Five Malayalam drama movies on social issues that are currently streaming on Netflix

Malayalam movies have always been flagbearer of path-breaking cinema. From bringing political messs to forefront with movies like Sandhesam and Left Right Left to narrating modern-day tales with movies like Bangalore Days and Charlie, Malayalam cinema has offered its audience with some intriguing stories, amusing twists, and impressive performances. Here is a list of Malayalam films, streaming on Netflix that depicted multiple social issues through its storyline. Check m out. 

Malayalam movies depicting social issues through its storyline 

Uyare (2019)

movie, starring Parvathy, Tovi Thomas, and Asif Ali in lead, narrates tale of an acid attack survivor. Manu Ashokan directorial talked about miseries acid attack survivors go through after catastrophe ( attack) disturbs ir rmal life. Malayalam movie released last year entered list of highest-grossing Malayalam films soon after its release. 

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Comrade in America (2017)

movie, starring Dulquer Salmaan and debutant Karthika Muralidharan in lead, narrates tale of a Comrade, who illegally crosses border to enter United States of America to stop his loved ones' marri. Amal Neerad directorial threw light into illegal border crossing cases with much sincerity and reality. Malayalam movie released in 2017 failed to match expectations of audiences but won appreciation from critics for its intriguing storyline. 

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Sudani From Nigeria (2018)

movie, starring Soubin Shahir and Samuel Robinson in lead, narrates a heart-warming tale of friendship that develops in a small town in Kerala. Zakariya Mohammed directorial delved deep into problems faced by Africans and how y illegally migrate to India for better employment opportunities. movie released in 2018, won best feature film award at 66th National Film Awards. 

Eeda (2018)

movie, starring Shane Nigam and Nimisha Sajayan in lead, narrates love story of two individuals, whose political family background leads to mayhem in ir romantic relationship. B. Ajithkumar directorial was reported to be modern interpretation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. movie released in 2018 was talk of town for memorable performances by its lead characters and socio-political scenario movie depicted. 

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Maheshinte Prathikaram (2016) 

movie, starring Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, and Anushree in lead, narrates tale of Mahesh, who gets humiliated by a group of goons. movie tries to depict his revenge story. Dileesh Pothan directorial won Original Screenplay award at 65th National Film Awards. 

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(Promo Im Courtesy: Manu Ashokan, Karthika Muralidharan, Soubin Shahir Instagram)