The
year
2016
so
far,
has
been
a
good
one
for
Mollywood
in
many
aspects.
The
number
of
hit
films
have
increased
in
comparison
with
the
previous
years
and
more
importantly,
most
of
the
films
turned
out
to
be
quality
works.
Another
aspect
for
which
Malayalam
film
industry
can
be
proud
of
is
the
increasing
number
of
debut
film-makers.
Many
new
talented
film-makers
have
made
a
mark
in
this
year
so
far.
Here,
we
list
some
of
the
debut
directors,
who
made
a
lasting
impression
in
the
year
2016
so
far,
by
making
quality
films.
Go
through
the
slides
to
read
more..
Dileesh
Pothan
Maheshinte
Prathikaram,
was
a
film
that
explored
the
capabilities
of
a
simple
storyline.
Most
of
you
would
agree
to
the
fact
that
the
film
is
one
of
the
best
in
the
recent
times
and
the
brilliance
of
Dileesh
Pothan
has
been
written
all
over
the
film.
Omar
Lulu
Not
many
would
have
expected
a
small
film
named
Happy
Wedding,
to
make
it
big
at
the
box-office.
Omar
Lulu,
who
captained
the
film,
showed
his
expertise
in
making
a
perfect
entertainer
and
he
definitely
finds
a
place
in
this
list.
Jayaprakash
Radhakrishnan
Lens,
directed
by
Jayaprakash
Radhakrishnan
did
receive
glorious
reviews
upon
its
release.
The
director
took
up
one
such
subject
with
due
social
importance
and
moulded
it
into
a
thriller,
which
wouldn't
make
you
bored
even
for
a
second.
Khalid
Rahman
Anuraga
Karikkin
Vellam
is
one
of
the
best
feel-good
entertainers
in
the
recent
times.
Khalid
Rahman,
brother
of
renowned
cinematographer
Shyju
Khalid,
went
on
to
do
a
splendid
job
without
showing
any
inhibitions
of
a
debut
film-maker.
The
film
received
praises
from
critics
as
well
as
audiences.
Shanavas
K
Bavakutty
Much
was
expected
from
Shanavas
K
Bavakutty
and
he
rightly
delivered
the
goods.
Kismath,
the
directorial
debut
of
Shanavas
K
Bavakutty,
has
hit
the
right
chords
and
the
writer-director
deserves
a
grand
applause
for
the
good
work.
Johnpaul
George
Johnpaul
George
came
with
a
small
movie
Guppy,
which
so
far
has
won
the
hearts
of
the
people
who
have
watched
the
film.
The
director
is
receiving
praises
for
his
craftsmanship
and
hopefully,
more
honours
would
come
in
the
way
of
the
director
in
the
coming
days.
In
the
past
two
weeks,
Mollywood
witnessed
the
arrival
of
two
debut
directors
in
the
form
of
Johnpaul
George
and
Shanavas
K
Bavakutty.
Their
films
Guppy
and
Kismath
respectively,
have
been
receiving
glorious
reviews
from
the
critics.
Many
more
young
film-makers
are
in
the
pipeline
to
make
their
debut
this
year.
This
week's
release
IDI,
starring
Jayasurya
would
mark
the
debut
of
actor
Sajid
Yahiya
as
a
director.
Actor
Soubin
Shair
is
also
making
his
debut
as
a
director,
with
an
upcoming
film
titled
Parava.
It
is
also
a
positive
sign
to
see
stars
opting
to
do
films
of
debut
film-makers.
Prithviraj's
upcoming
film
Ezra
is
being
directed
by
debutante
Jayakrishnan.
Similarly,
Mammootty's
next
project
would
be
directed
by
debutante
Haneef
Adeni.