– IMDb: 8.2 A survival thriller based on a true story of a group of friends attempting a daring rescue at the Guna Caves. It became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of its time upon release. Best for Beginners
– IMDb: 8.8 A heartwarming family drama centered on a humble father’s struggle to reconnect with his sons in the digital age. It is a fan-favorite on Amazon Prime Video. top imdb rated malayalam movies best
The "New Gen" wave of Malayalam cinema has brought global attention to the industry through realistic narratives and high production values. – IMDb: 8
– IMDb: 8.5 A seminal film for modern Malayalam cinema, focusing on the dysfunctional relationship between four brothers in a coastal village. Critics at The Hollywood Reporter India picked it as one of the 25 best Indian films of the 21st century. It is a fan-favorite on Amazon Prime Video
– IMDb: 8.9 A haunting exploration of mental health and social stigma. It tells the story of a normal school teacher who is driven to the brink because of his family's history of mental illness and society's refusal to see him as anything else.