Here are some popular and highly-rated Malayalam movies:
(1978): Directed by Bharathan and written by P. Padmarajan, it explored a teenager's sexual awakening and attraction to an older woman. It was highly influential and even remade decades later. The Rise of the "Madakarani" (1980s – 1990s) hot malayalam movies list
These contemporary films are celebrated for their realistic portrayal of relationships and intense emotional depth. Here are some popular and highly-rated Malayalam movies: