Reminiscences of Anweshippin Kandethum: 5 Malayalam Thrillers You Must Watch

With the release of films like Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, and Premalu, the Malayalam film industry has drawn attention for its outstanding screenplays. As these films become more well-known throughout the nation, they demonstrate that, as long as the material is great, language is not an obstacle. These are the top five Malayalam thriller films to watch if you’re seeking for some amazing material.

Recollections

Memories, a 2013 Malayalam crime thriller, attracted a lot of attention due to its premise and stellar cast. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, SP Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Meghana Raj, Miya George, Suresh Krishna, and Rahul Madhav, the slasher thriller is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film centers on an inebriated police officer who must look into a string of murders. Critics gave it favorable reviews, and at the box office, movie became a big financial success. The film had such an effect that audiences began to regard it as a cult classic.

Drishyam

Drishyam, a 2013 film directed by Jeethu Joseph, is one of those suspenseful films that will have you on the edge of your seat till the very end. It centers on George Kutty, who has a happy life with his spouse and daughters. But as the oldest daughter commits an inadvertent crime, their lives turn into a nightmare, and George decides to do all in his power to keep his family safe. Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Asha Sharath, Siddique, Roshan Basheer, and Neeraj Madhav are among the actors that appear in the film.

Anja Pathiraa

Anjaam Pathiraa, which starred Kuchacko Boban and Sharaf U Dheen in the key roles, was well-received by both reviewers and viewers for its complex storyline. The protagonist of the tale is a criminologist who assists the police in apprehending a serial murderer. It was launched in 2020 and is helmed by Midhun Manuel Thomas.

Veezha Poonchira Ela

Jude Anthany Joseph, Sudhi Koppa, and Soubin Shahir are the main cast members of Ela Veezha Poonchira, a 2022 movie directed by Shahi Kabir. The narrative centers on two police officers working together in a small wireless police station after fragments of a woman’s corpse were found all across Ela Veezha Poonchira.

Howling Kandethum

The 2024 Malayalam drama film Anweshippin Kandethum is a police procedural film, written and directed by Darwin Kuriakose. Dolwin and Darwin Kuriakose are in support of it. Tovino Thomas, Indrans, Siddique, Shammi Thilakan, Sadiq, Azees Nedumangad, and Baburaj are the stars of Anweshippin Kandethum. Critics greeted the film well, praising the cast’s performances as well as the story, music, artwork, and director.