2019 was the transitional year where realized the power of streaming. Amazon Prime Video and Netflix aggressively acquired post-theatrical rights. Films like Virus , Kumbalangi Nights , and Jallikattu found a second life and international audiences because of OTT. This exposure directly influenced how scripts were written in subsequent years.
Beyond commercial success, 2019 was noted for its high-quality storytelling and performances.
🐕 Mammootty as a hapless policeman in the Naxal belt? A brilliant deconstruction of the action genre that was equal parts funny, realistic, and heartwarming.
2019 was a year where actors truly disappeared into their characters.