Malayalam films to look forward to in 2024: ‘Aattam’ and ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ to ‘Bramayugam’
The Hindu
After a landmark 2023, here are some of the most exciting Malayalam films to watch out for this year
The year gone by, 2023, was quite an unprecedented year for Malayalam cinema with a record number of theatrical releases, but only a few of them managed to bring the masses to the theatres. By all indications, 2024 may well have a different script in store for the industry with a slew of much-hyped, big ticket releases lined up all through the year. But, more than the young and upcoming stars, it is the established superstars who seem to be having some of the exciting projects in their kitty. Some of them seem to have decided to reinvent themselves, going by the kind of films they have signed up for.
Here is a quick look at some of the Malayalam titles to look forward to in 2024 —
Aattam
On the first Friday of the year arrives Anand Ekarshi’s debut film Aattam, one of the much awaited films of the year, which garnered rave reviews during its sojourn across the film festival circuit. Zarin Shihab, Vinay Forrt, Kalabhavan Shajon and a host of talented actors star in this film set around a drama troupe, within which a scandal explodes, as the lone female member in the group contends with bruised egos and internal politics.
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Abraham Ozler
Actor Jayaram seems to be aiming at a makeover in this film directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, who previously made the acclaimed thriller Anjaam Paathira and the Aadu series. From the trailers, Ozler, the titular character, appears to be a detective who is suffering from insomnia. The rumours of Mammootty appearing in a cameo in the film have heightened after the release of the trailer.