Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arya, Prabhu Deva, Genelia Deshmukh, Nithya Menen, Vidya Balan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Alex O’Nell, Sasi Kallinga
Director: Santosh Sivan
Genre: Epic Historical War Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 29 minutes
Where to watch: SunNXT
With top-notch visuals, impeccable storytelling, and hard-hitting dialogues, Urumi is a must-watch for fans of historical epics. Set in the 16th century, the film follows Kerala warrior Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar, who embarks on an epic quest to avenge his family’s death at the hands of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
Aided by his friend Vavvali and the warrior princess Ayesha, he faces the ordeals posed by the Portuguese invaders, setting the stage for a tale that goes beyond valour and war.
These films represent just a few of the many compelling stories from Malayalam cinema that celebrate courage, identity, and the spirit of resistance.
