Christy, Enkilum Chandrike to Dear Vappi, Malikappuram: All you need to know about this week’s Malayalam releases

This Valentine’s week, Malayalam cinema offers a treat for its audience. As many as three romcoms are releasing in theatres including Malavika Mohanan and Mathew Thomas’ Christy, while OTT platforms too have two diverse films – Unni Mukundan’s Malikappuram and Biju Menon’s Naalaam Mura – that would suit the family audience as well as those who prefer crime thrillers.

While Romancham, which released two weeks ago, is still going strong in theatres, Basil Joseph will be looking to continue his successful run with another comedy – Enkilum Chandrike. Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam’s Anagha Narayanan and Lal will also be seen in a feel-good movie Dear Vaapi this weekend.

Here’s a list of movies that you can pick from to watch this weekend – both on OTTs and theatres.

Christy

Release platform: Theatre

Based on true incidents that happened in debutant director Alvin Henry’s life, the movie, scripted by GR Indugopan and Benyamin, revolves around a Poovar-based teenager named Roy’s infatuation for Christy, who is older than him. Mathew Thomas and Malavika Mohanan play Roy and Christy, respectively, in this romantic drama.

Also read: ­Christy warranted a big budget, it was tough to get producers with just Malavika Mohanan, Mathew Thomas: Alvin Henry | Exclusive

Enkilum Chandrike

Release platform: Theatre

Niranjana Anoop essays the titular character in this light-hearted comedy entertainer, which is co-scripted and helmed by Average Ambili director Adithyan Chandrashekar. The film revolves around the antics of a few men after they find out that Chandrika’s wedding is fixed. Suraj Venjaramoodu, Basil Joseph, Saiju Kurup, Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Tanvi Ram are also part of the movie.

Also read: Enkilum Chandrike's genre would’ve changed if it's told through its titular character: Adithyan Chandrashekar | Exclusive 

Dear Vappi

Release platform: Theatre

Helmed by Shan Thulaseedharan, the film, starring Lal, Anagha Narayanan and Niranj Raju, revolves around the relationship between a father and a daughter. Lal essays the tailor in the movie, while Anagha plays his daughter named Ameera in the film, which takes a crucial turn when Niranj’s character enters the fray.

Naalaam Mura

Release platform: Manorama Max

This crime-drama, directed by Deepu Anthikad, has Biju Menon and Guru Somasundaram in the lead. The movie revolves around a group of investigative officers trying to crack a long unsolved case and as the final step, interrogates a seemingly innocent man, who has just landed in Kochi. Biju Menon essays a crime branch officer in the film, which has Guru playing a suspect.

Also read: Naalaam Mura movie review: Biju Menon's interrogation drama is a torture best avoided 

Malikappuram

Release platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Unni Mukundan’s superhit religious drama revolves around an eight-year-old girl, Kalyani, and her relationship with Lord Ayyappa. After a personal tragedy, Kalyani decides to go on the Sabarimala pilgrimage with just her neighbour for company. Two other strangers accompany her – one with noble and other with nefarious intent. The movie also has Renji Panicker, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody and Manoj K Jayan.

Also read: Malikappuram movie review: Unni Mukundan's 'divine act' is the saving grace in this timepass entertainer