Top 20 Best Malayalam movies of 2022 - Filmy Focus (2024)

The films made in Malayalam industry have been receiving good applause from the audience across the country for the past few years. The widespread digital platforms are also a reason for Malayalam content getting the next level reach. Now, we bring you the list of Top 20 Best Malayalam movies of 2022.

List of Top 20 Best Malayalam Movies of 2022

• Night Drive

Directed by Vysakh, the film has Roshan Mathew, Anna Ben in the lead roles. Touted as a thriller, the film had its theatrical release on March 11, 2022.

• Naradan

Starring Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben in lead roles, Naradan is an investigation thriller that has released on March 3, 2022.

• Veyil

Starring Shane Nigam, Shine Thomas in the lead roles, Veyil is an intense family drama that had a release on February 25, 2022.

• Hridayam

Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, Hridayam has Pranav Mohanlal, Darshana Rajendran, Kalyani Priyadarshi in the lead roles. Touted as a romantic drama, Hridayam had a theatrical release on January 21, 2022 and went on to become a massive blockbuster. The film is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar.

• Meppadiyan

Starring Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Anju Kurian, Nisha Sarangh, Indrans among others in key roles, Meppadiyan had a theatrical release on January 14, 2022.

• Bheeshma Parvam

Starring Mammootty, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Nadia Moidu, Lena, Dileesh Pothan among others in crucial roles, Bheeshma Parvam had a theatrical release on March 3, 2022. The film was directed by Amal Neerad and is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar.

• Salute

Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Diana Penty, Manoj K. Jayan, Binu Pappu in the lead roles, Salute directed by Rosshan Andrrews had a direct-to-OTT release on SonyLIV. In the film Dulquer Salmaan played the role of a tough cop.

• Oruthee

Starring Navya Nair, Vinayakan, Saiju Kurup among others in key roles, Oruthee is a family drama that was directed by V. K. Prakash. The film is available online on Amazon Prime Video.

• Jana Gana Mana

Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, Jana Gana Mana has Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Siddique, Mamta Mohandas, Sri Divya, Dhruvan, Shammi Thilakan, Ilavarasu, Vinod Sagar in crucial roles. The film is available online on Netflix.

• Malayankunju

Starring Fahadh Faasil, Rajisha Vijayan, Indrans, Jaffer Idukki, Deepak Parambol in the lead roles, Malayankunju directed by Sajimon Prabhakar is available online on Amazon Prime Video.

• Nna Thaan Case Kodu

Directed by Ratheesh Balakrishna, the film stars Kunchacko Boban, Gayathrie, Unnimaya Prasad, Saiju Kurup, Vinay Forrt among others in key roles. The film had released on 11th August.

• Pada

Directed by Kamal K.M., Pada has Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Prakash Raj in key roles. The film is available online on Amazon Prime Video.

• 12th Man

Starring Mohanlal, Unni Mukundan, Saiju Kurup, Anusree in key roles, 12th Man directed by Jeethu Joseph had a direct-to-OTT release on Disney Plus Hotstar.

• Mahaveeryar

Directed by Abrid Shine, the film has Nivin Pauly, Shanvi Srivastava, Asif Ali, Lal, Siddique, Lalu Alex, Sudheer Karamana in key roles. The film had a theatrical release on July 22, 2022.

• Pyali

Starring Barbiee Sharma, Sreenivasan, Raffi, Althaf Salim, Aadukalam Murgadoss, Sujith Shankar in crucial roles, Pyali was directed by Babitha Mathew and Rinn A X. The film was released on July 8, 2022.

• Ullasam

Directed by Jeevan Jojo, the film has Shane Nigam, Pavithra Lakshmi, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Deepak Parambol in key roles.

• Dear Friend

Starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Darshana Rajendran, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Sanchana Natarajan in crucial roles. The film was directed by Vineeth Kumar and is available online on Netflix.

• Udal

Directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan, Udal has Indrans, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga Krishna in key roles. The film was released on May 20,2022.

• Paappan

Starring Suresh Gopi, Asha Sarath, Gokul Suresh, Vijayaraghavan, Neeta Pillai, Nyla Usha, Tini Tom in key roles, Paappan was directed by Joshiy.

• Padma

Directed by Anoop Menon, the film is a rural drama that has Anoop Menon, Surabhi Lakshmi, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Maala Parvathy in key roles.

• Kaduva

Directed by Shaji Kailas, Kaduva is an action thriller film. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role, playing the character of a fearless and powerful protagonist. The movie revolves around his journey to seek justice and protect his loved ones.

• Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey

Directed by Vipin Das, Jaya is an innovative and ambitious girl from a middle-class family who rebels against her parents. After marriage, Rajesh is short-tempered, aggressive, and has little regard for others. Jaya decides to take action and learns Taekwondo to take revenge. Jaya and Rajesh are forced to apologize after Jaya discovers that Rajesh planned to get her pregnant and confine her to family life. Jaya’s divorce damages Rajesh’s ego, and the judge reveals his lack of knowledge of a woman’s needs and role in a family.

• The Teacher

The Teacher, directed by Vivek, is a suspenseful drama. The plot revolves around the life of a dedicated teacher who gets entangled in a complex web of secrets and lies. The movie delves into themes of morality, manipulation, and the consequences of one’s actions.

• Rorschach

Rorschach, directed by Nissam Basheer, is a psychological thriller. It follows the story of a forensic psychologist assigned to solve a series of mysterious murders. The movie explores the dark and intricate workings of the human mind and the blurred lines between reality and perception.

• Bro Daddy

Bro Daddy, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is a family comedy-drama. The film features a star-studded cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. It revolves around a family gathering where unexpected events and comical situations unfold, leading to laughter, love, and self-discovery moments.

• Mukundan Unni Associates

Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, Mukundan Unni Associates is a satirical drama. The film presents Adv. Mukundan Unni is unsuccessful as a lawyer and loses his job due to his plan to speak to a politician. He learns how to make money via medical insurance claims from Adv—Venu O V, leading to hostility between the two lawyers. Mukundan Unni replaces forged documents in court, files an accident claim, blackmails Robin, runs the car into a tree, and transfers hospital administration.

• Kaapa

Kaapa, directed by Shaji Kailas , is a political drama film. In the movie, Anand moves to Thiruvananthapuram with his pregnant wife, Binu Thrivikraman and learns that her name is included in the “KAAPA” list. He meets Arumanayagam and learns of her rivalry with Kotta Madhu, responsible for Binu’s brother’s death.

• Malikappuram

Directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar, Malikappuram is a drama film set in the backdrop of a village. The story revolves around Kallu being unable to go to Sabarimala due to her father’s death, leading to her frustration and yelling at Piyoosh. Piyoosh and Kallu board a bus to Sabarimala, where they meet Mahi, a paedophile and trafficker. Ayyappan promises to accompany them, but Mahi is determined to kidnap Kallu. The police apprehend Mahi and his men on Tamil Nadu criminal records.

• Kotthu

Kotthu, directed by Sibi Malayil, is a political thriller. The film tells the story of political party workers from Northern Kerala who risked their lives to reinvigorate the rebellious nature of the parties and their untouchable status.

• Prakashan Parakkatte

Prakashan Parakkatte, directed by Shahad Nilambur, is a comedy-drama film. It revolves around the life of Dasan, a 12th-standard student who is a chronic absentee at his school. He feels disillusioned with his family when they celebrate Akhil’s successes and birthday and falls in love with Neethu. Carelessness from Dasan causes his brother a near-fatal accident, which and his failure in the final exam cause changes in his life.

• Appan

Appan, directed by Maju, is a coming-of-age drama. The film portrays Ittychan, Njoonju’s father, as a bedridden man who is narcissistic, cruel, and a womanizer. He harasses, abuses, and tortures his wife, Kuttyamma, and their son, Njoonju.

• Mike

Directed by Vishnu SivaPrasad. The story is about “In envy of men’s freedom to live with lesser rules, Sarah sets off to receive sex reassignment surgery. Along the way, she meets Antony, an angry young man who quickly becomes her companion.

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