The remarkable quality of 2019's output can be linked to several key trends that reshaped the industry's creative landscape.

| Film Title | Lead Actor | Budget (Est.) | Box Office (Gross) | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mohanlal | ₹35 Cr | ₹125 Cr+ | Blockbuster | | Madhura Raja | Mammootty | ₹25 Cr | ₹60 Cr+ | Super Hit | | Kumbalangi Nights | Ensemble | ₹6 Cr | ₹30 Cr+ | Blockbuster | | Helen | Anna Ben | ₹3 Cr | ₹15 Cr+ | Super Hit | | Driving Licence | Prithviraj | ₹8 Cr | ₹20 Cr+ | Hit |

continued to redefine acting standards with stellar performances in films like Kumbalangi Nights and Athiran .