Top Imdb Rated Malayalam Movies Best 2021 ✮

Beyond the Gold Standard: The Top IMDb Rated Malayalam Movies That Redefine ‘Best’

For decades, movie buffs around the globe have treated IMDb ratings as the democratic voice of cinema. While Bollywood often dominates headlines and Hollywood rules the box office, a quiet revolution has been brewing in the lush landscapes of Kerala. Malayalam cinema, often referred to as Mollywood, has consistently punched above its weight class, producing gems that rival the best of world cinema.

• Genre: Drama
• Director: Sanjay Gadhvi
• Cast: Arjun Krishna, Ahasha, Senthil Kumar

Arguably the most visually stunning film on this list, Kumbalangi Nights shattered the stereotype of the "angry young Malayali man." Set in a fishing hamlet, it explores toxic masculinity, brotherhood, and mental health. top imdb rated malayalam movies best

Although its IMDb score is slightly lower than the others, Jallikattu was India’s official entry to the Oscars. It is a visceral, adrenaline-pumping chase film about a buffalo that escapes a slaughterhouse and turns an entire village into a savage mob. It is unlike any Indian film you have ever seen. Beyond the Gold Standard: The Top IMDb Rated

1. Manichitrathazhu (1993) – IMDb: 8.8

• Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
• Why it’s a classic: Often called India’s finest horror film, this Shobana and Mohanlal starrer blends folklore, comedy, and mental health brilliantly. The legendary "Nagavalli" reveal is iconic.
• Don’t miss: The climax where Ganga (Shobana) dances with possessed rage.

• Genre: Drama
• Director: Senthil Kumar
• Cast: Jayasuriyan, Sujatha Shukla, Pooja Ramachandran

(1987): At 8.9, this film features Mammootty in one of his most powerful roles as a schoolteacher labeled "insane" by a superstitious society. Nadodikkattu Genre: Drama Director: Sanjay Gadhvi Cast: Arjun Krishna,