Post-pandemic, Malayalam cinema reached global audiences via OTT platforms. Films like The Great Indian Kitchen , Joji , Minnal Murali (Malayalam’s first superhero film), Hridayam , 2018: Everyone is a Hero , and Aavesham became massive hits across languages, cementing the industry’s reputation for rooted yet universal storytelling.

This period put Malayalam cinema on the national map. Directors like Adoor Gopalakrishnan ( Elippathayam , Mukhamukham ), G. Aravindan ( Thambu , Kummatty ), and John Abraham ( Amma Ariyan ) created art-house masterpieces. Mainstream directors like Bharathan and Padmarajan blended poetry with popular appeal, delivering gems like Ormakkayi , Kallan Pavithran , and Thoovanathumbikal .

Malayalam cinema is renowned for its gripping plot twists and atmospheric storytelling. Top 100 Malayalam Movies - IMDb

In addition to films, Malayalam cinema has also produced a plethora of engaging videos, including: