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5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

5 Malayalam movies based on books to watch on OTT: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham to Basil Joseph’s Ponman

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Malayalam cinema has produced several compelling films over the years, with some of them being adaptations of literary works. If you’re interested in exploring such titles, here’s a list of Malayalam movies based on books that you can watch on OTT. 5 Malayalam Movies Based on Books 1. Aadujeevitham (The GOAT Life) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, KR Gokul, Amala Paul, Shobha Mohan, Talib Al Balushi Director: Blessy Genre: Survival Drama Where to Watch: Netflix Based on the novel by Benyamin, Aadujeevitham narrates the story of Najeeb Muhammed, an Indian migrant worker who travels to Saudi Arabia in search of work, only to find himself trapped in a life of extreme hardship, herding goats in the desert. The film explores whether he manages to escape and return home. It is inspired by real-life events. 2. Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha Cast: Mammootty, Mythili, Shweta Menon, Gowri Munjal, Sreenivasan, Siddique, Musthafa Director: Ranjith Genre: Mystery Drama Where to Watch: SunNXT Adapted from the novel by TP Rajeevan, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha follows a private detective …

Malayalam cinema’s future is bright? 2026 promises BIGGER stories and BOLDER experiments

Malayalam cinema’s future is bright? 2026 promises BIGGER stories and BOLDER experiments

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Malayalam cinema in 2025 The year 2026 is beginning with hope and renewed enthusiasm for Malayalam cinema. The past year, 2025, was a mixed bag, with the industry delivering both compelling stories and witnessing increased competition in terms of big budgets and box office figures. Nevertheless, grounded, realistic narratives remained a hallmark of Malayalam cinema. Malayalam cinema 2026 preview In 2026, the industry appears to be moving towards even bigger experiments and new collaborations. While the scale of production is increasing along with the content, filmmakers are ensuring that the soul of the story remains intact. This balance could be the greatest strength of the coming year. Mohanlal and Mammootty’s big projects in 2026 Mohanlal and Mammootty, the Big Ms, are once again at the center of attention. Both are appearing in several major films in 2026 and will be seen together in the film Patriot after a long gap. This film is already being counted among the most anticipated films of the year. Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Mohanlal will start the year with Drishyam 3, …

Lokah, Feminichi Fathima, Moonwalk, Eko and others: 10 best Malayalam films of 2025 | Malayalam News

Lokah, Feminichi Fathima, Moonwalk, Eko and others: 10 best Malayalam films of 2025 | Malayalam News

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Top 10 Malayalam movies of 2025: Although 2025 wasn’t as eventful for Malayalam cinema as 2024, mainly because the number of phenomenal hits and impressive works dipped, the year nonetheless saw the industry expand its horizons at the box office, entering the Rs 300 crore club for the first time. Subsequently, Malayalam cinema also made strides at the 71st National Film Awards, with Mohanlal earning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, actors Vijayaraghavan and Urvashi bagging trophies for their performances, and movies like Ullozhukku and Pookkaalam winning big. However, one can’t deny that there was a significant dearth of impressive mainstream movies, as well as out-of-the-box films, that made an impact at the box office, such as last year’s Manjummel Boys, Aavesham, Premalu, Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM), and Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, The Goat Life, Bramayugam, and Kishkindha Kaandam. While many highly anticipated commercial films utterly disappointed the audience, a couple of smaller, less ambitious works stole their hearts this time, proving once again that scale can never be the yardstick for quality. Nonetheless, 2025 also saw Malayalam cinema …

10 best acting performances of 2025: From Dhanush in Kuberaa to Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok Season 2

10 best acting performances of 2025: From Dhanush in Kuberaa to Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok Season 2

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The moment we come out of a theatre, with several other strangers, perplexed and somewhat hushed in the shared silence of having witnessed something beautiful, is there any other feeling in the world that can translate that? I don’t think so. 2025 gifted us many such experiences, thanks to the wondrous and life-affirming work from these gifted actors. It was an incredible year for Indian cinema, and here are some performances that brought me joy across various platforms and languages. Dhanush in a still from Kuberaa, and Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok Season 2. Basil Joseph in Ponman Basil Joseph is all types of wonderful in Ponman, showing that he can ace in dramatic roles as smoothly as he does in comedy. His gold dealer Ajesh arrives like a bumbling, side character- but as the film progresses, he asserts and takes the centre stage. This is his story to tell, and he can go to extreme measures to recover his money. The actor brings grit and remarkable depth to his portrait of a man who …

Producers reveal only 8.15% of 184 Malayalam films released in 2025 turned profit; success rate falls from 2024’s 10.63% | Malayalam News

Producers reveal only 8.15% of 184 Malayalam films released in 2025 turned profit; success rate falls from 2024’s 10.63% | Malayalam News

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Although the list of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time features three titles that hit screens in 2025, the year hasn’t been as good for the industry as 2024. In fact, while last year saw six movies crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, including Manjummel Boys that ended up grossing Rs 240.5 crore globally, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, that hasn’t been the case this year. Only three movies — Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Rs 303.67 crore), L2: Empuraan (Rs 265.5 crore), and Thudarum (Rs 234.5 crore) — managed to register three-digit collection figures so far in 2025. Meanwhile, the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has stepped forward now, revealing that less than 10 per cent of the movies that have hit the screens so far in 2025 have turned a profit. Among the 184 films released in theatres till now, the association revealed that only nine can be labelled as superhits, while six as hits, Onmanorama reported. Although three more major movies — Mohanlal’s Telugu-Malayalam fantasy actioner Vrusshabha, Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy Sarvam …

Parasakthi: Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph joins shoot for Sivakarthikeyan-Ravi Mohan starrer? Find out

Parasakthi: Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph joins shoot for Sivakarthikeyan-Ravi Mohan starrer? Find out

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Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan starrer Parasakthi is currently undergoing shooting, and it seems the cast is expanding by the day. In a recent update, Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph was spotted on the sets of the movie. A recently surfaced picture from the Parasakthi sets in Sri Lanka shows Basil Joseph sitting alongside Ravi Mohan. While an official announcement about his inclusion has not been made, it appears that he was in costume, suggesting he is playing a role. If confirmed, this would mark Basil’s debut in Tamil cinema. See the papped picture here: The filming of Parasakthi has been progressing at full speed for some time now. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film is headlined by Sivakarthikeyan and is expected to be a period political drama. The movie is based on the true events of the Anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu that took place in 1965. Apart from Sivakarthikeyan, the movie will feature an ensemble cast, including Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa Murali as co-leads. With Basil Joseph also joining the lineup, the film is …

Ponman on OTT: These 11 tweets show what netizens are saying after online release of Basil Joseph’s dark comedy actioner

Ponman on OTT: These 11 tweets show what netizens are saying after online release of Basil Joseph’s dark comedy actioner

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Ponman starring Basil Joseph in the lead role had hit the big screens earlier on January 30, 2025. As the movie arrived for streaming on JioHotstar on March 14, 2025, netizens have expressed their reactions to the same. Taking to their social media handle, one netizen penned their reaction, “Ponman 3.5 /5. Simple story with engaging screenplay. Basil Joseph = minimum guarantee.” Another user said, “#Ponman joins the elite list of  ‘One of the Finest Malayalam films ever done till date.’ Portrayed all human emotions impactfully in a most sensitive topic is a masterclass that Malayalam only can do. Lifetime performance for Basil Joseph. Must watch Masterpiece!!” A user on X (formerly Twitter) praised Basil Joseph’s acting and said, “Literally Me Situation for every Middle Class Guy! ‘I will Enjoy Every Situation. Battle through Hard Situations’ #PonMan. What an actor you are.” See the tweets here: The movie Ponman tells the story of PP Ajesh, a jewelry sales agent involved in a unique business—advancing gold jewelry to brides’ families on the condition that they repay …

Latest OTT Releases This Week: 22 new web series and movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more; Be Happy to The Electric State

Latest OTT Releases This Week: 22 new web series and movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more; Be Happy to The Electric State

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This week is filled with exciting OTT releases, including the films Be Happy, The Electric State, and more. The audience has the opportunity to enjoy these engaging stories from the comfort of their homes. Here is a brief look at the latest OTT releases this week on different platforms. 1. Be Happy Release Date: March 14, 2025 OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video Be Happy is a dance drama movie led by Abhishek Bachchan. It revolves around a father-daughter relationship. Shiv’s daughter, Dhara, dreams of participating in the country’s biggest dance reality show. 2. Azaad Release Date: March 14, 2025 OTT Platform: Netflix Azaad is an epic action adventure, which marked the debut of Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani. The film is about a stable boy and his bond of friendship with a horse named Azaad. 3. Vanvaas Release Date: March 14, 2025 OTT Platform: ZEE5 Vanvaas is a family drama starring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma in pivotal roles. The movie is about the struggle of parents in old age. 4. Aachari Baa Release Date: March …

New Malayalam OTT releases this week: Oru Jaathi Jaathakam, Ponman, Thrayam and more

New Malayalam OTT releases this week: Oru Jaathi Jaathakam, Ponman, Thrayam and more

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This week marks the release of new Malayalam films on OTT platforms. Oru Jaathi Jaathakam, Ponman, Thrayam, and other flicks are set to entertain the audience. With genres ranging from comedy to mystery, these films promise engaging stories. If you’re looking for something new to watch, these releases have got you covered. New Malayalam OTT releases this week 1. Thrayam Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sunny Wayne Directed by Sanjith Chandrasenan, Thrayam is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The film unfolds over a single night, following multiple interconnected stories. A honeytrapper deceives two friends, while a gang secretly blackmails women. Meanwhile, a driver discovers a dead body, leading to unexpected twists. As a police officer investigates, the film explores deception, fate, and unforeseen events. 2. Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal Cast: Joju George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Alencier Ley Lopez Directed by Sharan Venugopal, Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The story revolves around three brothers—Sethu, Bhaskaran, and Viswanathan—who have grown apart over the years. When their mother slips into a coma, they reunite after a long separation. …

Basil Joseph EXCLUSIVE Interview: ‘I am so happy to have that space of a successful actor, a very bankable actor’

Basil Joseph EXCLUSIVE Interview: ‘I am so happy to have that space of a successful actor, a very bankable actor’

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Basil Joseph was recently seen in the movie, Ponman which was released on January 30, 2025, and is running successfully in theaters. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, the actor-director spills the details about his movie, upcoming projects, and strong friendship with Minnal Murali’s Tovino Thomas. Basil Joseph Interview 1. Ponman depicts a tale of dowry, which is a tumultuous subject even today in our society, but uses a narrative of humor to present it. How did such a story materialize and how did you get involved in it?  Ans. Yeah. It’s like a different point of view that’s the most exciting thing about, Ponman. You know, when you talk about dowry and its problems, you’ll always end up with the cliched, melodramatic version of, a point of view from the women, the victim… the women who were affected by the dowry. Dowry is something you know, it’s like a business when a girl is about to get married. It’s not just about the girl who is going to be affected by this thing. It’s about …