Best family Malayalam movies on Apple TV in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
132 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.6. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 49m · U · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 8.7 (14.8K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following
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2. Sandhesam (1991)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 17m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 9.0 (6.6K votes)
FunnyDialogue-drivenFamily-friendlySlow-burn
After his retirement, Raghavan Nair (Thilakan) is back at his home. His long cherished dream to spend his retired life along with his family is thwarted after seeing his two sons brawling each other over their political differences.
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3. Spadikam (1995)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.6 (7.8K votes)
Dark & gritty
Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.
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4. Godfather (1991)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.6 (4.9K votes)
A retelling of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", the film revolves around the rivalry between two families, the Anjooran and Anappara houses, and the consequences faced when two members of the families fall in love.
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5. Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
Movie · Malayalam · 1h 59m · A · Drama · IMDb 8.9 (3.7K votes)
Slow-burn
Balan, a teacher, has a mentally unstable uncle. There is a belief that the family is cursed to have a lunatic at all times. When the uncle passes away, people believe that Balan will be the next.
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6. In Harihar Nagar (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.6 (4.6K votes)
FunnyTwisty
4 unemployed men who are in Harihar Nagar tries to impress a newly came girl next door.The story goes to the next level when a mysterious man comes and asks for a missing box.
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7. Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.5 (4.1K votes)
FunnyFamily-friendlyDialogue-driven
The story revolves around three unemployed people who get involved in a kidnapping saga due to a case of mistaken identity.
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8. Vatsalyam (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 35m · U · Drama · IMDb 8.4 (3.7K votes)
Family-friendlyDialogue-drivenSeriousHeartwarming
Raghavan, a farmer, raises his brother, Vijayakumar, and gives him an education. However, when he grows up and gets married to a rich woman, Vijayakumaran conveniently forgets about his brother.
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9. Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 44m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 8.1 (3.7K votes)
FunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Sreekrishnan unknowingly falls in love with the woman his best friend, Manikyan, loves. Though Sreekrishnan tries his best to woo her, she resists, leading to a battle that ensues between the friends.
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10. Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 1m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (2.5K votes)
Dialogue-drivenFunnyFamily-friendly
A man with a serious case of inferiority complex is married to a beautiful girl. Soon, his love and care turns into suspicion.
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11. Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (4.3K votes)
Light-heartedSlow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarming
Jaison, a teenager, has a crush on Keerthy, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. To make things worse, he gets in trouble with Ravi, the new teacher who is liked by everyone, especially Keerthy.
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12. Rajamanikyam (2005)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 5m · U · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (3.3K votes)
Bellary Raja is disowned by his stepfather in his childhood. Years later, his stepfather calls him to resolve the disputes between his children and makes him the caretaker of his properties.
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13. Dhruvam (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 25m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (2.2K votes)
Edge-of-seatSerious
Veerasimha Mannadiar gets killed by Hyder Marakkar, a notorious criminal. Thereafter, Veerasimha's brother, Narasimha Mannadiar, decides to avenge Veerasimha's death.
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14. Kalyanaraman (2002)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 6m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.9 (2.0K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyFunnyHeartwarming
Ramankutty, a wedding planner, falls in love with Gauri and their families approve of their marriage. However, an astrologer's shocking prediction about Ramankutty's family creates complications.
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15. New Delhi (1987)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 23m · U · Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (2.0K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seat
A journalist is illegally jailed for exposing two corrupt politicians, He exacts revenge through his new mysterious newspaper.
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16. Mrigaya (1989)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 22m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (1.6K votes)
Varunni, a hunter, is summoned to help some villagers capture a man-eating leopard. When he accidentally kills a man, he decides to support the deceased's grieving family.
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17. Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.7K votes)
FunnyDialogue-driven
The hilarious trio from 'Ramji Rao Speaking' faces a new trouble when the heroine of their drama group quits.
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18. Vietnam Colony (1992)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 34m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (1.7K votes)
Family-friendlyDialogue-drivenFunny
Krishnamurthy is appointed by a real estate company to vacate Vietnam Colony, a place buzzing with illegal and antisocial elements.
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19. Thalavattam (1986)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 27m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.5K votes)
Dark & grittyTwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who finds that Vinu fell ill after the accidental death of
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20. Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (1.7K votes)
FunnyFast-pacedFamily-friendly
Ramdas and Vijayan are sent on a mission to the US to retrieve a priceless gold crown stolen from India. With a couple of clues, the comic duo embarks on the adventure.
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21. The King (1995)
Movie · Malayalam · 3h 19m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.6 (1.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedSerious
The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty in the title role as district collector.
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22. No. 20 Madras Mail (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 57m · UA · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (1.5K votes)
Funny
Enroute Madras via train, when three friends get falsely accused of a mysterious homicide, they escape and desperately search for the real killer.
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23. Chandralekha (1997)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 52m · U · Romance · IMDb 7.6 (1.6K votes)
Family-friendlyHeartwarming
An unemployed man saves a rich woman and takes her to the hospital where her relatives mistake him as her husband. He plays along as he needs money to repay a loan.
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24. Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 22m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.7 (1.4K votes)
HeartwarmingDialogue-driven
Balachandran had resorted to his work after he is unable to cope up with the death of his wife, Bhama. During the process, he neglects his only son, Appu. When Appu returns home for his school vacation, Balachandran promises to take him on a lot of trips, but is unable to do any as he is caught up with work. Pappayude
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25. Thazhvaram (1990)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 10m · U · Drama, Western · IMDb 8.2 (949 votes)
Edge-of-seatSerious
A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife.
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26. Pavithram (1994)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 30m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (1.1K votes)
TwistyFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingSlow-burn
A young man's relationship with his career, fiancee and brother is brought under stress by the birth of an unexpected sister. The film deals with the relationship between siblings Unnikrishnan and Meenakshi who have an almost 30 year age difference between them.
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27. Chenkol (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 43m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.1K votes)
Dark & grittySerious
After completing his term in prison, Sethu tries to lead a happy life on the outside, but his past makes it all the more difficult.
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28. Naran (2005)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 45m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.9K votes)
Dark & gritty
Velayudhan, an orphan, is loved by the people in his village, as he keeps it free from unsavoury people and practices. But the local moneylender and politician get jealous and try to get rid of him.
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29. Hitler (1996)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 33m · UA · Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.6K votes)
Dialogue-drivenMatureDark & gritty
Madhavan, an eligible bachelor, is very protective of his five sisters. However, things take an ugly turn for Madhavan when his sisters turn against him and fail to understand his love for them.
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30. Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993)
Movie · Malayalam · 2h 26m · U · Family, Comedy · IMDb 7.9 (854 votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLight-heartedFunny
A young man marries a Tamil girl, and fearing his family, he brings her to the house as a servant. Problem starts when his elder brothers falls for her too.
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