Best Malayalam Biopic Movies To Watch On OTT

Aami is a biographical film that delves into the life of the esteemed Indian author Kamala Surayya. Released in 2018, the movie stars Manju Warrier in the lead role, bringing to life the poet's experiences and literary contributions. Renowned filmmaker Kamal, also known as Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, has both written the screenplay and directed the film. The cast includes Murali Gopy, Anoop Menon, Tovino Thomas, Rahul Madhav, Vinaya Prasad, Adil Ibrahim, and others.

However, controversy surrounded the movie as a petition was filed in the Kerala High Court seeking a ban, alleging that it promotes the controversial concept of Love Jihad. Despite the legal challenge, the court refused to stay the film's release. You can watch the movie on Zee5.

Directed by Hariharan, the movie portrays the life of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, a historical figure and one of the earliest freedom fighters in India. The film features Mammootty in the titular role and explores Pazhassi Raja's resistance against the British East India Company during the 18th century. The movie is known for its grand scale, historical accuracy, and Mammootty's compelling performance. The movie 'Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja' is available for streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

The movie is based on the real-life tragic love story of Kanchanamala and Moideen, set in the 1960s in the town of Mukkam in Kerala. The film features Prithviraj Sukumaran as Moideen and Parvathy Thiruvothu as Kanchanamala. Directed by RS Vimal, the movie earned critical acclaim for its compelling performances, skilled direction, and emotional depth. The soundtrack composed by M. Jayachandran also received widespread appreciation. Ennu Ninte Moideen was released on Disney+Hotstar.

The movie directed by Lenin Rajendran narrates the story of renowned painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma. Cinematographer Santhosh Sivan and Karthika Nair appear in lead roles. It also narrates the story of epic character Pururavas. The biopic was screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala. The film received mixed reviews upon its release. The film marked the acting debut of noted cinematographer Santhosh Sivan, who essayed the role of Raja Ravi Varma. Makaramanju was released om SunNXT.

'Captain' unfolds the life narrative of the revered sports personality V.P. Sathyan, brought to life by Jayasurya, who served as the captain of the Indian National Football Team. The film meticulously captures the hurdles, victories, and defining moments that shaped Sathyan's remarkable journey within the realm of Indian football. Helmed by first-time director Prajesh Sen, the cast includes Jayasurya, Anu Sithara, Renji Panicker, and Siddique in pivotal roles, contributing to the movie's central narrative. Captain is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.

Helmed by Rosshan Andrrews, 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' is a cinematic rendition of the legendary highwayman who roamed the central Travancore region of Kerala in the 19th century. Nivin Pauly takes on the titular role, portraying Kochunni's Robin Hood-esque exploits and his crusade against social injustices. The film garnered widespread acclaim for its narrative, performances, and production quality. You can watch the movie 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' on Amazon Prime Video.

The film directed by Kamal and is based on the life of J.C. Daniel, who is considered the father of Malayalam cinema. The movie stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as J.C. Daniel and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. 'Celluloid' explores the challenges and struggles faced by J.C. Daniel in making the first Malayalam feature film, titled 'Vigathakumaran', in the early 1920s. The film is known for its historical significance in portraying the inception of Malayalam cinema. The movie 'Celluloid' is available for streaming on SunNXT.