Popular Malayalam films on OTT that showcase Biju Menon’s range as an actor

Biju Menon has been a consistent presence in Malayalam cinema from the 1990s. The bankable actor has been able to make a mark in both supporting roles in movies and lead characters. He even won a National Film for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Ayyappanum Koshiyum, which also starred Prithviraj Sukumaran. Whether it is the tough officer in Thalavan or the goofy Shibu in Romans or the thug in Padayottam, Biju Menon has been able to ace these roles quite effortlessly. From Thalavan to Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, here are some of the popular Malayalam films on OTTplay Premium that showcase Biju Menon’s range as an actor.

Biju Menon’s popular films on OTTplay Premium

Thalavan

This Jis Joy film features Biju Menon as CI Jayashankar, who is always at loggerheads with SI Karthik (Asif Ali). However, when a woman is found dead at Jayashankar’s house, Karthik is tasked with the police investigation, leading to an intriguing twist. The film is especially noted for delving into the internal workings of the police force in Kerala

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam

Another Biju Menon-Asif Ali film, but this time the Malayalam actors are seen as the father-son duo. But Biju Menon is once again a cop, Rahu, who is also a stern family man. His son Abhi, however, is a carefree guy who is on the lookout for a job. The plot twist happens when Abhi’s lover talks to Raghu, pretending to be his former girlfriend. Khalid Rahman’s film also features Asha Sarath and Rajisha Vijayan, who won a Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance as Eli.

Anarkali

Sachy's film featured Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon in the roles of Shanthanu and Zachariah, former Indian Navy officers. After some incidents, he and Zachariah are ousted from the force and they meet again in Lakshadweep after years. Priyal Gor, Kabir Bedi and Miya George are also part of the film.

Romans

Biju Menon joined hands with Kunchacko Boban for this film, which is high on comedy. Two criminals, who flee from the police, end up in a village, where the villagers mistake them to be priests from Rome. Though the criminals are delighted to get all the comforts, they soon realise the reason why priests fear to come to the church. Nivetha Thomas, Lalu Alex and TG Ravi are also part of this film

Padayottam

After Pinku gets beaten up, his friends vow revenge and seek the help of Chengal Reghu, a local thug in Thiruvananthapuram. As the assailants are in Kasaragod, the gang decides to travel all the way to the North Kerala district, leading to some hilarious incidents. Dileesh Pothan and Saiju Kurup are also part of this film, which promises a fun ride.