Arguably the most beloved film of the year. This family drama explored toxic masculinity, brotherhood, and love. It featured a career-defining performance by Fahadh Faasil as the antagonist Shammi.

While mass movies brought in the money, realistic and content-driven cinema won hearts and prestigious awards.

2019 was the tipping point where streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video began heavily acquiring Malayalam films, exposing them to a global audience.