: An action-packed film that became a commercial success with ₹11.25 Cr in worldwide collections. Groundbreaking OTT Releases

| If you like… | Watch this… | |--------------|--------------| | Crime thrillers | Joji, Nayattu, Operation Java | | Family dramas | Home, The Great Indian Kitchen | | Superhero / fantasy | Minnal Murali | | Suspense / twist-heavy | Drishyam 2, Kaanekkaane | | Horror | Bhoothakaalam | | Romance | Hridayam (released Dec 2021, mostly 2022 run) |

In 2021, “popular videos” meant content that transcended the film itself. Malayalam YouTube channels saw record-breaking numbers. Here are the most watched and shared video categories.

The year 2021 saw several films achieve critical acclaim and commercial success, ranging from small-scale social dramas to massive big-budget spectacles.

2021 was a landmark year for Malayalam cinema, marked by a surge in direct-to-OTT releases and a transition back to theaters. The industry gained significant national and international attention through innovative storytelling in films like Minnal Murali The Great Indian Kitchen 🎬 2021 Notable Filmography