Are you an avid Malalyam film fan who wants to introduce the perfect list to your friend? Or are you new to the world of Malayalam films, longing for the kick start? We've got it right here for you! 
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7 Malayalam films to introduce to a non-Malayali, with their streaming platforms 

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Kumbalangi Nights (Amazon Prime) Kumbalangi Nights is a brilliantly written, once-in-a-blue-moon film that's a perfect example of the right people coming together at the right time.
Sandesham (Hotstar) A brilliantly staged and acted political satire adored by many Malayalis, Sandesham is a comic masterpiece with one-liners and images that remain relevant to this day.
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (Hotstar) The investigative thriller series features Mammootty's iconic character-- CBI officer Sethurama Iyer tasked to investigate a suicide that may or may not be a murder
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (Hotstar) This Fahadh Faasil-Dileesh Pothan film set a gold standard when it comes to storytelling in contemporary Malayalam cinema
Virus (Amazon Prime) Pulling off a survival thriller based on actual events is not an easy feat. But director Aashiq Abu nailed it with a carefully researched script on Kerala's Nipah outbreak
Ayyappanum Koshiyum (Amazon Prime) It's a masterclass on making a three-hour film about a tense confrontation between two individuals snowballing into something far uglier.
Mukham (Hotstar) Mohanlal and Nassar star in this thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind psychological thriller revolving around a faceless, woman-murdering serial killer holding a city hostage.

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