Except a handful of them, films about children somehow don’t seem to get the kind of attention they deserve in Malayalam, be it in terms of production or reception. Following is a list of such Malayalam films featuring kids as central characters, although not always narrated through their perspective.
This is a biopic of the legendary Don Bosco remained in Malayalam, and
directed by Sangeeth Sivan.
A psychological exploration of sibling rivalry that crosses the line, this Sibi
Malayil film is also an intense study of the dark face of reformatory schools.
The complexities of grownup life that a bunch of kids get exposed to during
their grandfather’s funeral wake are at the core of this directorial debut by
Anjali Menon.
The bond that develops between a kid and a new teacher in his school helps him
find hope in a life swamped with poverty and other family adversities.
This movie explores a kid’s relationship with his grandfather in the limitless
bogs of Kuttanad is an absolutely rewarding experience.
