Top 10 Must Watch Underrated Malayalam Movies Over Last Decade

Directed by Rahul Raji Nair, the film 'Ottamuri Velicham' is a one of the best movies ever made in Malayalam over the last decade. The film which  tells the story of a young woman who get married a man, treated as an object to take out his all frustrations on her. Like a complete emotional entertainer, it addresses the important social issues like  women's struggle for liberation, martial rape and women insecurities.  The characters  in the movie which represents the emotions like anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness in deep manner. The film was released in 2017 and bagged four State Film Awards for Best Film, Best Editor, Best Character and Special Jury Award. 

Like  a complete erotic drama, the movie which tells the story of three men, who are fed-up with their marital life and finding a solution together to solve their problems. It is a real representation of incidents that we had seen in our-day today life. Like a situational satire, the movie broke all usual chaos atmosphere around us. 'Vedivazhipadu' marks the directorial debut of  Shambhu Purushothaman. Starring Indrajith Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Murali Gopy, Saiju Kurup, Anumol, Sreejith Ravi, Anusree and Mythili in lead roles, the film has received halfhearted response from the audience as well as critics. 

Rajeev Ravi's 'Kammattipadam' is a realistic tale from the perspective of the people who were marginalized in the society in terms of caste and money. It  gives us the lessons of  how the industrialization destroyed the lives of back-ward section in our society. The movie also explores the themes like gangster attacks, battle for land-ownership and romance. Actors Dulquer Salman and Vinayakan had grabbed the audience and critics attention for their performances in the movie. It is a beautiful thriller drama made in Malayalam in recent times. 

The film 'Kismath' is a tragic-love drama, which discusses how religion and caste act as disruptive force to destroy  human relationship. Based on true incident , the movie tells the love story of muslim boy who fall in love with a dalit woman against all odds. Director by Shanavas, the film featured Shane Nigam and Shruthy Menon in lead roles.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's  Angamaly Diaries , is one of the highest grossing  movies ever made in Malayalam in recent times. Like a mass entertainer, the film tells the story of local people and their life at Angamaly, a region in Kerala. It marked debut of actor Vincent Pepe to showbiz. The actor won the hearts with his performance in the movie. 

'Eeda' is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, that tells  a love story on the background of politics. Like a complete political-romantic movie, which shows how politics became a important factor in romantic-relationship. Directed by B Ajithkumar, the featured actors Shane Nigam and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles. The film was released in 2018, and received good response from the audience. 

 'Unda' is a second directorial debut of Khalid Rahman after 'Anuraga Karikkin Vellam'. Like a complete police drama, it featured Mega star Mammootty in lead role.  The director who failed to make a political statement through the film. 

Director by Nassem Basheer the film ' Kettiyolu Ente Maalakha' is a simple love story it depicts the story of a young man and how his life changed after the marriage.  Like a post-wedding love drama, the film  which discusses the martial life and complications in marriage life. Actor Asif Ali who played the role of 'Sleevchachaan' gained attention of audience as well as critics. 

Like a complete female centric movie, it tells the story of rape victim or survivor. Starring Rajisha Vijayan and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles, the film which follows the stand-up drama mode. Directed by State Award Winner Vidhu Vincent, the film received mixed response from the audience. 

The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the highly acclaimed movies ever made in Malayalam Cinema. Directed by Jeo Baby, the movie portrays the life a women after marriage. It also discusses the gender issues and believes of patriarchy society in the story line. Written by director himself, the featured actress Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu in lead roles. The film has bagged to three  State Film Awards for  categories like Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Sound Designer.