Malayalam cinema has been flourishing in recent years, with a steady stream of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. In 2016, the industry saw the release of several noteworthy movies that left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. From thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming tales of love and friendship, the year had something for everyone. As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at the best Malayalam movies of 2016. In this article, we will delve into some of the top films that stood out and made a significant impact on the industry and its viewers.
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Here is the list of the best Malayalam movies released this year
1. Kammattipadam
Cinematographer turned director Rajeev Ravi’s Kammattipadam, scripted by P. Balachandran, tells the story of a group of people from a slum of Ernakulam. Kammattipadam is an honest attempt to portray how the life of an oppressed community changes when urbanization occurs. The performance of all actors, especially Dulquer Salman, Vinayakan, and Manikandan R Achari, was really awesome. Kammattipadam was a super hit at the box office and collected over 15 Crores.
2. Action Hero Biju
Action Hero Biju, directed by Abrid Shine, depicts the life of a police sub-Inspector named Biju Paulose. The movie clearly shows how the Kerala police actually are. Unlike other cop-based movies, Action Hero Biju lacks larger-than-life dialogues and that was really good. The performances of all actors, including junior artists, were too good. The movie marks the comeback of veteran music director Jerry Amaldev. The movie ran for over 100 days in theatres and collected over 30 Crores.
3. Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Maheshinte Prathikaaram, written by Shyam Pushkaran and directed by debutant Dileesh Pothan marks the comeback of Fahadh Faasil into the limelight after a series of flops. The movie tells the story of Mahesh Bhavana, an innocent photographer from a small village in Idukki. One song from the movie Mala Mele Thirivechu’ composed by Bijibal was a chartbuster. The movie was a super hit and collected over 17 Crores.
4. Guppy
Guppy written and directed by debutant John Paul George tells how the life of a village boy nicknamed Guppy changed when an engineer named Thejas Varky was introduced to that seaside village for the construction of a new bridge. The performance delivered by Tovino Thomas, Chethan Jayalal, and Sreenivasan was extremely impressive. Even though Guppy was a fantabulous movie, its box office performance was average.
5. Oppam
Veteran director Priyadarshan’s Oppam was the first Malayalam release of the complete actor Mohanlal this year. The movie portrays the life of a blind lift operator Jayaraman who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. The performance of Mohanlal as a blind man, as well as the movie, got wide appreciation. Oppam collected over 60 Crores from the theatres and became the third highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time.
6. Jacobinte Swargarajyam
Jacobinte Swargarajyam, written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, is an inspirational biographical movie based on the real-life of an NRI businessman Jacob Zachariah. The movie tells the struggles faced by Jacob’s family after getting cheated by a fraudster. Jacobinte Swargarajyam can be considered the best movie of the Vineeth Sreenivasan – Nivin Pauly combo. The movie was a grand success at the box office and collected over 25 Crores.
7. Pulimurugan
Undoubtedly, Pulimurugan, written by Udayakrishna and directed by Vysakh, is the movie that is going to make this year memorable in the history of the Malayalam film industry. The movie, which tells the story of Murugan, played by Mohanlal, who is a tiger hunter, became the first movie to cross the 100 crore mark in the Malayalam film industry. Recently, the Telugu dubbed version of the film Manyam Puli was released on 500 screens across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and got appreciation from there also.
8. Kali
“Kali” is an action thriller film made in India in 2016, directed and co-produced by Sameer Thahir. The lead roles are played by Dulquer Salmaan and Sai Pallavi. The movie delves into the complexities of human anger, telling the story of Siddharth, an angry young man, and his lover-turned-wife Anjali, who bears the brunt of his rage. The film was shot in various locations such as Kochi, Vagamon, Athirappilly, Masinagudi, and Gudalur. Upon its release, “Kali” received both critical and commercial acclaim. Reviews on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes particularly praise the movie’s examination of how women are often manipulated and exploited for power.
9. Happy Wedding
The film “Happy Wedding” has garnered a mixed response from reviewers. Some commend the director’s skill in creating an entertaining and amusing film, while others find fault with the lack of a compelling conflict and preachy segments. The movie has a rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One critic mentions that the movie has some charming moments, but fails to deliver good humor overall. Another reviewer highlights the film’s repetitive nature and the lack of depth in one of the main characters in the latter half.
10. Ann Maria Kalipilanu
In the middle of 2016, Midhun Manuel Thomas introduced a lighthearted and enjoyable movie, demonstrating that a film doesn’t always require A-list stars to capture attention. The lead actors, Sunny Wayne and Sarah Arjun, gained popularity for their unique personalities and naivete. The film tackled the difficulties of modern-day relationships and was equally embraced by family audiences, particularly children.
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