Top 10 Malayalam Movies of 2012

    Exactly 127 films were released in 2012 excluding dubbed and other language releases in kerala. Malayalam film industry had altogether a wonderful journey in 2012 and the credit entirely goes to the renovated scripts from scriptwriters and an appreciable change in the mentality of the directors who now believes that stardom is an added advantage not a basic formula. An approximate estimate is that 5 films are blockbusters and more than 10 films are listed in the hit chart. Also think about the loss created by the remaining films in this micro industry.
        We have listed down the top 10 malayalam movies of 2012.The movies are listed based on the criterias like entertainment, freshness in script, box office success, public opinion etc.

1  THATTATHIN MARAYATH
     Vineeth sreenivasan's second directional venture which narrates the love story of Vinod (Nivin pauly) and Aisha (Isha Talwar). Upon it's release the film developed cult following especially among the youths of kerala. Thattathin Marayath is one among the  highest grossers of 2012.
      Thattathin Marayath has a simple cute storyline which thoroughly engages you with highly laughable wits. Thattathin Marayath is worth watching more than one time.

2  USTAD HOTEL
   Directed by Anwar Rasheed, Ustad Hotel is Dulquer Salmaan's second film in 2012. Dulquer Salmaan's second consecutive hit of the year after 'Second Show'. The film is considered to be one of the highest grossers of 2012.
      Script by Anjali Menon is one of the best in the recent times. Ustad Hotel has a perfect menu with romance, dramatic plots, outstanding cast performance and totally entertaining. An amazing movie which leaves an impact within ourselves long after the end credits.

3  RUN BABBY RUN
     After their previous movie Christian Brothers when director Joshiy and superstar Mohanlal joins hand, nothing less than a blockbuster is expected. This commercial thriller movie was released during the onam celebrations. Run Babby Run is the third highest grosser of the year.
      The superb performance of Mohanlal and the cast as well as the direction makes Run Babby Run a thrilling and interesting watch. The song "Attumanal Payayil" sung by Mohanlal himself became instant hit and was well received by the public. Mohanlal is the most successful actor of the year after Dileep.

4  DIAMOND NECKLACE
     Lal Jose's second movie of the year after 'Spanish Masala'. This is Fahadh faasil's first hit of 2012 which was followed by 22 Female Kottayam and Annayum Rasoolum.
      Diamond Necklace is a brilliant, the so called 'new generation' movie which was commercial success in the box office. Outstanding performance from the star cast is one of the main positives of the movie.

5  EE ADUTHA KALATH
    Ee adutha kalath is a brainy entertainer written by Murali Gopi and directed by Arun Kumar Aravind( cocktail fame). The movie ended as an average grosser in box office due to improper theatrical release along with biggies.
    The main hero of the movie is it's script, which puts you in a confusing state during the first half and then gives you a clear picture in the second half. The film has got outstanding performances from all its actors, and with a good direction, back ground music and a distinctive narrative style which makes the movie an outstanding one.
6  22 FEMALE KOTTAYAM
    Directed by Aashiq Abu, 22 Female Kottayam is a well received film by critics and public with positive response. The film is a commercial success in box office.
    22FK has got the best performances from Rima Kallingal and Fahadh faasil. Hats off to Aashiq Abu for the bold attempt and for a refreshingly different film.

7  AYALUM NJANUM THAMMIL
    Director Lal Jose's third film of the year. The film was jointly written by brothers Bobby and Sanjay. The movie is a commercial success in the box office.
    A spectacular comeback by Prithviraj with superb performance after many flop projects. The film is told in a non-linear manner as the scriptwriters did in ‘Traffic'. Impressively directed and well acted, Ayalum Njanum Thammil is yet another must watch film from director Lal Jose.
    
8  BAVUTTIYUDE NAMATHIL
      Ranjith's Bavuttiyude Namathil was released in december as a relief to the Mammootty's draught of hits. Initial trends shows that Bavuttiyude Namathil will be a commercial success.
        Bavuttiyude namathil has one of the best performances of Mammootty without any heroism or punch dialogues. Bavuttiyude Namathil is simple, refreshing, socially relevant themed movie.

9  SPIRIT
    Spirit is the only film of Ranjith in 2012 as a director. Spirit is declared as a superhit in the box office. Spirit got the highest initial collection ever for a Ranjith film.
      Spirit has one of the finest performances of Mohanlal in recent times. Spirit has got heart and succeeds in conveying the message against alcohol to the viewers.

10 GRANDMASTER
     Grandmaster was directed by B.Unnikrishnan and produced by  UTV Motion Pictures. Grandmaster is a safe venture for it's producers.
     Grandmaster is an investigative suspense thriller in which Mohanlal comes up with a meticulous performance. The movie has got action, lot of brain-work and a tremendous suspense at the end.


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