Movie buffs and critics were excited to see Letterboxd unveil its list of the highest rated films of 2024 halfway through the year. While big Hollywood blockbusters dominated the top spots, fans were thrilled to find 5 Malayalam movies earning recognition among the best of the best.
Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two tops the chart with its stellar storytelling and visuals. But further down, feel-good comedy Laapataa Ladies stood out, showing Indian stories can charm worldwide audiences. Other regional hits like survival thriller Manjummel Boys and folk horror Bramayugam also impressed.
But it was the Malayalam films Aattam, Aavesham, and biopic Amar Singh Chamkila that really caught viewers' attention. Aattam uses tension and isolation to examine human psychology. Aavesham mixes action with humor for a fun ride. And Chamkila brings a forgotten pioneer's tale back to light.
Even more notable, quirky romance Premalu closed out the list, proving the Malayalam industry's range. Director Kiran Rao earned praise for Laapataa Ladies' heartwarming tale of women's friendship. As always, the southern powerhouse delivers quality films enjoying recognition far beyond India. Fans can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!
