5 Must-Watch Movies By Lal Jose That Shouldn't Be Missed

Diamond Necklace, directed by Lal Jose and released in 2012, delves into the life of Dr. Arun Kumar, portrayed by Fahadh Faasil, a prosperous and affluent medical practitioner. Arun's existence takes unforeseen twists as he becomes entangled with multiple women, leading to intricate relationships and ethical dilemmas. The film thoughtfully explores themes of love, relationships, and the repercussions of one's choices. The movie features a talented cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Samvrutha Sunil, Gauthami Nair, and Anusree, in pivotal roles. The film hit theaters in 2012 and received positive reviews from both critics and audiences for its compelling narrative and realistic portrayal of complex characters.

Mammootty's "Pattalam," was a heartwarming entertainer, graced the big screens in 2003. The story delves into the lives of individuals within the army and explores the dynamics of their relationships. Notably, the film introduced actress Tessa to the Malayalam film industry. Directed by Laljose and scripted by Reji Nair, "Pattalam" boasts a stellar cast including Biju Menon, Jyothirmayi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Innocent, Sudheesh, Salimkumar, Sukumari, and others.

Directed by Lal Jose, ‘Neelathamara’ was released in 2009. The film featured Archana Kavi and Kailash in significant roles and was a remake of the 1979 film of the same name. It's a romantic drama that revolves around the life of a young woman named Kunjimalu, portrayed by Archana Kavi, who falls in love with her cousin, Sreeji, played by Kailash. Apart from Archana Kavi and Kailash, the film features Rima Kallingal, Samvrutha Sunil, Amala Paul and Sreedevi Unni in the supporting roles.

It is one of the heart-touching movies in Malayalam. The movie was inspired by the Suryanelli rape case. It tells the story of a girl pushed into a sex racket by the boy she loved. The film was directed by Lal Jose and Babu Janardhanan. The movie stars Salim Kumar, Muktha, Samvrutha Sunil, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles.  Salim Kumar won the Kerala State film award for the second best actor for his outstanding performance in the movie.

'Classmates' is one of the best campus dramas made in Malayalam Cinema.The movie had actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Narain, and Jayasurya essaying the leadroles. A bunch of friends coming back to their college, for a reunion after years and recollecting their stories forms the crux of the movie. The film explores themes like love, loss, betrayal, and nostalgia about college days.  It's a remarkable portrayal of the intricacies of these relationships and experiences.