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Malayalam cinema has featured several memorable mothers on screen who continue to stay with viewers long after the credits roll. Revisiting some of these characters that are available on OTT, here’s a list of films that celebrate motherhood online.

7 Malayalam Movies Celebrating Motherhood

1. C/O Saira Banu

Cast: Manju Warrier, Shane Nigam, Amala Akkineni, Niranjana Anoop, Raghavan, Sujith Sankar, Jagadeesh, KB Ganesh Kumar, Mohanlal (voice-only)
Director: Antony Sony Sebastian
Genre: Legal Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 36 minutes
Where to watch: JioHotstar

C/O Saira Banu revolves around a middle-class postwoman, Saira Banu, who fights to prove the innocence of her adopted son, Joshua Peter, after he is framed in a hit-and-run case. The film presents the story of a mother going to great lengths and standing up against powerful opponents to save her son.

2. Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum

Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Anjana Jayaprakash, Dhwani Rajesh, Viji Venkatesh, Vineeth, Mukesh, Innocent, Indrans, Althaf Salim, Abhiram Radhakrishnan
Director: Akhil Sathyan
Genre: Adventure Comedy Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 51 minutes
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum follows Pachu, a Mumbai-based Ayurveda pharmacy owner. During his return trip from Kerala, he agrees to escort his landlord’s elderly mother, Laila, back to Mumbai. The story takes a turn when she insists on making a detour to Goa for a personal mission. The film explores how Laila’s motherly affection toward a child transforms the lives of everyone around her.

3. Minnaminungu

Cast: Surabhi Lakshmi, Rebecca Santhosh, Prem Prakash, Balu Narayan, Krishnan Balakrishnan, Archana Padmini, Suresh Prem
Director: Anil Thomas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Where to watch: ZEE5

Minnaminungu follows a struggling single mother in Kerala who works multiple jobs as a domestic helper and milk seller to support her elderly father and college-going daughter, Charu. The plot centers on her exhausting efforts to arrange Rs 6 lakh for Charu’s higher studies in Canada, only to later discover that her daughter plans to use the money to elope with her partner.

4. Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Siju Wilson, Shanthi Krishna, Lal, Ahaana Krishna, Aishwarya Lekshmi
Director: Althaf Salim
Genre: Romantic Tragicomedy
Runtime: 2 hours and 11 minutes
Where to watch: JioHotstar

Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela follows Kurien, a London-based man who returns to Kerala after his mother, Sheela, is diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. Along with his father and siblings, the family decides to face the crisis with humor, resilience, and emotional support rather than despair. The film is based on writer Chandramathi’s memoir of the same name, which recounts her battle with cancer and the strength she found through the support of her family.

5. Kaanekkaane

Cast: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Tovino Thomas, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shruti Ramachandran, Prem Prakash, Rony David, Binu Pappu
Director: Manu Ashokan
Genre: Drama Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours
Where to watch: SonyLIV

Kaanekkaane follows Paul Mathai, who suspects his son-in-law, Allen, of fabricating the story surrounding his daughter’s death. As Paul searches for the truth and seeks justice, the film navigates themes of guilt, grief, and complex relationships after Allen remarries Sneha.

Breaking the stereotype of the evil stepmother, the film presents Sneha as a loving and caring figure in the life of her husband’s biological son.

6. Ente Ummante Peru

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Urvashi, Shanthi Krishna, Shilpa Tulaskar, Hareesh Perumanna, Mammukoya, Saipriya Deva
Director: Jose Sebastian
Genre: Road Comedy Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 11 minutes
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Ente Ummante Peru narrates the story of Hameed, a young man from Malabar who faces difficulty finding a marriage alliance after his father’s death because he is considered an orphan. In an attempt to overcome this, he sets out to find his mother, leading him on a heartwarming journey through his father’s past relationships. Along the way, the film explores what truly defines a mother’s affection.

7. Manassinakkare

Cast: Jayaram, Sheela, Nayanthara, Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, KPAC Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
Genre: Family Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Manassinakkare follows Kochu Thresia, a wealthy, spirited, yet lonely widow who feels alienated by her selfish and money-minded children. She finds companionship in Reji, a young farmer who helps her fulfill her childlike wishes, bridging the generational gap with warmth, humor, and affection.

The films mentioned above are just some of the many memorable Malayalam movies celebrating motherhood that are available on OTT platforms, with several more heartfelt stories waiting to be explored online.

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