: An action-comedy featuring Fahadh Faasil as the quirky gangster "Ranga." It earned over ₹155 crore and became a cultural phenomenon for its "Eda Mone" catchphrase.

: This survival drama, based on a harrowing true story at the Guna Caves, became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, earning over ₹242 crore . Critics and audiences alike praised its technical brilliance and themes of friendship.

Beyond commercial success, 2024 was a year of bold artistic risks. Top Rated Malayalam Movies - IMDb

Malayalam cinema isn’t just the best in India right now — it’s among the best in the world in terms of storytelling. 🏆

The Malayalam Cinema Industry is on a roll in 2024. Discovered primarily by cinephiles all over the country through OTT platforms, Facebook·We Thought Ullozhukku

From cerebral sci-fi and tense thrillers to poignant social dramas, the first half of 2024 has been a masterclass in storytelling. As we cross the midway point of the year, we look back at the films that defined the last six months—the critical darlings, the crowd-pleasers, and the hidden gems.