8 Award-winning Malayalam Movies You Should Watch On OTT Before 2023 Ends

Home will always be one of the best feel-good Malalayalam movies in recenet times. It tells a touching story of generations and the subsequent gaps that hang wide open in our households like loose cupboard doors. So many things about the film felt familiar, felt like home. With a lot of emotions and fun, the movie keeps you entertained throughout. Home is currently streaming on OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.

This film portrays the journey of a young Islamic girl determined to fulfill her desire of reciting the Islamic prayer, Azaan, before the conclusion of her student life. Despite her aspirations, she encounters opposition from conservative elements aiming to thwart her wishes. The narrative unfolds the challenges she faces and the subsequent events that follow her pursuit. You can watch the full movie on OTTplatform Zee5.

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, written by S. Hareesh, is also about a man who undergoes such a transformation – except that it is the inverse of what happens in In Franz Kafka’s novella The Metamorphosis. Mammootty who playeda a lead role in the movie, narrates the story of boundless love flavoured with fantasy. It will take you like listening to a fairytale story which is set in two different worlds with mysterious ideas. The movie 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam' was released on the OTT platform Netflix.

This narrative follows three police officers forced to flee when falsely accused of a crime orchestrated by corrupt authorities. Amidst a landscape of political corruption and bureaucratic hurdles, they navigate a treacherous path, evading arrest while grappling with the intricacies of a compromised system. Directed by Martin Prakkat, Nayattu stars Kunchacko Boban, Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead. Nayattu is available to watch on Netflix.

The Great Indian Kitchen is a must-watch about patriarchy in recent years.  From showing the day-to-day routine of a homemaker to curbing women rights, the film is a perfect reflection of society. The Great Indian Kitchen, which is now available on the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video.

The story revolves around a young man named Ananthan who returns to his ancestral village and gets involved in a series of supernatural events surrounding an ancient shrine, black magic, and a mythical serpent. The film explores themes of folklore, magic, and the battle between good and evil. It's noted for its visual richness, engaging storytelling, and strong performances. Anandabhadram was based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameswaran and was also dubbed in Tamil, Telugu and English languages. The movie is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

It is a heart-touching movie, about four brothers who share a complex relationship with each other, due to the absence of their parents, and how the presence of three women in their lives change them. The film is an honest, vulnerable portrayal of masculinity that makes the love story more endearing to watch. Kumbalangi Nights was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime Video in 2020.

The tale revolves around Mulla, a young orphan on a poignant quest to find his friend, Akbar. Set against the backdrop of a heartfelt journey, the narrative weaves themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the pursuit of belonging. As Mulla navigates through life's challenges, the story encapsulates his determination, innocence, and the profound significance of kinship in his pursuit for reunification. The movie is currently streaming on Zee5.