1Chola (2019)4.0/5Star: Joju George,Nimisha Sajayan,Akhil ViswanathThere is none of the ‘prettiness’ of commercial cinema here. There are moments when you are left flinching. There may be bits in the denouement that we don’t understand, but even that can be appreciated as the complications of emotions rising from life-changing situations
2Moothon (2019)4.0/5Star: Nivin Pauly,Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub,Shashank Arora,Sobhita Dhulipala,Omkar Das Manikpuri,Roshan Mathew,Dileesh Pothan,Sujith ShankarThe spine of Moothon is a powerful story that is a meditation on gender identity and love
3Roudram 2018 (2019)4.0/5Star: Ranji Panikker,KPAC LeelaRoudram 2018 is not an ode to the resilient Malayali, but it is a resounding testament to the time we survived and a warranting reminder of it.
4Jallikattu (2019)4.0/5Star: Sabumon Abdusamad,Chemban Vinod Jose,Antony VargheseJallikettu is a visual experience to behold on the big screen. A spectacle - at times unnerving, appalling - and thrilling at the same time
5Ambili (2019)4.0/5Star: Soubin Shahir,Tanvi Ram,Naveen NazimAmbili is a slice of life film, and though certain scenes seem to defy logic, you can still embrace it, warts and all. As quirky as Ambili is, his dialogues are filled with wit and puns
6Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikuvo (2019)4.0/5Star: Biju Menon,Samvrutha Sunil,Alencier Ley Lopez,Sudhi Koppa,Saiju Kurup,Bhagath ManuelSathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo works because of the storytelling, but also because everyone seems to have done their best.
718am Padi (2019)4.0/5Star: Mammootty,Prithviraj Sukumaran,Unni Mukundan,Manoj K. JayanThe movie can be considered as a text book for the adolescents of the Gen Z era. It’s also a film for the dreamers, the chasers, the distracted and the nostalgic minds
8Unda (2019)4.0/5Star: Mammootty,Shine Tom Chacko,Jacob Gregory,Kalabhavan Shajohn,Dileesh Pothan,Bhagwan Tiwari,Omkar Das ManikpuriUnda is an unbridled entertainer with a heart that makes you root for the Kerala Police. It opens your eyes to the gap between the administration, the bureaucracy, and the working force.
9Uyare (2019)4.0/5Star: Tovino Thomas,Asif Ali,Parvathy,Samyuktha MenonThe film has broken the stereotypical Mollywood formula of putting the superstar hero at the centre of a tale and making him find a way out of some trouble or the other.
10Stand Up (2019)3.5/5Star: Rajisha Vijayan,Nimisha Sajayan,Arjun Ashokan,Divya Gopinath,Sunil Sukhada,Sajitha Madathil,Rajesh SharmaStand Up is a celebration of the sisterhood. It is a woman's journey from being a victim to a survivor.
11Helen (2019)3.5/5Star: Lal,Aju Varghese,Anna Ben,Binu PappuHelen is about a girl's survival, after being locked up in a freezer
12Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal (2019)3.5/5Star: Dileesh Pothan,Riddhi Kumar,Vinayakan,Padmavati Rao,Saiju KurupThe first half of the movie makes you feel like you are on a trip on the pretty island, followed by a brief stay amidst the people there.
13Vikruthi (2019)3.5/5Star: Soubin Shahir,Suraj Venjaramoodu,Baburaj,Bhagath Manuel,Sudhi Koppa,Surabhi Lakshmi,Irshad,Jaffer Idukki,Sudheer KaramanaVikruthi makes us laugh, cry and moreover apply a lot more empathy before sharing that troll that looks innocent and tempting on your phone screens
14Aadya Rathri (2019)3.5/5Star: Biju Menon,Aju Varghese,Anaswara Rajan,Vijayaraghavan,Pauly Valsan,Manoj GuinessThe simple film with a message has been very well crafted and is directed by Jibu Jacob with colourful visuals by Sadhik Kabeer and Bijibal’s music.
15Manoharam (2019)3.5/5Star: Vineeth Sreenivasan,Indrans,Basil Joseph,Deepak Parambol,Hareesh Peradi,Jude Anthany Joseph,Delhi GaneshMonoharam is as beautiful as its title. Isn't it interesting to see a talented man, whom society considers an underdog, reaching great heights? Like David and Goliath, here we see Manoharan making his life Manoharam.
16Ganagandharvan (2019)3.5/5Star: Mammootty,Manoj K. Jayan,Rafi,Sudheer Karamana,Maniyanpilla Raju,Sunil Sukhada,Devan,Salim Kumar,Kochu PremanRamesh Pisharody has used comedy effectively to keep the smart script engaging even when it veers to the melodrama territory and touches serious legal topics
17Pailwaan (2019)3.5/5Star: Kichcha Sudeepa,Suniel Shetty,Aakanksha Singh
18Finals (2019)3.5/5Star: Rajisha Vijayan,Niranj,Suraj Venjaramoodu,Sona Nair,Maniyanpilla Raju,MuthumaniThe best part about Finals is how Arun succeeds to keep the audience guessing. Just when you think that the film will choose a predictable path, he somehow delightfully veers away
19Rameshan Oru Peralla (2019)3.5/5Star: Manikandan Patta,Krishna Kumar,Rajesh Sharma,Krishnan BalakrishnanThe flaws in the movie can be easily ignored considering the intriguing storyline, interesting background score and suitable cinematography.
20Kalki (2019)3.5/5Star: Tovino Thomas,Samyuktha Menon,Saiju Kurup,Harish UtthamanThe movie is Tovino through and through. He just grabs the audience with his rugged look, moustache, charm and aura
