The 55th Kerala State Film Awards have once again highlighted the depth and diversity of Malayalam cinema. From ‘Manjummel Boys’ to ‘Bramayugam’, every the movies truly deserved the awards. Here’s a complete guide on where to watch this year’s top award-winning films online.
‘Manjummel Boys’ – A tale of friendship and survival
The biggest winner of this year’s State Awards, ‘Manjummel Boys’, swept multiple honours including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. ‘Manjummel Boys’ is based on a true incident and is directed by Chidambaram.The survival thriller follows a group of friends whose joyful vacation turns into a rescue mission filled with thrills and chills. The movie features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, and Deepak Parambol. The movie is available to watch on Hotstar.
Bramayugam – Mammootty’s haunting masterclass
Rahul Sadasivan’s period horror Bramayugam is set in a crumbling mansion filled with secrets. The film stars Mammootty as the enigmatic host of a dark realm.Mammootty’s performance earned him the Best Actor award. Sidharth Bharathan received a Best Character Artist (Male) honour. The movie is available on Sony LIV.
‘Paradise’, ‘ARM’, and ‘Nadanna Sambhavam’
Prasanna Vithanage’s ‘Paradise’ stars Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in the lead. The drama film explores the emotional turmoil of a couple caught amid Sri Lanka’s crisis. The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.Meanwhile, Jithin Laal’s epic ‘ARM’, featuring Tovino Thomas and Krithi Shetty, impressed audiences with its stunning visuals and cross-era storytelling. ‘ARM’ is available to watch on Hotstar.On a lighter yet thought-provoking note, Vishnu Narayan’s Nadanna Sambhavam — now streaming on ManoramaMAX, uses humour to dissect gender roles and modern relationships, with Lijomol Jose’s award-winning performance shining through.

                                    
