Top 20 Malayalam Movies of 2021 | Best Malayalam Films 2021 - Times of India (2024)

Are you someone who cannot afford to miss any information related to the latest Malayalam movies? Well, then welcome to the ultimate destination, where you could know everything about the latest Malayalam movies. In this segment, we provide a list of the top 20 Malayalam movies released in 2021. This list might also help you to decide on which film to revisit. Scroll down!

1Ellam Sheriyakum (2021)4.0/5Star: Asif Ali,Rajisha Vijayan,Siddique,Balu VargheseEllam Sheriyakum does not support any ideology, but shows a mirror to the problems in both political parties, and is not pedantic while doing so
2Vellam, The Essential Drink (2021)4.0/5Star: Jayasurya,Samyuktha MenonMurali ignores the people around him who struggle due to his unhealthy use of alcohol. A young and energetic man, who is supposed to have a happy life with his parents, wife and child, mostly sleeps on the streets. How long will people who love him tolerate this?
3Kunjeldho (2021)3.5/5Star: Asif Ali,Vineeth Sreenivasan,Siddique,Roopesh PeethambaranA campus romance and coming-of-age story
4Bheemante Vazhi (2021)3.5/5Star: Kunchacko Boban,Chemban Vinod Jose,Suraj Venjaramoodu,Jinu Joseph,Nirmal Palazhi,Shabareesh VarmaDirector Ashraf Hamza breathes life into Chemban Vinod’s charming script and brings his gentle touch to the film
5Jan.E.Man (2021)3.5/5Star: Lal,Arjun Ashokan,Balu Varghese,Basil Joseph,Ria Saira,Chembil Ashokan,Prashanth MuraliThis is a film that will make you both laugh and cry at the same time, offering insights into the meaning of happiness, togetherness, friendship and more.
6Kurup (2021)3.5/5Star: Dulquer Salmaan,Sobhita Dhulipala,Indrajith Sukumaran,Shine Tom Chacko,Sunny WayneThe story is a tough one to tell, but the makers keep you on the edge of the seat, even when the narration goes back and forth in time to chart Kurup’s mysterious misdeeds
7Kho Kho (2021)3.5/5Star: Rajisha Vijayan,Venkitesh VP,Mamitha BaijuIn a state where we grew up admiring how coach Nambiar and his protégé Usha brought back athletic glory in truckloads, Kho Kho is a highly relatable tale of a talented athlete transferring her spark of desire onto the next generation
8Nayattu (2021)3.5/5Star: Joju George,Kunchacko Boban,Nimisha SajayanA couple of policeman get into a scuffle with the goon and throw him into the cell. The issue spins out of control however, when the three CPOs are caught in an accident
9Aanum Pennum (2021)3.5/5Star: Asif Ali,Indrajith Sukumaran,Joju George,Nedumudi Venu,Roshan Mathew,Samyuktha Menon,Basil Joseph,Kaviyoor PonnammaAanum Pennum plays mostly into the stereotype of an F-rated cinema. There is the "empowered" strong and bold woman at the face of a crisis most often created by a physically or socially mighty abusive man.
10Kala (2021)3.5/5Star: Tovino Thomas,Divya Pillai,Lal,Sumesh MoorThough there is a lot of extreme action in the film, it ends on a different note and also offers the audience an intriguing message. The film can be a visual treat for those who love action movies.
11Vaanku (2021)3.5/5Star: Vineeth,Joy Mathew,Anaswara Rajan,Nandana VarmaAn interesting thought instilled in the minds of Raziya and her classmates by a teacher urges Raziya to reveal her biggest wish – to recite the azaan. And all hell breaks loose, predictably.
12Oru Thathvika Avalokanam (2021)3.0/5Star: Joju George,Aju Varghese,Abhirami,Shammi Thilakan,Major Ravi,PrasanthWhile the movie effectively pokes fun at political parties and their antics and elicits abundant laughter through the same, its proceedings, after a point, are too old school and cinematic to have an effect
13Meow (2021)3.0/5Star: Soubin Shahir,Mamta Mohandas,Salim KumarThe film brings in messages about tolerance of other religions and communities, and also about not stifling children
14Michael's Coffee House (2021)3.0/5Star: Dheeraj Denny,Renji Panicker,Spadikam George,Jins Baskar,Mohan Sharma,Pradeep Kottayam,Sinoj Varghese,SeethaJisso Jose's powerful script keeps the audience keen about the suspense, which is nicely knitted in with family ties and the emotions
15Aaha ()3.0/5Star: Indrajith Sukumaran,Ashwin Kumar,Manoj K. Jayan,Sidhartha Siva,Amith Chakalakkal
16Anugraheethan Antony (2021)3.0/5Star: Sunny Wayne,Gouri G Kishan,Indrans,Suraj Venjaramoodu,Baiju Santhosh,Prashanth Alexander,Jaffer IdukkiAntony's father believes he is a good-for-nothing person and buys two dogs and raises them as his children. The whole scenario irks Antony. The movie is about how his life changes
17Aarkkariyam (2021)3.0/5Star: Biju Menon,Parvathy,Sharafudheen,Saiju KurupThe story progresses at a slow-breathing pace, piecing together the kind of montages that most people have experienced during the lockdown
18One (2021)3.0/5Star: Mammootty,Murali Gopy,Joju George,Nimisha Sajayan,Salim Kumar,Jagadish,Siddique,Gayathri ArunAlthough One is built around a power struggle, the main focus of the movie is the Chief Minister - his personal and professional lives.
19Mohan Kumar Fans (2021)3.0/5Star: Kunchacko Boban,Anarkali Nazar,Siddique,Asif Ali,Sreenivasan,Ramesh Pisharody,Vinay Forrt,Sethu Lakshmi,Saiju KurupAs a film about the film industry, the movie’s approach is realistic and also gently touches upon the latest trends of manufacturing one’s ‘viral’ moment and crafting a social media persona
20Varthamanam (2021)3.0/5Star: Parvathy,Roshan Mathew,Siddique,Dain DavisResearch student Faiza Sufiya's secular ideals put her at loggerheads with fundamentalists from not only from her community, but also from Hindutva proponents. The events that follow remind us of the news we watch, read and hear all too frequently around us.
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Top 20 Malayalam Movies of 2021 | Best Malayalam Films 2021 - Times of India? ›

Manjummel Boys has earned over Rs 180 crore worldwide. The team expressed their joy on Instagram with a post saying, “Thank you all for the love,” celebrating their achievement as the highest-grossing Malayalam film. The film has grossed around Rs 62 crore in overseas markets.

Which Malayalam film is highest collection in world? ›

Manjummel Boys has earned over Rs 180 crore worldwide. The team expressed their joy on Instagram with a post saying, “Thank you all for the love,” celebrating their achievement as the highest-grossing Malayalam film. The film has grossed around Rs 62 crore in overseas markets.

Why is Malayalam movie the best? ›

Malayalam films are by nature low budget and screenplay driven. Now, given the size of Kerala, Malayalam cinema had a very smaller market which means meagre finances and lower budgets. With these conditions all you would depend upon to sell a film is story and screenplay.

Which Malayalam movie run most days in Kerala? ›

It ran for 404 days at Sreekumar Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram alone, which still remains an unbeaten record in Malayalam film history.

Who is the best movie in Kerala? ›

Top Rated Malayalam Movies
  1. 1Sandesham. 9.0.
  2. 2Kireedam. 8.9.
  3. 3Manichithrathazhu. 8.8.
  4. 4#Home. 8.8.
  5. 5Nadodikkattu. 8.8.
  6. 6Kumbalangi Nights. 8.5.
  7. 7Devasuram. 8.7.
  8. 8Drishyam 2. 8.4.

Who is biggest star in Malayalam? ›

MEGASTAR MAMMOOTTY one of the best method actor in indian cinema. After screening "Peranpe" in rotterdam film festival, critics called him FACE OF INDIAN CINEMA. Awards: 3 National award for best actor*, 13 Film fare award, 7 kerala state film award.

Which Malayalam film got 100 crore collection? ›

Drishyam was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹50 crore. The 2016 film Pulimurugan was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹100 crore. In 2024, Manjummel Boys became the first Malayalam film to earn ₹200 crore.

Who is the most handsome actor in Malayalam cinema? ›

Who is the most handsome actor?
  • Mohanalal.
  • 184. Mammootty.
  • Dileep.
  • Jayaram.
  • Suresh Gopi.
Feb 6, 2024

Who is the No 1 best actor in Malayalam? ›

This given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for performers in Malayalam cinema. The award was first given in 1972. The 2022 winner of the award is Biju Menon. As of 2021, Mammootty leads the list with 12 wins.

Who is the best actor in the Malayalam film industry? ›

Academy Award for Best Actor
First awarded1929
Most recent winnerCillian Murphy, Oppenheimer (2024)
Most awardsDaniel Day-Lewis (3)
Most nominationsLaurence Olivier and Spencer Tracy (9)
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Who is the best Malayalam movie in the world? ›

Best Malayalam Movies Of All Time
  • Munnariyippu (2014) 112 min | Drama, Thriller. ...
  • Thaniyavartanam (1987) Not Rated | 119 min | Drama. ...
  • Drishyam (2013) ...
  • Manichithrathazhu (1993) ...
  • A Northern Story of Valor (1989) ...
  • Ponthan Mada (1994) ...
  • Vidheyan (1994) ...
  • Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986)

Which Malayalam actor has acted in most movies? ›

Prem Nazir

known as NITHYAHARITHA NAYAGAN(evergreen hero) he holds the guinness world record of acting as main hero in most number of movies. he lifts the fame of malayalam movie to international level.

Which is the longest movie in Malayalam? ›

7 Longest Duration Malayalam Movies
  1. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009) - 3 hr 15 mins.
  2. Lucifer (2019) - 2 hr 54 mins. ...
  3. Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983) - 2 hr 52 mins. ...
  4. Manichitrathazhu (1993) - 2 hr 49 mins. ...
  5. Odiyan (2018) - 2 hr 47 mins. ...
  6. Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) - 2 hr 46 mins. ...
  7. Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) - 2 hr 31 mins. ...

Which is the Floppest movie in Kerala? ›

WORST MALAYALAM MOVIES
  • Bharthavudyogam (2001) ...
  • Junior Senior (2005) ...
  • Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996) Not Rated | 130 min | Drama. ...
  • Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999) Not Rated | 126 min | Drama. ...
  • Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003) Drama, Romance. ...
  • Ivar (2003) Crime, Drama, Thriller. ...
  • City Police (I) (1993) 4.3.
  • Honeymoon (1974)

Who is the king of Kerala actor? ›

Mohanlal Viswanathan

Who is the biggest flop in Malayalam cinema? ›

Worst Malayalam Films
  1. Panchavarnathatha (2018) 148 min | Comedy. ...
  2. Heylassa (2009) Not Rated | 132 min | Comedy. ...
  3. Love in Singapore (2009) Comedy. ...
  4. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009) Not Rated | 145 min | Comedy, Fantasy. ...
  5. Changathipoocha (2007) Comedy, Romance. ...
  6. Ring Master (2014) ...
  7. Aadu (2015) ...
  8. Aadu - Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu 2 (2017)

Which movie is the highest collection in the Kerala list? ›

IMDB- Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies By Year (1982-2022)
  • Premam (2015) ...
  • Pulimurugan (2016) ...
  • The Great Father (2017) ...
  • Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) ...
  • Lucifer (I) (2019) ...
  • Shylock (2020) Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Drama, Thriller. ...
  • Kurup (2021) 140 min | Biography, Crime, Drama. ...
  • Bheeshma Parvam (2022)

Which is the fastest 100 crore Malayalam movie? ›

Manjummel Boys becomes fastest Malayalam film to cross Rs 100 crore mark at box office.

Which was the first Malayalam movie to get 1 crore? ›

Which is the first movie getting 1 crore in Malayalam? - Quora. Aa Rathri directed by Joshiy, which released in the year 1983 went on to become a big hit and it is one of the first Malayalam movies to gross 1 Crore at the box office. Mammootty and Poornima Jayaram in the lead roles.

Who is the king of Malayalam film industry? ›

Mohanlal Viswanathan (IPA: [moːhɐnlaːl ʋiʃʋʷɐn̪aːt̪ʰɐn]; born 21 May 1960) is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films.

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