With its nostalgic 80s and 90s aesthetic, a brilliant comic turn by Renji Panicker (playing the father), and Aju Varghese’s hilarious sidekick act, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana became an instant classic. It taught us that sometimes, the best love stories are the ones that take their time to grow.
Several films pushed the boundaries of storytelling and received recognition at state and national levels: 2014 released malayalam movies
Amidst the successes, several smaller films deserved more attention. Ottal , a Malayalam adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s "Vanka," was a poignant film about a boy abandoned by his father. It won several national and international awards but was largely unseen by the general public. Njan Steve Lopez , directed by Rajeev Ravi, was a gritty, realistic portrayal of urban youth and police brutality, featuring a brilliant debut by Farhaan Faasil. It was a critical darling but only a moderate commercial success. The year also saw failures like God’s Own Country , London Bridge , and Angry Babies in Love , proving that star power or trendy titles alone could not guarantee success. With its nostalgic 80s and 90s aesthetic, a
It was a year of tight scripts, shorter runtimes, and music that didn't force the audience to take a bathroom break. Ottal , a Malayalam adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s