Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Tovino Thomas, Bala, Saikumar, Sashi Kumar, Lena, Sudheer Karamana, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Sudheesh
Director: RS Vimal
Genre: Biographical Romantic Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 46 minutes
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Ennu Ninte Moideen is a romantic drama that celebrates the eternal love of two individuals who could never unite in real life. Within this tale lies the story of a man who loves deeply despite knowing he may never truly have that love returned.
Set between the 1960s and 1970s, the film follows Moideen and Kanchanamala, two people from different backgrounds who fall in love. Although they are deeply devoted to each other, family resistance prevents them from uniting, even as they refuse to let go.
Amid this story, Panakkaparambil Appu is also in love with Kanchanamala and longs to be with her. However, as her heart belongs to Moideen, the film becomes a story of not just one but multiple unfulfilled loves.
5. Thoovanathumbikal
Cast: Mohanlal, Sumalatha, Parvathy Jayaram, Ashokan, Babu Namboothiri, Sreenath, Sukumari, Jagathi Sreekumar
Director: P. Padmarajan
Genre: Romantic Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 31 minutes
Where to watch: Prime Video India/JioHotstar
Thoovanathumbikal is a romantic drama that explores the life of Jayakrishnan, a man who leads two contrasting lifestyles. Though initially indifferent to love, he meets Clara, an adult industry worker, and spends a night with her. During their time together, they develop deep feelings for each other.
However, Clara leaves him, and Jayakrishnan continues to hold on to the hope of building a life with her. Whether his feelings are fulfilled forms the emotional core of the film.
These Malayalam films beautifully explore the theme of one-sided love, portraying its pain, longing, and emotional depth in different ways.
