Enjoyed Nadikar? Here’s a list of Malayalam flicks on Sun NXT that are based on film industry

A number of films in Malayalam are based on the movie industry, exploring the various aspects in it. Some focus on specific departments like stunt and make-up, while others delve into the challenges of filmmaking.

The following is a list of Sun NXT streaming films that are based on film sets. These are also available on OTTplay Premium.

Movies on Sun NXT based on film industry

Celluloid

This biographical drama film chronicles J.C. Daniel's life and his endeavour to make the first Malayalam motion picture in India. Trouble begins when Rosie, an actress from a lower caste, plays a woman from an upper caste in his film. Due to the public uproar, Rosie is forced to leave the town. After this incident, J.C. Daniel and his wife's lives are documented in Celluloid. This film has garnered a lot of praise and features one of Prithviraj Sukumaran's best performances to date.

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Padmashree Bharath Doctor Saroj Kumar

Famous actor Saroj Kumar gets ejected from his movie after a fight with another actor and a young filmmaker. He then tries a number of other ruses to ruin the project, but fails when the film turns into a hit. Padmashree Bharath Doctor Saroj Kumar, which received conflicting reviews after its premiere, is notable for its satirical elements and the return of several characters from Udayananu Tharam.

Hero

The central character, Tarzan Antony, is from a family of the middle class who becomes a stunt performer in films. Thankachan, Antony's father, was a driver for the Tamil film industry for a while. When his father returned home, Antony would listen to his stories about the industry with great interest. This film tells the story of his transformation from stuntman to hero.

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Makeup Man

The chaotic life of a married couple, when the wife unexpectedly and haphazardly turns into a heroine. The husband is compelled to pose as her makeup artist in the interim. When a director falls in love with her, their lives become a mess. There are some humorous scenes in the movie featuring Jayaram and Suraj Venjaramoodu.

Cinema Company

Four close friends who want to make a movie are the focal point of the movie. It also reflects their love of the art, and even if things do not turn out as planned at first, they persevere in pursuing their goal. The main plot point of the movie is how the movie becomes their life and totally changes the way they live.

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