2017 Best Malayalam Movies -

A political drama where a man is forced to become a pawn (like a puppet Ram) in a corrupt election game, leading to a violent power struggle.

A retired cop (Mohanlal) comes back to catch a serial killer targeting corrupt individuals. 2017 best malayalam movies

A raw, chaotic, and hyperlocal look at a gang of pork-selling, party-loving youth in Angamaly, a small town in Kerala, and their turf wars over a meat shop. A political drama where a man is forced

Here’s a detailed review and retrospective of the best Malayalam movies of 2017—a landmark year often hailed as the beginning of the "new wave" or the Malayalam cinema renaissance. 2017 wasn't just a good year for Malayalam cinema; it was transformative. The industry moved decisively away from formulaic star vehicles toward content-driven, realistic, and genre-bending films. This was the year when "small films" with strong scripts started consistently outperforming big-budget masala movies at the box office. Directors like Lijo Jose Pellissery, Mahesh Narayan, and Dileesh Pothan became household names, and actors like Fahadh Faasil, Tovino Thomas, and Nivin Pauly redefined stardom through risky, unconventional choices. Here’s a detailed review and retrospective of the

A kinetic, almost documentary-like experience. The film’s 11-minute single-take climax (involving a chaotic festival and a chase) is already legendary. Lijo Pellissery captures the smell, taste, and noise of small-town Kerala—the porotta-beef feasts, the local slang, the casual violence. The ensemble acting is astonishing, given most had never acted before. Verdict: A cult classic. A sensory overload in the best way. 5. Eeda (The Leftover) Director: B. Ajithkumar Cast: Shane Nigam, Nimisha Sajayan

Below is a detailed review of the top 10 Malayalam movies of 2017, categorized by impact and craft. (The Lead and the Witness) Director: Dileesh Pothan Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nimisha Sajayan