Odayil Ninnu - Written by P. Kesavadev in 1942, this novel is a landmark of socialist realism in Kerala. It follows the life of Pappu, a rickshaw puller who maintains his fierce pride and dignity despite living in extreme poverty. The Novel was based on the Riskhaw Pullers around Kollam Clock Tower
Films
Ponman(2025): A black comedy thriller starring Basil Joseph, primarily set and filmed in locations like Munroe Island, Chinnakada, and Kundara. This has Kollam Pattu[1]
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022): This blockbuster satire starring Darshana Rajendran and Basil Joseph is set in a typical middle-class Kollam household
Mariyam Mukku (2015): Starring Fahadh Faasil, this film is set in a coastal village in Kollam, featuring the unique culture and dialect of the local Latin Catholic community.[2]
Mundrothuruth (2016): An award-winning film that explores the psychological landscape of its characters against the backdrop of the sinking Munroe Island.[3]
Odayil Ninnu (1965): While based on P. Kesavadev's novel, the film captures the essence of the working class in early post-independence Kerala, often associated with the labor history of Kollam.[4]
Perariyathavar - The story revolves around a widowed father and son working as scavengers in Kollam Municipal Corporation and the harsh life they face.[5]
The Teacher (2022 film) - Amala Paul plays a Kollam native
Meen (1980 film) The movie is deeply rooted in the coastal life of Kollam (Quilon). The protagonist, Kuriakose (played by Madhu), is a fisherman from the Kollam waterfront who eventually builds a fishing empire there.
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