A variety of themes, including the difficulties and turmoil caused by dysfunctional families and the value of sound parenting, have been explored in Malayalam films regarding the relationship between a father and his child.

Here is a list of Malayalam films on Manorama Max and Sun NXT that deal with strained parent-child relationships and how most of them try to make them work again. You can watch these films on OTT Premium as well.

Father's Day Special - Malayalam Films on Manorama Max and Sun NXT

Philip’s (Manorama Max)

Director: Alfred Kurian Joseph

Cast: Mukesh, Innocent and Noble Babu Thomas

Along with his three kids, Betty, Blessy, and Basil, Philip resides in Bengaluru. Following a horrific event, their lives begin to unravel, particularly when Philip chooses to put a legal case ahead of something far more significant. Whether or not the family will survive this trying period is the main mystery of the movie.

Aakashamittayee (Sun NXT)

Director: Samuthirakani and M Padmakumar

Cast: Jayaram, Kalabhavan Shajohn, and Sarayu

A movie that centres on a father who raises his son to be a worthy member of the community while following the lives of three families. The movie also discusses other adolescent concerns and the contemporary social issues that affect schoolchildren. It has a few lovely and thought-provoking messages in it.

Meow (Manorama Max)

Director: Lal Jose

Cast: Soubin Shahir, Mamta Mohandas and Salim Kumar

Meow narrates the tale of Dasthaker, who, in spite of his strict behaviour, is able to understand his children and make ends meet after his wife, a homemaker, leaves them. The movie changes as Dasthaker grows as a person and as he learns more about his kids.

The Great Father (Sun NXT)

Director: Haneef Adeni

Cast: Mammootty, Arya, Sneha and Anikha

When businessman David Nainan returns home from work, he discovers his daughter Sarah unconscious from sexual abuse. David gets very upset when Sarah eventually recovers and tells him that she had been assaulted by a serial killer named Joker. An irate David decides to find him and kill him in order to protect other girls.

Makal (Manorama Max)

Director: Sathyan Anthikkad

Cast: Jayaram, Naslen K and Meera Jasmine

After spending more than ten years in the Gulf, Nandan comes home to be with his wife Juliet and daughter Aparna. Juliet moves to a new location after obtaining a job, which enables Nandan to get to know his daughter. The main plot point of the movie is how their relationship will be affected by their generational differences and misunderstandings.

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