A kinetic, almost documentary-like experience. The film’s 11-minute single-take climax (involving a chaotic festival and a chase) is already legendary. Lijo Pellissery captures the smell, taste, and noise of small-town Kerala—the porotta-beef feasts, the local slang, the casual violence. The ensemble acting is astonishing, given most had never acted before. Verdict: A cult classic. A sensory overload in the best way. 5. Eeda (The Leftover) Director: B. Ajithkumar Cast: Shane Nigam, Nimisha Sajayan
The only "star vehicle" on this list that worked. Villain is not a great film, but it’s a well-made commercial thriller. Mohanlal’s restrained performance as a grieving, morally gray cop elevates the material. The twist about the killer’s identity is genuinely clever. However, the film suffers from a bloated second half and underutilized supporting cast. Verdict: A solid one-time watch for Mohanlal fans. 10. Parava (The Pigeon) Director: Soubin Shahir Cast: Amal Shah, Shane Nigam, Dulquer Salmaan (extended cameo) 2017 best malayalam movies
The only downside is that 2017 lacked a truly great comedy (like Kumbalangi Nights came later) and the mainstream superstars (Mammootty, Mohanlal) had relatively weak years apart from Villain . A kinetic, almost documentary-like experience
Below is a detailed review of the top 10 Malayalam movies of 2017, categorized by impact and craft. (The Lead and the Witness) Director: Dileesh Pothan Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nimisha Sajayan The ensemble acting is astonishing, given most had
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