January has been a relatively slow month for Mollywood. Usually, we would get a couple of big name releases monthly – be it directly for streaming or in theaters, and that would be that. So, as mentioned earlier, it has been a “quiet month” for the Malayalam film industry so far. Well, it is not going to be a quiet month anymore, with the Malayalam films expected to drop this week. So, without wasting any more time, here are the three Malayalam films you should check out this week:
Hridayam
The aforementioned “slow month” for Mollywood actually ended 2 days ago. This Vineeth Sreenivasan written and directed feature film, dropped in theaters this Friday, and it has been a huge hit so far. So far, since the film’s release, the movie has received highly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Check out the film for its star cast and its original soundtrack.
Bro Daddy
This film is not only the most anticipated Malayalam film of the month; it is likely the most awaited Malayalam film of 2022 (for now). This Prithviraj directed mega-starrer will premier directly for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. While there is some real hype behind the film since Bro Daddy is Mohanlal’s second direct-to-OTT released film, the main reason for that is because the “Lucifer trio” AKA Prithviraj Sukumaran (directing and acting), Mohanlal (leading) and Antony Perumbavoor (producing) have reunited for this film. Check out the movie when it drops on Republic Day, 26th January 2022.
Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan
While this film does not have as much clout as the above mentioned films, primarily because of its lack of a well known cast (like the two films mentioned above) – it is still a highly anticipated movie. The film will focus on the character of Gunda who will be portrayed by Saiju Kurup. For an actor who plays mild, even semi-comedic characters, this will be a unique performance by the actor. The film is expected to drop in theaters on 28th January 2022.