Vineeth Sreenivasan’s Varshangalkku Shesham is a love letter to the 80s and 90s film industry. While it received mixed reviews compared to the others on this list, it is a crucial film to discuss because it highlights a trend: the return of nostalgia. The film follows two friends chasing cinema dreams from Kerala to Madras. While critics noted its lengthy runtime, the film works as a tribute to the old guard. It lacks the sharpness of Premalu , but it has a warmth that feels like a hug. It suggests that while Malayalam cinema is innovating forward, it is also looking back with great fondness.
The common thread linking these recent releases is . There is no patronizing spoon-feeding. Manjummel Boys assumes you know geography; Bramayugam assumes you understand subtext; Premalu assumes you have felt embarrassment. recent malayalam movies released