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5 Best Thriller Movies Of Lijo Pellisery Jose That You Must See

Author Maneesha IK | Published: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 06:39 PM [IST]

Lijo Pellisery Jose is one of the most successful filmmakers of the Malayalam Film Industry. His experience and vision in film making have altered the dynamics of Indian cinema. The director has, in the last two decades, made some of the most remarkable movies. From Jallikattu to Nayakan; here is a list of the top 5 movies of the Lijo Pellisery Jose that left a lasting impact on audiences.

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Jallikattu

Jallikattu

'Jallikattu' is a must-watch movie for all action-thriller movie lovers that tells the tale of a buffalo running amok in order to save its life from the butcher. Based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh and stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran. It was the third Malayalam film, which nominated as India's official entry to 93rd Academy Awards. 'Jallikattu' is one of Lijo's best films because the director is regarded as the master of cult cinema.

Double Barrel

Double Barrel

It tells the tale of a pair of diamonds ‘Laila and Majnu’ that had to remain together to hold value. The quest for these diamonds by various characters drives the movie forward. More than an action movie, it is comic thriller which makes you laugh loud. The film was written and directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The ensemble cast is top-notch featuring Prithviraj, Arya, Indrajith, Asif Ali, Swathi Reddy and Sunny Wayne.

Angamaly Diaries

Angamaly Diaries

Starring Antony Varghese in a significant role, Angamaly Diaries is an action-thriller directed by Lijo Pellisery Jose. The movie opens with a gang life and wide eyed admiration of gangs by the movie's lead hero Vincent Pepe. The plot centers around his encounter with them as well as having his own gang of friends. Antony Varghese who played lead role in the movie, was the major attraction of the movie. The film was released in the theaters and declared a blockbuster hit.

City of God

City of God

The movie's plot interconnected events in the lives of Tamil laborers in the state with conflicts between the real estate mafia and various commercial organizations in Kochi. It also shows the dark side of city life and how it has become so violent, brutal and almost adulterous. The film was directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and featured Indrajith Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvoath in the lead roles.

Nayakan

Nayakan

Lijo Jose Pellissery made his directorial debut with the Malayalam movie Nayakan. This film is about a Kathakali artist Varadhan Unni who joins the underworld to avenge the murder of his father and sister at the hands of the underworld don Sankar Das. Then it goes on to show how he accomplishes the mission. The film was released in theaters in 2010 and received mixed responses from the audience and critics.

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