanka Nair, Leona Lishoy, Aditi Ravi and Sshivada.
Iblis is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film directed by Rohith V. S. with Asif Ali and Madonna Sebastian starring. The film was produced by Ichais Productions. The film was released on 3 August 2018.
Allu Ramendran is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Bilahari and starring Kunchako Boban in the title role, while Chandini Sreedharan, Aparna Balamurali and Krishna Shankar plays the supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Sajin Cherukayil, Vineeth Vasudevan, and Girish A. D., the film was produced by Ashiq Usman. Shaan Rahman composed the music. The film was released in India on 1 February 2019.
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.
Saturday Night is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by Naveen Bhaskar. It stars Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Siju Wilson, and Saiju Kurup. The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy. The plot explores the relationship between four friends.
Nunakkuzhi is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph, and starring Basil Joseph, Grace Antony and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles alongside Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Binu Pappu, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese and Althaf Salim in supporting roles.
Pallotty 90's Kids is a Malayalam children's film, which marks the directorial debut of Jithin Raj. The film is presented by Lijo Jose Pellissery and is produced by Sajid Yahiya. Davinchi Santhosh and Neeraj Krishna play the lead roles in the film which also features actors Arjun Ashokan, Balu Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Niranjana Anoop and Dinesh Prabhakar. Pallotty won the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards for Best Children's Film, Best Child Artist and Best Singer.
