Top 10 Mollywood Movies Centered On The Army

Army-related movies have always inspired a feeling of pride and patriotism. They also serve as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices the brave soldiers make daily to keep us safe within our borders. To celebrate the Indian Army and their selflessness, here’s a list of 10 Mollywood army movies. 

1. Keerthichakra

This 2006 war-related film was directed and written by Major Ravi Major Ravi is the penned name for Major A.K. Ravic >> Read More... . The cast of the movie includes Mohanlal, Jiiva, Biju Menon The tall, dark and handsome Biju Menon started his >> Read More... , and Gopika. The movie follows the anti-terrorism efforts by an elite commandos group headed by Major Mahadevan. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews.

2. Douthyam

Douthyam is a 1989 action film directed by P.Anil. The movie was produced by C.V.Ramakrishan and was a commercial success. The movie revolves around Captain Roy Jacob and his efforts to rescue his teammates from the forest and defeat a terrorist group in hiding after his aircraft crashes. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi Malayali by birth, Suresh Gopinath, also known as >> Read More... and Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup, popularly known as Parvathy Menon, >> Read More... in the lead roles.

3. Mission 90 Days

Released in 2007, the movie is set against the assassination of Ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the counter-terrorism unit’s efforts to capture the assassins. The movie is directed by Major Ravi and inspired by the events of his life. The cast includes Mammootty, Tulip Joshi In Bollywood, we have seen so many models and actr >> Read More... , and Lalu Alex Lalu Alex is a famous actor in Malayalam cinema in >> Read More... , among others.

4. Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra is the prequel to Keerthichakra and features the same protagonist, Major Mahadevan, the role reprised by Mohanlal. The film is directed and written by Major Ravi. The events portrayed in the film are inspired by the Kargil war fought between India and Pakistan in 1999.

5. Picket 43

Adding another Major Ravi film to the list, Picket 43 tells a touching tale of a friendship forged amidst hostility and harsh conditions. The movie revolves around Hareendranath, an Indian Soldier guarding Picket 43 in Kashmir, and his struggles with the loneliness he experiences till he befriends the Pakistani soldier guarding the other side of the border. The movie received highly positive reviews and is considered one of the best army films, reminding the viewers about the humanity it takes to survive in such adverse conditions.

6. 1971 Beyond Borders

Yet another Major Mahadevan movie directed and written by Major Ravi, the cast for the movie includes Mohanlal, Arunoday Singh Arunoday Singh is an Indian film actor. He was bor >> Read More... , and Allu Sirish Allu Sirish is a South Indian actor whose two or m >> Read More... . The movie revolves around the 1971 war between India and Pakistan to attain independence for Bangladesh. The movie reminds the audiences of the death and destruction that follows war, regardless of victory or defeat.

7. Kandahar

Following Keerthi Chakra and Kurukshetra, Kandahar is the third movie featuring Major Mahadevan, written and directed by Major Ravi. The cast includes Mohanlal, , Ganesh Venkatraman Ganesh Venkatraman is a known celebrity model and >> Read More... , and Sumalatha, among others. The movie centers around Major Mahadevan and his team’s efforts to thwart a terrorist plan after infiltrating a hijacked plane.

8. Pattalam

This 2003 movie is directed by Lal Jose Best known in Malayalam cinema, Lal Jose is a film >> Read More... and written by Reji Nair Reji Nair is an Indian Film Director and Screenwri >> Read More... . The cast includes Mammootty, Biju Menon, Tessa, Jyothirmai, and Innocent, among others. The movie revolves around an army unit and their life after they station themselves in a village in response to terrorist threats. The protagonist of the filmis Major Pattabhiraman and his commander Benny.

9. 1921

This 1988 war film is directed by I.V.Sasi and written by T. Damodaran. The film is set in 1921, especially against the backdrop of the Malabar rebellion. The movie shows how the Malabar region prepared for its rebellion against the British Indian Army and its atrocities, as well as how the rebels themselves were organized and how they ended up. The cast includes Mammootty, Madhu, Suresh Gopi, Seema, and Urvashi.

10. War And Love 

Starring Dileep, Prabhu, Laila, and Mukesh Rishi Mukesh Rishi is one of the best actors who has don >> Read More... , among others, the movie tells the story of the Madras Regiment and their fight against the Pakistani Army. The film is mostly fictitious and involves a romantic subplot as well. The film is directed by Vinayan and Written by J Pallassery.