Here are some of the promising directors who made a mark for themselves in the industry:

2018: EVERYONE IS A HERO

Inspired by real-life events, the film revolves around resilience, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. It realistically captures the harrowing experience of the survivors of the worst natural calamity to befall Kerala in a century. Helmed by Jude Anthany Joseph and an ensemble cast Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Indrans, Vineeth Srinivasan, Lal, Narain and others. 

Streaming: Sony Liv

KANNUR SQUAD

Directed by Rony Varghese Raj, Kannur Squad is a Malayalam crime thriller starring Mammootty, Shabareesh Varma, Rony David Raj, and others in key roles. The plot follows a team of police officers known as the Kannur Squad, spearheaded by ASI George Martin. How they connect a web of clues to trace a criminal gang forms the crux.

Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

NERU

Neru follows Sara, a blind sculptor, navigating the quest for justice after experiencing trauma while grappling with the complexities of the legal system. Mohanlal, Anaswara Rajan, Priyamani, Santhi Mayadevi, Siddique plays the crucial roles. Helmed by Jeethu Joseph

Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

ROMANCHAM

Based on incidents that is said to have happened in the life of seven bachelors in 2007 Bangalore after using a Ouija board and subsequent events, the film satirically explores how divination that started as fun becomes a problem bigger than boredom. Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sajin Gopu, Siju Sunny, Abin Bino plays the major role and directed by Jithu Madhavan.

Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

IRATTA

The storyline of Iratta revolves around the lives of two identical twins, Pramod and Vinod. Both are police officers. When Vinod unexpectedly dies during his duty hours, it forces his twin to reflect on misses in life. It is a thriller movie that promises to offer a lot of entertainment. Joju George portrayed the key role.

Streaming: Netflix

RDX: ROBERT DONY XAVIER

Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, Neeraj Madhav, Lal, Babu Antony, Mahima Nambiar starrer RDX revolves around Robert, his brother Dony and their friend Xavier and their passion for martial arts. When the trio reunite after many years, they are threatened by Paulson and his group due to a fight that happened years ago. Directed by Nahas Hidayath.

Streaming: Netflix

KING OF KOTHA

The movie revolves around Kannan Bhai and his gang, who are powerful people in a crime-infested town, but inspector Shahul tactfully plots the return of the 'King' to combat this reign and seek revenge. Dulquer Salman portrayed the key role.

Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar