<p>The year 2020 was a rather disappointing one for fans of Malayalam cinema as theatres were closed to check the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. With things slowly returning to 'normal', here is a look at seven upcoming movies that might prove to be game-changers for Mollywood. </p>.<p><strong>Marakkar</strong></p>.<p>The Mohanlal-starrer, which failed to hit the screens this year due to the pandemic, is likely to release in theatres in 2021. The Priyadarshan-helmed period movie features 'Lalettan' in a new avatar and revolves around the adventures of a brave naval admiral. It has a stellar cast that includes Arjun Sarja, 'Lady Superstar' Manju Warrier, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty and Kalyani Priyadarshan.</p>.<p><strong>Drishyam 2</strong></p>.<p>A sequel to the 2013 release <em>Drishyam</em>, <em>Drishyam 2</em> is being shot against a limited budget and might release digitally as opposed to in theatres. Like the first part, it is being directed by Jeethu Joseph. </p>.<p><strong>The Priest</strong></p>.<p><em>The Priest </em>has created a great deal of buzz among fans as it marks Mammootty's firest collaboration with Manju Warrier, The horror-thriller features the 'Megastar' in a new avatar, which has piqued the curiosity for the right reasons. </p>.<p><strong>Malik</strong></p>.<p><em>Malik</em>, which marks director Mahesh Narayanan's third collaboration with Fahadh Faasil after <em>Take Off</em> and the Amazon Prime Video-backed <em>CU Soon</em>, failed to release in theatres this year due to the Coronavirus situation. The action-drama is likely to hit the screens sometime in 2021. </p>.<p><strong>Kurup</strong></p>.<p>Arguably the biggest movie of actor Dulquer Salmaan's career, <em>Kurup </em>has been shot against a big budget and revolves around the journey of a dreaded criminal. The Srinath Rajendran-directed movie has a strong supporting cast that includes Tovino Thomas and Sobhita Dhulipala. </p>.<p><strong>Aadujeevitham</strong></p>.<p>The Prithviraj-starrer is a survival drama that revolves around the struggles of an Indian migrant in Saudi Arabia. The survival-drama is based on a novel of the same name and stars Amala Paul as the leading lady. </p>.<p><strong>Nizhal</strong></p>.<p>Powerhouse performer Nayanthara will be seen alongside Kunchacko Boban in the mystery-thriller Nizhal, which created a buzz among fans due to its eerie first-look poster. This will be her first Malayalam film after the release of <em>Love Action Drama</em>. </p>
<p>The year 2020 was a rather disappointing one for fans of Malayalam cinema as theatres were closed to check the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. With things slowly returning to 'normal', here is a look at seven upcoming movies that might prove to be game-changers for Mollywood. </p>.<p><strong>Marakkar</strong></p>.<p>The Mohanlal-starrer, which failed to hit the screens this year due to the pandemic, is likely to release in theatres in 2021. The Priyadarshan-helmed period movie features 'Lalettan' in a new avatar and revolves around the adventures of a brave naval admiral. It has a stellar cast that includes Arjun Sarja, 'Lady Superstar' Manju Warrier, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty and Kalyani Priyadarshan.</p>.<p><strong>Drishyam 2</strong></p>.<p>A sequel to the 2013 release <em>Drishyam</em>, <em>Drishyam 2</em> is being shot against a limited budget and might release digitally as opposed to in theatres. Like the first part, it is being directed by Jeethu Joseph. </p>.<p><strong>The Priest</strong></p>.<p><em>The Priest </em>has created a great deal of buzz among fans as it marks Mammootty's firest collaboration with Manju Warrier, The horror-thriller features the 'Megastar' in a new avatar, which has piqued the curiosity for the right reasons. </p>.<p><strong>Malik</strong></p>.<p><em>Malik</em>, which marks director Mahesh Narayanan's third collaboration with Fahadh Faasil after <em>Take Off</em> and the Amazon Prime Video-backed <em>CU Soon</em>, failed to release in theatres this year due to the Coronavirus situation. The action-drama is likely to hit the screens sometime in 2021. </p>.<p><strong>Kurup</strong></p>.<p>Arguably the biggest movie of actor Dulquer Salmaan's career, <em>Kurup </em>has been shot against a big budget and revolves around the journey of a dreaded criminal. The Srinath Rajendran-directed movie has a strong supporting cast that includes Tovino Thomas and Sobhita Dhulipala. </p>.<p><strong>Aadujeevitham</strong></p>.<p>The Prithviraj-starrer is a survival drama that revolves around the struggles of an Indian migrant in Saudi Arabia. The survival-drama is based on a novel of the same name and stars Amala Paul as the leading lady. </p>.<p><strong>Nizhal</strong></p>.<p>Powerhouse performer Nayanthara will be seen alongside Kunchacko Boban in the mystery-thriller Nizhal, which created a buzz among fans due to its eerie first-look poster. This will be her first Malayalam film after the release of <em>Love Action Drama</em>. </p>
