Fahadh Faasil’s latest action-comedy drama, Aavesham, has been making waves at the box office since its release on April 11, 2024. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the cast includes Fahadh Faasil, Pranav Raj, Mithun Jai Shankar, and Roshan Shanavas. Despite being relatively new to the screens, Aavesham has already secured its place as the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024. With a budget of $2.3 million, the movie has earned around $15 million worldwide.
While Aavesham captivates audiences with its engaging storyline and action-comedy sequences, several other films on OTT platforms promise to add an extra layer of entertainment to your watchlist. Some notable titles include Thundu, Jigarthanda Double X, Premalu, Kammatti Paadam, and more.
Premalu
Premalu, the latest romantic comedy-drama, is currently available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar in multiple languages. Initially released in Malayalam on February 9, 2024, the film garnered praise for its engaging storyline and stellar performances.
Directed by Girish A.D., Premalu features Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Pratap, Akhila Bhargavan, and more in pivotal roles. With a budget of $359 thousand, it has achieved remarkable success, emerging as the third highest-grossing Malayalam Movie of 2024. According to sacnilk, Premalu has earned around $15.7 million in worldwide collection, solidifying its status as a box office hit.
Kammatti Paadam
Directed by Rajeev Ravi, Kammatti Paadam was released on May 20, 2016. The film features Dulquer Salmaan as Krishnan, Vinayakan as Gangadharan, and Shaun Romy as Anitha in lead roles. Manikandan R Achari, Vinay Forrt, Shine Tom Chacko, Amalda Liz, and others were seen in supporting roles.
Set in a slum area in Kerala, the film explores the struggles of the Dalit community, forced by the real estate mafia to relinquish their land. Upon its release, the film received critical acclaim. It earned several accolades, including Best Actor, Best Art Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Supporting Actor at the 47th Kerala State Film Awards. For those eager to watch Kammatti Paadam, it is currently available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Jigarthanda Double X
Jigarthanda Double X, a prequel to the 2014 film Jigarthanda, premiered in theaters on November 10, 2023. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film was produced under the joint banners of Stone Bench Films, Five Star Creations, and Invenio Origin. The cast includes Raghava Lawrence, Nimisha Sajayan, S.J. Suryah, and others.
Set against the backdrop of 1975, the film follows the story of a gangster who collaborates with a filmmaker to become a famous actor. For those intrigued by this Malayalam drama, Jigarthanda Double X is currently available to stream on Netflix.
Thundu
Thundu, a Malayalam comedy film, premiered on February 16, 2024. Reviews on IMDb suggest that the film failed to meet the audience’s expectations upon its theatrical release. Directed by Riyas Shareef, the film stars Biju Menon in the lead role, with Unnimaya and Shine Tom in supporting roles.
Thundu revolves around a policeman who, after scolding his child for cheating in an exam, employs the same technique to pass a test that could earn him a promotion. This leads to a series of amusing complications and humorous situations. The film is available to stream on Netflix in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada.
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