Top Indian Movies of 2021

 

Karnan

A movie that is visually beautiful and socially impactful is one best adaptation of Indian mythology. Karnan shed light on the hardship the unprivileged group has to face in society but this time with some commercial touch to it. The film is full of symbols which for shadows the events which happen later in the movie. In this film not just the humans become the character’s but from a snail to the mountains are part of the story make this movie a unique experience.

 

Minnal Murali

To make a superhero movie that suits Kerala culture is not an easy job. The tight screenplay of this film makes it a good story even if we take out the superhero elements. It has some issues in some technical accepts but all of it is outshined by the intent narrative that keeps us engaged and gives us the story that the director wants us to tell.

 

Nayattu

I don’t know why I love films but this film is a summary bad and corrupted our system is and the marginal society get always manipulated by the ones who have power. This film will leave us with the bad taste and make us worry and force us to accept reality.

 

Sarapatta Parambarai

I got tired of seeing sports drama but P.A Ranjith with Sarapatta Parambrai re-invents the genre. We get transformed into the world the movie is created and it is almost like we are watching a real boxing event. This deserves a cinematic universe with prequels and spinoffs. The thumping background score and style and visuals would have been a treat on the big screen.

 

Joji

Joji is a character study of individuals and what consequences will have if love and respect are not given to people around them. Joji takes a dark route to tell the narrative and is an adaptation of Macbeth it requires that.  Joji is routed in its narrative which makes it an international story.

 

Malik

Fahad Fasil was on fire this hear his performance and Sulaiman in Malik is exceptional. Malik is a heavy film that gives you the compelling story of the life journey of a person and gives the social message that it wants to tell. This would more impactful story if it was on the big screen.

 

Saradar Udham

Patriotic movies have been an obsession for Bollywood and post them over the top and overflow with hyper-nationalism but this film tells the message of Patriotism in the way it should be told and gives reality on the sufferings of our ancestors to give us the freedom that we have today. The movie the slow passed but once we get into the story it will leave us with sadness.

 

Sherni

Movies have discussed socially relevant topics racism, corruption, gender inequality, etc but we have never shed light on a topic like environmental conservation and Sherni nailed give us it wanted to give. It shows it is not an easy job to maintain peace between the animals and the people for the forest officials.  Kudos to the director for selecting and under-discussed issues not only in our country but around the world

 

Great Indian Kitchen

This movie was a slap in a face of the patriarchy and the superstitions in our country which prevent us from being a civilized nation. The movie is so real which gives us the harsh reality that women have to face in our households. What I love about the movie is starts by thanking science instead of God.

 

Cinema Bandi

This movie was a big surprise of 2021 a beautiful heartwarming story with a great message. This movie is also a tribute to every aspiring filmmaker.  The characters are so innocent it makes us feel like we want to spend time with them.  It is also rare to see a cute movie like this these days.

 

Maanadu

This is a delicious movie that is the most engaging script screenplay over the recent year. The concept of the time loop is explained well in this movie and it never gets too much into the scientific facts and the story rooted in India. The movie gives insights on social issues as well which makes this a perfect movie.