10 Best Malayalam Movies of 2018

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Following is the list of  10 best Malayalam movies of 2018.

The Criteria fr selecting the following movies are story, acting, social relevance, story telling and direction. The box office collection is not considered as a criteria..

1. Joseph 

Direction :  Shahi Kabir

Starring: Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Aathmiya

Joseph is a retired police officer with adept investigative skills. He accidentally gets involved in a crime case after his ex-wife's unexpected demise.

Exceptional story telling and acting making this movie the best movie of 2018.



IMDB Rating : 8.5/10

2. Njan Marykutty

Direction: Ranjith Sankar

Starring: Jayasurya, Suraj, Innocent

A transsexual man's attempt to realize his true orientation in a society that stigmatizes gender transformation. Acting skills and selection and depiction of a socially relevant subject is outstanding.

IMDB Rating : 7.2/10

3. Ee.Ma.Yau


Direction: Lijo Jose Pellissery

Starring: Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan

Set in Chellanam, Kochi, the story revolves around the death of Vavachan Mesthiri in a coastal village. It showcases the events that unfold between two evenings and looks at death from different perspectives. Realistic to the core, the director has not missed even the minor details while portraying each scenes..



IMDB Raing: 8.4/10




4. Koodasha

Direction: Dinu Thomas Eelan

Starring: Baburaj, Joy Mathew,

Kallookaran Joy is a single father who has left his gangster life behind to lead a peaceful life with his daughter. Things take an unexpected turn when his past comes knocking back to him. Slow paced gripping story and acting makes the movie one of the best.



IMDB Rating: 7.6/10

5. Kayamkulam Kochunni

Direction: Rosshan Andrrews

Starring: Nivin Pauly, Priya Anand, Mohanlal

Dreaded by the rich and corrupt and revered by the poor and downtrodden, Kayamkulam Kochunni was a Robin Hood of sorts. Chronicles the life and times of the legendary 19th century highwayman, and how he rose from his humble beginnings. Kayamkulam Kochunni is the most successful flm of 2018. The family audience support for Nivin Pauly movies are amazing..



IMDB Rating: 7.5/10


6. Sudani form Nigeria

Direction: Zakariya

Starring: Soubin Shahir, Samuel Robinson

Story of an African football player and a local football club manager from Malappuram.
The african footballer tries to go back to his home country after an accident. The movie proves that a good movie doesn't need a complex story. The feel good story gives a chill towards the end..



IMDB Rating: 8.3/10


7. Swathanthryam Ardhrathriyil

Directed By: Tinu Pappachan

Starring: Vinayakan, Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose

Jacob, a manager at a big financial firm, finds himself behind bars when he tries to save the woman he loves from being involved in a criminal case. The only way for him to survive and to escape was to break out of prison. Natural acting and an incredible story are the backbone of the movie..

IMDB Raring: 7.5/10

8. Koode

Direction: Anjali menon

Starring: Prithviraj, Nazriya Nazim, Parvathi

The death of the sister causes a young (Joshua) man to reflect on his childhood and reassess his future. Anjali menon proves yet again why she id the master of depicting relationships, whether that be between blood bond or pure love.

IMDB Rating: 7.7/10

9. Aravindante Athidhikal

Direction: M.Mohanan

Starring: Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal

A young boy, found in an old temple, is raised by a lodge owner but yearns to see his mother who left him. The music and the locations are the main parts in the movie and it will get perfectly blend with the beautiful story. Aravindante Athidhikal is the best feel good movie of the year..

IMDB Rating: 07/10

10. Njan Prakashan

Direction: Sathyan Anthikad

Starring: Fahad Faasil, Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal

Prakashan aka PR Akash is a typical Malayali man who aspires to lead a luxurious life without too much effort. As he tries to achieve this aim, a few 'insignificant' figures walks into his life. Even though the story is a stereotype the acting of the characters make the movie an outstanding one.

IMDB Rating: 8.1/10

That is my list of 10 best movies of 2018.. If u have any suggestions feel free to comment.. I'll always appreciate your feedback.

thank you.....