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Despite being overshadowed by the actor Dileep’s legal controversies, Ramaleela is a sharp political thriller. It openly allegorizes the Ramayana with modern power politics. The screenplay by Sachy is tight, and the twist in the third act is genuinely shocking. The film’s cynical take on democracy and media manipulation feels prescient. Verdict: Watch it for the script, not the star. 7. Godha (The Wrestler) Director: Basil Joseph Cast: Tovino Thomas, Wamiqa Gabbi, Renji Panicker

A wanted fugitive and a struggling actress, former lovers, cross paths again in the backwaters of Kerala. Their past and a looming crime threaten their second chance. 2017 best malayalam movies

Based on the real-life 2014 evacuation of Indian nurses from war-torn Tikrit, Iraq, by the Indian government and a rogue journalist. Despite being overshadowed by the actor Dileep’s legal

A retired cop (Mohanlal) comes back to catch a serial killer targeting corrupt individuals. The film’s cynical take on democracy and media

A masterclass in minimalist storytelling. The film has no songs, no fight scenes, and no villain in the traditional sense—yet it’s gripping. Fahadh Faasil as the stoic, unpredictable thief Prasad is a revelation, but Suraj Venjaramoodu (as the sub-inspector) delivers a career-best performance, oscillating between comic exasperation and quiet authority. The script by Sajeev Pazhoor is razor-sharp, using a single incident to critique the absurdities of the legal system and human ego. Verdict: A near-perfect satire-drama. Essential viewing. 2. Take Off Director: Mahesh Narayan Cast: Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Asif Ali