Top 10 Rom-coms In Malayalam

1. Om Santhi Oshana (2014)

A teenage love story from the perspective of a girl, this Nazriya Nazim This bubbly girl with expressive eyes was an ancho >> Read More... -starrer won hearts with its brilliant screenplay and humorous take on teenage crushes. Directed by newbie, Jude Anthony Joseph, the film had Nivin Pauly Nivin Pauly is predominantly a Malayalam actor. Bo >> Read More... as the indifferent love interest. It’s one of the finest coming-of-age movies in Malayalam yet.

2. Premam (2015)

Alphonse Puthren’s second movie did justice to the hype it had built, attaining cult status soon upon its release. It told the story of George (Nivin Pauly), and his three encounters with love, as a teenager, a youth, and finally, as a man. Anupama Parameswaran, Sai Pallavi The woman who lit up every man’s heart during the >> Read More... , and Madonna Sebastian Madonna Sebastian is prominently a Malayalam cinem >> Read More... made their debuts through this film, which was later remade in Telugu under the same title.

3. Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing is a Malayalam reality show aired on >> Read More... (1985)

Directed by Priyadarshan, this Mohanlal Mohan Lal is the Super Star of the Malayalam film >> Read More... -Mukesh-starrer was considered a milestone in the genre of romantic comedy. The funny story of two unemployed youths trying to keep their multiple girlfriends from meeting each other, was something refreshing for the viewers who were fed up with the regular crass comedies of the time. Sukumari Sukumari was a legendary South Indian actress who >> Read More... as a housemaid delivered one of her best performances.

4. Salt n’ Pepper (2011)

This Ashiq Abu directorial became part of the Malayali pop culture with its refreshing narrative, hilarious screenplay, and peppy songs. The director’s aim of bringing out a new generation rom-com was well aided by the dedicated performances from veteran Lal, Asif Ali, Swetha Menon, and Mythili Mythili is a famous Tamil mega serial that is broa >> Read More... . But the surprise element was Baburaj Baburaj is an Indian cinema actor and director. He >> Read More... , who turned comedian from villain overnight.

5. Bangalore Days Click to look into! >> Read More... (2014)

Anjali Menon’s second movie had an ensemble cast including Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salman, Nazriya Nazim, and Fahadh Faasil Born in 1982, Fahadh Faasil is known for his works >> Read More... . But that’s not the reason why this film is on this list. With its exceptional writing, situational humour, and the evergreen charm of cousinship, this movie grabbed the hearts of Malayalis across the globe.

6. Godfather (1991)

Well, Malayalis may not know Al Pacino His movie “The Godfather” in 1972 was considered t >> Read More... , but they know S.N Pillai for sure. This rom-com by Siddique-Lal had the iconic stage actor playing Anjooraan, leading his family against the rival faction under Aanappurathu Achaama (Filomena). Mukesh and Kanaka played a couple caught between the two rival families.

7. Bodyguard Click to look into! >> Read More... (2010)

Another Siddique movie, ‘Bodyguard’ told the tale of a young student (Nayantara),falling in love with her bodyguard (Dileep).The humorous way in which the director handled the situation, in which one lover is not aware of the other’s identity made the film special. The film was remade in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

8. Midhunam (1993)

A heart-warming comedy, ‘Midhunam’ had Mohanlal and Urvasi in the lead, and told the tale of a couple failing to come to terms with the post-marriage lack of romance. This Priyadarshan directorial was a humorous take on the problems faced by the newly wed couples.

9. Niram Click to look into! >> Read More... (1999)

One of the romantic movies made by Kamal before he started taking up serious subjects, ‘Niram’ cemented Kunchako Boban’s position as the romantic hero of the ‘90s. Boban and Syamily played two best friends who eventually fall in love, making the situation complex. The melodious songs and the impeccable comic timing of the actors have made it one of the most loved romantic films in Malayalam.

10. Thattathin Marayathu Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

This Nivin Pauly-starrer marked the debut of Isha Talwar Isha Talwar was born on December 22, 1987, in Mumb >> Read More... in Malayalam. Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan Vineeth Srinivasan is known to the music industry >> Read More... , this musical romance set in northern Kerala became a sensational hit upon its release, catapulting Nivin Pauly to an overnight stardom and Isha Talwar to every Malayali's dream girl. The songs, the cinematography, and the huge newbie presence made the movie a refreshing watch.