You are probably already aware that the majority of Malayalam films from Kerala concentrate on telling realistic tales if you have been following the industry. These films are true to life, whether it be the chronicling of the Nipah epidemic in Kerala in the movie Virus or the hard-hitting police procedural in Operation Java. On OTTplay Premium, you may watch a selection of authentic Malayalam movies, including Tovino Thomas' most recent film Narivetta and Operation Java.

5 Real Malayalam Films to Watch on OTT

Narivetta

The protagonist of this Malayalam movie from 2025 is a tribal demonstration in a mountainous area. The police force dispatched by the state, which always results in a more heated confrontation, enters the fray as the demonstration heats up. In this rough picture that has wonderfully depicted the agitation and police response, Tovino Thomas plays a police. As the police cracked down on demonstrations, several of the real occurrences seemed eerily similar.

2018

In addition to the catastrophic floods in Kerala in 2018, there were also instances of regular citizens performing heroic deeds by putting their own lives on the line to save others. The movie, which was chosen for consideration for the Oscars, is based on these authentic events and is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Lal, and Aparna Balamurali.

Virus

A different film about a true event from Kerala. It monitors the terrible epidemic of the Nipah virus in the northern regions. The movie successfully captures the hospital scenes, the worries of the townspeople, and the state and health authorities' strategic discussions, providing a realistic account of what transpired and how the state managed the epidemic. The film features important performances by actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, and Revathi.

Java Operation

Two engineering students who are unable to get a corporate position assist the cyber police in solving crimes. With the youngsters contributing their tech expertise, the picture depicts the inquiry into various situations. Tharum Moorthy, who is currently receiving a lot of media attention for directing the successful Mohanlal film Thudarum, made his directorial debut with this film, which portrays Lukman Avaran and Balu Varghese as average young people.

Nna Thaan Case Kodu

The main character in this courtroom drama is the well-known Malayalam actor Kunchacko Boban. He portrays Rajeevan, a former thief, who is wrongly accused and tries to defend himself in court. Particularly the portrayal of the magistrate, the courtroom scenes are devoid of any cinematic drama and accurately depicts the role. The film is made more credible by the usage of the Kasaragod dialect, which originates from the northern Kerala region.

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