Year-Ender 2024: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Urvashi, Fahadh Faasil and More - 15 Standout Performances That Redefined Malayalam Cinema This Year!

In any other era, actors from Malayalam cinema would have dominated the National Film Awards, given the exceptional films and performances emerging from Kerala in recent years. Unfortunately, the current scenario makes this a rare occurrence. Regardless, 2024 continued the trend of delivering incredible cinema and extraordinary performances. From stalwarts like Mammootty, Urvashi, and Fahadh Faasil to promising newcomers like Zarin Shihab and Naslen, the year offered a showcase of remarkable talent.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Year-Ender 2024: From R Madhavan in 슬롯사이트˜Shaitaan슬롯사이트� to Raghav Juyal in 슬롯사이트˜Kill슬롯사이트�, 10 Best Onscreen Villains Who Menaced Bollywood This Year!

In this special year-ender feature, we shortlist 15 of our favourite performances by actors in Malayalam cinema in 2024 in no particular order..

1. Zarin Shihab - 'Aattam'

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2. Mohanlal - 'Malaikottai Vaaliban'

Lijo Jose Pellissery슬롯사이트™s Malaikottai Vaaliban proved divisive among the audience, weighed down by towering expectations. Yet, one opinion remained unanimous - Mohanlal was extraordinary in the movie. Portraying a weary wrestler burdened by his own legacy, he imbued the character with gravitas, carrying the film on his broad shoulders even through its sluggish moments.

3. Naslen - 'Premalu'

Naslen, one of Malayalam cinema슬롯사이트™s brightest rising stars, cemented his place with Premalu, a delightful entertainer. His impeccable comic timing, coupled with breakout performer Sangeeth Prathap슬롯사이트™s chemistry, made for a memorable on-screen duo.

4. Mammootty - 'Bramayugam'

This phase of Mammootty슬롯사이트™s career is a gift to Malayalam cinema. In Bramayugam, he revels in playing the sinister Koduman Potti/Chattan, delivering a delightfully malevolent performance. Watching Mammootty embrace such dark, scenery-chewing roles is a treat, and we can only hope for more.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Bramayugam Movie Review: Mammootty Terrifies With Sinister Brilliance in Rahul Sadasivan's Spellbinding Horror-Fantasy.

5. Prithviraj Sukumaran - 'Aadujeevitham'

If complete dedication to a role defines great acting, Prithviraj Sukumaran in Aadujeevitham stands unrivalled this year. His physical, mental, and emotional commitment to portraying an ill-fated immigrant in Aadujeevitham is awe-inspiring. In a fairer world, his performance would rival Mammootty슬롯사이트™s in Bramayugam for the National Award for Best Actor.

6. Nimisha Sajayan - 'Poacher'

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7. Fahadh Faasil - 'Aavesham'

Even in 2024, Fahadh Faasil continues to prove he슬롯사이트™s among Indian cinema슬롯사이트™s finest (Bougainvillaea and Pushpa 2, notwithstanding). In Aavesham, he dazzles as the volatile gangster Ranga, nailing the accent and showcasing an electric physicality. His performance is the crazy beating heart of the film, complemented by Sajib Gopu슬롯사이트™s endearing support.

8. Urvashi - 'Ullozhukku'

It슬롯사이트™s heartening to see veteran actors getting roles that showcase their range. In Ullozhukku, Urvashi delivers one of 2024슬롯사이트™s most poignant performances, portraying the anguish of a grieving mother with remarkable depth and empathy.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Ullozhukku Movie Review: Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu Are Stellar in This Sensitively-Handled Tearjerker.

9. Vinay Forrt - 'Aattam' and 'Family'

Vinay Forrt shines in two grey-shaded roles this year. In Aattam, he excels as an opportunistic boyfriend, exploiting his partner슬롯사이트™s #MeToo moment for his own gain. In Family, he takes a subtler but equally chilling approach as a paedophile, making the character even more disturbing.

10. Tovino Thomas - 'ARM'

In his most ambitious fantasy film, Tovino Thomas takes on three distinct roles. While he슬롯사이트™s impressive as both the warrior Kunjikelu and the electrician Ajayan, it슬롯사이트™s his portrayal of the wily thief Manniyan that truly stands out. His nuanced body language and mannerisms steal the show, which is saying something since this is a Tovino show after all.

11. Asif Ali - 'Kishkindha Kaandam'

Asif Ali enjoyed a stellar year, with standout performances in Thalavan, Level Cross, and Adios Amigos. But his best came in Kishkindha Kaandam, where he played Ajay, a troubled forest officer with a dark secret. His emotional depth in scenes like the morgue visit or a video call with his niece makes his layered performance unforgettable particularly when you revisit the movie after knowing its big twist.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯사이트˜KishKindha Kaandam슬롯사이트� Movie Review: Asif Ali and Vijayaraghavan슬롯사이트™s Brilliant Performances and a Layered Mystery Make for a Spectacular Combo!

12. Sanju Sivram - '1000 Babies'

1000 Babies슬롯 머신 사이트 추천is far from perfect, but it features an incredible performance from Sanju Sivram. As a repressed young man turned serial killer, Sivram masterfully portrays the character슬롯사이트™s varying shades, which depend on his new hunting grounds. It is quite a breakout performance for the actor, who was also seen as a haughty cop in ARM.

13. Kani Kusruti - 'All We Imagine as Light'

The only thing more tragic than India overlooking All We Imagine as Light for the 2025 Oscars is the absence of Kani Kusruti in international awards conversations. Her portrayal of Prabha, an immigrant nurse emotionally hollowed by her husband슬롯사이트™s sudden abandonment, is exceptional. Kusruti conveys Prabha슬롯사이트™s pain and vulnerability through subtle yet powerful expressions, especially her hauntingly expressive eyes. Also watch out for her incredible performances in Nagendran's Honeymoons, Mura, Girls Will Be Girls슬롯 머신 사이트 추천and Poacher.

14. Jagadish 슬롯사이트� 'Abraham Ozler', 'Vaazha', and 'Marco'

Is that really Appukuttan? That슬롯사이트™s the question I kept asking myself while watching this once-beloved comedian deliver such a chilling performance in the ultra-violent Marco. His portrayal of a despicable character, devoid of any comedic undertones, was nothing short of revelatory. Earlier this year, he impressed us with his morally grey role in the otherwise average Abraham Ozler. And who could forget the emotionally charged speech he delivered in the comedy entertainer Vaazha 슬롯사이트� Biopic of a Billion Boys, which left many of us teary-eyed? It슬롯사이트™s been delightful witnessing this dramatic renaissance from someone who was once one of the funniest comedians in Malayalam cinema.

15. Vijayaraghavan 슬롯사이트� 'Kishkindhakaandam' and 'Rifle Club'

Speaking of veteran actors shining brightly, how can we overlook the immensely talented yet often underrated Vijayaraghavan? He delivered a spellbinding performance as an amnesiac former army officer trapped in a tragic loop in the haunting슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Kishkindhakaandam. Then, at the year슬롯사이트™s end, he proved he could still be a total badass, even confined to a wheelchair, in Aashiq Abu슬롯사이트™s action-thriller Rifle Club. It슬롯사이트™s heartening to see Malayalam filmmakers tapping into the immense potential of these seasoned actors and giving them roles that truly showcase their range and brilliance.

With such incredible performances gracing the screen, 2024 has been yet another landmark year for Malayalam cinema. From seasoned legends to promising newcomers, these actors continue to elevate the industry to new heights.

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