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Top 6 Must-watch Sports Movies In Malayalam
Sports drama is a genre of film that combines elements of sports and storytelling. It typically revolves around athletes or teams facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and achieving their goals. These movies often highlight themes like determination, teamwork, and perseverance. They can be both inspiring and emotional, as they explore the personal journeys of the characters both on and off the field. Here's a list of some popular sports movies in Malayalam, that every sports enthusiast should watch.
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Captain
The film depicts the life of former Indian footballer V.P. Sathyan, played by Jayasurya, and delves into his journey, struggles, and achievements as the captain of the Indian national football team. Jayasurya, who portrayed the lead role of Sathyan, was much appreciated for his performance as a tragic hero in the movie. The film directed by Prajesh Sen premiered in theaters and went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies in Malayalam cinema.
Godha
Godha', directed by Basil Joseph in 2017, tells the story of a Punjabi girl's dream to become a wrestling champion. Wamiqa Gabbi who played the lead role in the movie marked her debut movie in Malayalam. Tovino Thomas played a pivotal role opposite Wamiqa in the movie. It's a heartwarming sports drama filled with humor and decent performances.
1983
This film follows the story of a passionate cricket fan and his experiences during the 1983 Cricket World Cup. It also shows the transformation of Indian society in the last 30 years. Abrid Shine made his directorial debut with the film "1983," featuring Nivin Pauly and Anoop Menon in the lead roles.
Speed Track
It narrates the tale of Arjun, a youthful athlete poised to make history with his remarkable speed and unwavering determination. The movie is set against the backdrop of a sports college starring Dileep, Gajala, Riyaz Khan and Madhu Warrier in the lead roles. The movie was directed by S. L. Puram Jayasurya and produced by Subair.
Karinkunnam Sixes
The movie revolves around women's basketball and portrays the journey of a women's basketball team. The film was directed by Deepu Karunakaranan and starred actors Manju Warrier and Anoop Menon in the lead roles. In 2016, Manju Warrier was honored with the Best Actress award at the Asianet Film Awards for her performances in the film.
Sudani From Nigeria
The story follows a Nigerian football player who joins a club in Malappuram, Kerala for a sevens football tournament. As he gets is injured, Majeed the football manager lets him stay at his house and over time, they develop a close bond. Directed by Zakariya, the movie 'Sundani from Nigeria' follows a simple subject deeply rooted to the life of football lovers of Malabar region and turning it into an engaging emotional entertainer. The major roles in the movie were portrayed by Soubin Shahir and Samuel Robinson.
