Top 10 Malayalam Movies That Were Dubbed Into Hindi Till 2022
The Malayalam Film Industry has grown to become India's fourth largest film industry, reflecting characters for their genuine sense and bold portrayal of vital issues in films. The Mollywood Film Industry has pioneered a range of technical, production, and thematic themes over the years, with a comparatively lower concentration on commercialization. Despite the language and cultural differences across India, Malayalam films are appreciated by a wider audience and hold a special affinity for their fans in the twenty-first century, a long way from their transition.
1. No. 20 Madras Mail (1990)
The detective/journalistic style of this 1990s film, which received a 7.8 rating on IMDb, caused a stir in South India. The lives of three carefree teenagers are turned upside down when a mystery homicide occurs on the train they are riding. The film, directed by Joshiy and Priyadarshan and written by Shibu Chakravarthy and Dennis Joseph, has a 'hold onto your seat' feel throughout. What could be more exciting than the fact that two of Mollywood's most well-known actors, Mammootty and Mohanlal, play pivotal roles in the film? They're joined by a colourful cast that includes Innocent, Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Suchitra Murali. In 2016, the dubbed Hindi version was released.
2. City of God (2011)
In his 2011 Indian murder thriller film City of God, scripted by Babu Janardhanan, Lijo Jose Pellissery demonstrates his abilities once more. The plot follows the lives of Tamil migrant labourers and a group of Cochin-based land mafia criminals. Critics praised the film, which stars Indrajith and Prithviraj Sukumaran, as well as Rajeev Pillai, Rohini, Paravthy, Rima Kallingal, and Swetha Menon, for avoiding clichés and commercialism in its narrative structure. City of God is undoubtedly a film worth watching if you enjoy experimental filmmaking and camera methods.
3. Theevram (2012)
The City Police Commissioner's investigation into the horrible murder of Harish Vardhan's wife displays Roopesh Peethambaran's talent as a Director and Screenplay creator. Theevram, starring Dulquer Salman, Shika Nair, Anu Mohan, and Vishnu Raghav, is exactly what the title implies! Roopesh Peethambaran makes his directorial debut with this dark action thriller. Lal Jose was in charge of the film's distribution (L.J Films). Theevram is a storey of loss, battle for justice, and revenge that holds its audience's attention despite a lacklustre conclusion. It receives a 6.5 on IMDb. In the year, a Hindi-dubbed version was released (2017)
4. The Great Father (2017)
The Great Father, directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arya, Santhosh Sivan, and Shaji Nadesan, depicts Sarah's loving bond with her father David Nainan. The thriller, produced by August Cinema, stars Mammooty and David Nainan in the key roles, with Arya, Sneha, and Shaam in supporting roles. In the year 2017, a Hindi dubbed version titled 'Dashing Jiggarwala' was launched. The film follows David as he searches for a paedophile who has wreaked havoc on his life, as well as a number of other families who have lost their children.
5. Take Off (2017)
The film, directed by Mahesh Narayan and written by P. V Shajikumar and Mahesh Narayan, has won multiple prizes and received widespread acclaim. The Malayali nurses who worked in the city of Tirkit, Iraq (2014) and their ordeal are the subject of this Indian political drama film. The film was shot in various parts of Dubai and Kerala, featuring Parvathy Thiruvoth, Kunchako Boban, and Fahad Fasil in the key roles. At the 48th International Film Festival of India, the film received a Special Jury Award, and Parvathy became the first Indian film performer to win the Silver Peacock Award for Best Female Actor. In the year 2018, the dubbed version was released.
6. Runway (2004)
Dileep, Indrajith Sukumaran, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, and Harishree Ashokan feature in Malayalam murder thriller directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishnan and Siby K. Thomas. Due to the severe financial difficulties he is experiencing, a young guy becomes involved in smuggling and unlawful handling of products. When his brother, who is oblivious of his brother's activities, gets appointed as the police officer in charge of dealing with Wayalar's rising crime rate, the tale takes an unexpected turn. The audience will have to wait and see what happens next!
7. Chess (2006)
The film's title alludes to the thrill of the game, which is evident in the film's protagonists as they play smart to survive life. Dileep and Bhavana star in the film, which is directed by Raj Babu and written by Udayakrishnan and Siby K. 'Aag Ka Dariya' was the Hindi title given to the film (2014). The protagonist in the film does actually play with fire in order to avenge his parents' deaths while also attempting to flee the harsh man hunt he is facing by pretending to be blind. With a 5.2 IMDb rating, the film certainly keeps you guessing till the very end.
8. Kurukshetra (2008)
Kurukshetra is a follow-up to Major Ravi's 2006 film Keerthi Chakra, which he wrote and directed. The situation is depicted from an Indian perspective, with Mohanlal playing Colonel Mahadevan, during the 1999 Kargil Conflict between India and Pakistan. Other actors that contribute to the film include Siddique, Biju Menon, Ravi Mariya, Sania Singh, Anjana Chandran, and Assim Jamal. In the year 2015, the film was renamed Aaj Ka Kurukshethra.
9. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
If you enjoy imagination and surrealism, as well as being a child at heart, you will enjoy Bhoot Bhaiya (2019), the dubbed version of Johny Antony's Malayalam film Ee Pattanathil Bhoodham. The cheerful nature of the character and his new circus friends reminds me of the film My Dear Kuttichathan, which was filmed decades ago!
10. Masters (2012)
In the year 2017, a dubbed version of Masters was released. The film, which has received a lot of attention in Bollywood, is a true action thriller that makes you rethink everything that happens in the movie. As the events of Masters unfold, the idea or notion of a Hero and a Villain blur. The picture, directed by Johny Antony, really astounds the audience!