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A Decade Which Witnessed Rise Of Anthology Movies In Malayalam
Malayalam film industry has witnessed a decade where Keralites have finally started to accept anthology movies. It has created a sub-genre for itself and has given a chance to the directors to experiment with their style
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Mollywood has always been known as an industry which takes inspiration from all kinds of movies, and from everywhere in the world. The only time Malayalam film industry came forward with an experimentation of a new technology was by producing the first ever 3D film in India, My Dear Kuttichathan back in 1984. When it comes to anthology movies, several movie lovers here in Kerala still have Roberto Rossellini directed anthology film L’Amore and ‘Tales of Manhattan‘ by Julien Duvivier in their racks as classics. But can Mollywood also have a collection of anthology movies that can make Malayali audiences gratified? Let’s have a look at some anthology movies from Malayalam film industry
Naalu Pennungal (2007)
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A movie from the legend and individualist himself, Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The movie has four distinct parts which are adapted from Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai’s short stories. All stories develop through the lives of four different women from various layers of society. The films have been screened at more than twenty festivals and Adoor won the National Award for Best Director in the same year.
Kerala cafe ( 2009)
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10 prominent directors in Malayalam with 10 different short stories and the big man Ranjith as the producer, Kerala Cafe was the first anthology movie widely accepted by Mollywood audiences. The entire film had many leading artists from the industry, including Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Fahadh Faasil, Navya Nair, Nithya Menon, and each one had an entirely different crew which made the film unique. The intersection of the ten stories happens in a railway cafeteria called “Kerala Café” and thereby creating a joint mosaic of issues and impressions.
Poppins (2012)
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A movie about the marital relation of 5 different couples of different conditions and the consequences of misconceptions. V K Prakash wanted his critically acclaimed Kannada film Aidondla Aidu to be made into Malayalam with a big star cast but his attempt didn’t succeed much in the box office.
D Company ( 2013)
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It was a much-awaited film of that period just because D Company is touted as Indian cinema’s first action anthology. The three stories were directed by Diphan, M Padmakumar, Vinod Vijayan and cast included Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Unni Mukundan, Fahad Fazil and Asif Ali. Before the production, big names such as Mohanlal, Shaji Kailas, Joshy, Trisha were heard around the film. Even though there was much anticipation reagrding the movie, it couldn’t fetch much success at the box office.
5 Sundarikal (2013)
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Five women and the exhibition of five beautiful stories, each having approximately 30 minutes duration. It is what Amal Neerad produced 5 Sundarikal is. The short films directed by Shyju Khalid, Anwar Rasheed, Amal Neerad, Aashiq Abu, Sameer Thahir were tied all together and the attempt struck the right chord when it came to the performances of actors, cinematography and freshness in the scripts. Without a doubt, this movie stands on the top position of the anthology genre in Malayalam cinema.
Kadhaveedu (2013)
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Kadhaveedu directed by Sohanlal is a film which portrayed three stories, penned by legends Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer, Madhavikutty, and M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Kadhaveedu had a star cast of Kunchacko Boban in the lead role, with Biju Menon, Rituparna Sengupta, Bhama, Manoj K Jayan, Lal, Mallika, and Kalabhavan Shajon but failed to garner much attention in the theatres.
Aana Mayil Ottakam (2015)
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Aana Mayil Ottakam narrates three short, unconnected stories written and directed by Jayakrishnan, Anil Sign and Balu Varghese, Mithun Murali and Sharran are seen in prominent roles. The first one among the series, Aa Aaa E Ee, portrayed the journey of a man from a schoolboy. 12 out of 15, the second one is about life in a multi-national company. The third one, Fill In The Blanks, is directed by both Anil Sign and Jayakrishnan jointly.
Cross Roads (2017)
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Crossroad is an anthology of 10 stories about 10 different women facing different life situations and how they manage it. Each story had different filmmakers as well as different protagonists, who were the leading actresses in Malayalam. The movie delivers the vibrant facet of each lady and narrates the story from her eyes and perspective.
Solo (2017)
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A bilingual anthology experiment by Bejoy Nambiar, starring Dulquer Salmaan. Solo present the viewers, the life of four different people, each one played by Dulquer himself. Earth, Fire, Wind and Water, four elements of nature which every story revolves around and each with the different facets of Lord Shiva. While some elements of the movie were brilliantly depicted, some went drastic and resulted in a mixed response from theatres.
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Laapataa Ladies: Kiran Rao’s Social Satire Becomes India’s Official Entry for the 2025 Oscars
Kiran Rao’s delightful bride-swapping comedy-drama, *Laapataa Ladies*, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India (FFI) announced on Monday. FFI Chairman Jahnu Barua revealed that the film was chosen from a pool of 29 contenders. A 13-member jury evaluated 12 Hindi, six Tamil, and four Malayalam films to decide the country’s submission for Best International Feature Film. Among the notable competitors were Animal, Kill, Kalki 2898 AD, Srikanth, Chandu Champion, Joram, Maidaan, Sam Bahadur, Article 370, the National Award-winning Malayalam film Aattam, and Payal Kapadia’s Cannes-winning All We Imagine As Light.
Expressing her gratitude, Kiran Rao stated, “I am deeply honored and delighted that Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. This recognition is a testament to the tireless work of my entire team, whose dedication and passion brought this story to life. Cinema has always been a powerful medium to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and ignite meaningful conversations. I hope this film will resonate with audiences worldwide, just as it has in India.”
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, features a fresh ensemble cast including Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Chhaya Kadam, with a standout cameo by veteran actor Ravi Kishan. Released in theaters on March 1, the film garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, steadily gaining momentum through word-of-mouth.
Though it didn’t achieve massive box office numbers, Laapataa Ladies found a growing fanbase following its release on Netflix, where it reached a wider audience. The film, a social satire based on Biplab Goswami’s award-winning story, was brought to life with a screenplay and dialogues by Sneha Desai. It also earned recognition on the international stage, having been screened at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year.
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