Top 20 movies like Chennai Koottam
Top 20 Movies like Chennai Koottam
- 1. Oru Muthassi Gadha
- 2. Pa.Va
- 3. Salalah Mobiles
- 4. Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale
- 5. Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya
- 6. Ghost Villa
- 7. Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum
- 8. Praise the Lord
- 9. Vedivazhipadu
- 10. Mudhugauv
- 11. Aadupuliyattam
- 12. Punyalan Agarbattis
- 13. Bicycle Thieves
- 14. Naku Penta Naku Taka
- 15. Sringaravelan
- 16. Onnum Onnum Moonu
- 17. Thilothama
- 18. Hello Namasthe
- 19. Ithu Thaanda Police
- 20. Aana Mayil Ottakam
1. Oru Muthassi Gadha (ഒരു മുത്തശ്ശി ഗദ)
It narrates the story of two grandmothers in the backdrop of their children, families, and an old age home.
It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.
2. Pa.Va (പാ.വാ)
Pa.Va or Pappanekkurichum Varkeyekkurichum focuses on existential aspects of life in two close octogenarian friends Pappen and Varkey. The movie narrates the love and friendship shared between two close friends - Pappen and Varkey, in the backdrop of Christian families in Central Travancore.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
3. Salalah Mobiles (സലാല മൊബൈല്സ്)
Afzal is happy after his uncle helps him to set up his mobile shop. However, things take an unexpected turn when Azhagarsamy gifts him a virus-infected mobile application.
It has an average vote of 3.9 on TMDB.
4. Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale (അങ്ങനെ തന്നെ നേതാവേ അഞ്ചട്ടെണ്ണം പിന്നാലെ)
The village of Kanakkodu is free of politics and political parties. Pala Thankachen spread the seeds of politics in the calm atmosphere prevalent there. Consequently, the villagers divide themselves into different political groups.
It has an average vote of 4.2 on TMDB.
5. Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya (ഒരു മുറൈ വന്ത് പാര്ത്തായ)
Prakshan runs an electrical hardware shop and is known by all the people of that village. As the story progresses, the entry of a mysterious girl in Prakshan's life unfolds a lot of suspense and comical moments.
It has an average vote of 4.5 on TMDB.
6. Ghost Villa (Ghost Villa)
Businessman Ravuthar, who owns a haunted bungalow, tries several ways to exorcise the ghosts in the bungalow. With Ravuthar's permission, a young man named Anand sets his mind on defeating the invisible power in the bungalow.
It has an average vote of 3 on TMDB.
7. Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum (ഷാജഹാനും പരീക്കുട്ടിയും)
Jiya is a rich girl who has a distinctive personality and has great hopes and dreams. An unfortunate incident shook her life. At this juncture two guys Pranav and Prince enter Jiya's life with definite intentions.
It has an average vote of 4.3 on TMDB.
8. Praise the Lord (പ്രെയ്സ് ദി ലോര്ഡ്)
An immensely rich farmer lives peacefully with his family in Pala and has no idea about the hectic metro life. He gets introduced to it when he hides a love-stricken couple in his house.
It has an average vote of 5.9 on TMDB.
9. Vedivazhipadu (വെടിവഴിപാട്)
Three friends decide to hire a prostitute on the day of the Aatukaal Pongala - a Hindu festival in Trivandrum - when their wives are busy.
It has an average vote of 4.8 on TMDB.
10. Mudhugauv (മുദ്ദുഗൗ)
Movie is narrated through three different tracks. The romance between two students forms the first track, story of a villain forms the second track and third track played by two friends. Confluence of these three tracks completes the plot.
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
11. Aadupuliyattam (ആടുപുലിയാട്ടം)
A man and his family move into a house haunted by the spirit of an ancient queen.
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
12. Punyalan Agarbattis (പുണ്യാളൻ അഗർബത്തീസ്)
Punyalan Agarbattis is the story of Joy Thakkolkaran, a young entrepreuner from Thrissur. His new business venture 'Punyalan Agarbattis' involves manufacturing agarbattis from elephant dung. Fragrance and quality of his incense sticks aside, its mosquito repellant capabilities too have pleased those who tried the samples. However, Joy suddenly has a new set of people and problems as 'Punyalan Agarbattis' comes to a halt.
It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.
13. Bicycle Thieves (ബൈസിക്കിള് തീവ്സ്)
The film revolves around a guy and three others earn their living by stealing bicycles and selling them.
It has an average vote of 5.7 on TMDB.
14. Naku Penta Naku Taka (നാക്കു പെന്റാ നാക്കു ടാകാ)
Shubha, who is from a middle-class family, wants to marry someone who is settled in America. She ends up marrying a person who is settled in Kenya and finds it difficult to adjust to her new life.
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
15. Sringaravelan (ശൃംഗാരവേലൻ)
Kannan is the son of a fashion weaver Ayyapanashan . His father has sent him for fashion designing,but Kannan wants to make more money easier. His friends are Yesudas a.k.a Yesu ,a goonda and Vasu .
It has an average vote of 3.2 on TMDB.
16. Onnum Onnum Moonu (ഒന്നും ഒന്നും മൂന്ന്)
Onnum Onnum Moonu' set in the backdrop of Alappuzha picturizes the scenic beauty of Alappuzha and Kuttanadu. 'Onnum Onnum Moonu' hilariously narrates the goof ups of Alexander who comes to enjoy the beauty of Alappuzha. An autorickshaw driver and a hotel manager try to cheat Alexander and the resulting events are plotted in 'Onnum Onnum Moonu'. Riyaz, who has done a notable role in 'Flat No 4 B', does the role of Alexander. Amir Niyaz, Abhishek, Surya Sankar, Arun, M R Gopakumar, Irshad, and Sathar also include the cast. 'Onnum Onnum Moonu' is directed by Abhilash SB and the film is written by Fais Umer. Cinematography is by Santhosh K Lal and music by Muralee Krishna and Shibu Joseph with lyrics by Philipose Thathampally and Santhosh Kodanadu.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
17. Thilothama (തിലോത്തമ)
Rosy is a woman of enchanting beauty who sings and dances in a 5 star hotel in the town. She happens to be an eyewitness to a murder that happens in the hotel.
18. Hello Namasthe (ഹലോ നമസ്തേ)
Madhav and Jerrin are close friends who are working as RJs at an FM station They are the heroes of the station hosting a morning programmer titled Hello Namaste, where they take up issues relevant to the city. Madhav is married to a baker named Priya. The actual story begins when Madhav, Priya and Abu attend the wedding reception of Jerrin's ex-girlfriend Anna. There they realize that the groom is a good-for-nothing fellow and they entice Jerrin to elope with Anna. The two couples live together in a small house, and the going seems good initially. They late move into two identical luxury villas in a posh colony and become next door neighbors. The ladies begin to have minor issues and they pass them on to their men. Priya is very conscious of hygiene and her neighbor has a jack fruit tree that makes her porch messy. So, the jack fruit tree becomes the bone of contention between the two families, and the fight on whether it should stay or not continues till the end.
It has an average vote of 3.6 on TMDB.
19. Ithu Thaanda Police (ഇത് താന്ടാ പോലീസ്)
Ramakrishnan, a police constable, is posted as a driver at Elathur women police station. He has to deal with the fiery sub-inspector, Arundhathi Varma, to save his job.
It has an average vote of 3.6 on TMDB.
20. Aana Mayil Ottakam (ആന മയില് ഒട്ടകം)
Aana Mayil Ottakam is an anthology film. This is not really very common in Malayalam industry. But this concept is going on since ages and even legendary filmmakers like Satyajit Roy has tried this genre. It is always very interesting to see a collection of great short movies. You cannot get bored watching a movie like this. It is good to see that producers are interested in investing innovative concepts like this. Aana Mayil Ottakam is a compilation of short movies with some of the biggest names of Malayalam film industry.