**10) Gavi** Perhaps, the movie Ordinary was the one that set the tone, with its beautiful depiction of Gavi. And thousands of travelers to Kodaikanal started seeking out the Dolphin's Nose, the place where the opening scenes were canned. **9) Premam** Premam was a rage, and the song 'Malare Ninne' was a chartbuster. Though the movie was not shot at Mukkam, it became famous overnight. **8) Ennu Ninte Moideen** The sleepy town of Mukkam and the Iruvanjippuzha came to represent love and longing in the minds of many romantic after the movie hit the screens. And the movie was shot extensively across Kochi, Munnar, and Gujarat. **7) Charlie** 'Charlie' brought 'Meesapulimala' back into focus. Later, Josutty marries a door-to-door saleswoman Swapna, who is portrayed by Nayanthara, and decides to live a happy life. So, it was not surprising when this movie was shot in this haven. The story follows Josutty’s 9-year long stay in New Zealand and then his return to India after the loss of his parents and close friends. **6) Madhura Naranga** Dubai is the second home for a Malayali. **5) Life of Josutty** From Kattapana in Idukki to New Zealand, the 'Life of Josutty' took us to a landscape which was hitherto unseen in Malayalam movies. And it really made us want to pack up and escape. 7000 Kandi is the name of the fictional village where the film is set. This movie is his protest against deforestation, against the abuse of its resources, the forests, and its ecosystems. **4) Lord Livingstone 700 Kandi** Kandi says Anil Radhakrishna Menon is a measure of land. The visuals are just breath-taking even though the movie slumped at the box office. Their journey from Kochi to Himachal Pradesh forms the story. **3) Rani Padmini** The movie is all about how two women come together and how their roads come together. The movie shot extensively across Kavaratti, Bangaram and Agatti islands in Lakshadweep, had Prithviraj and Biju Menon in the lead roles. **2) Anarkali** We were looking up Kavaratti ever since the trailer showed a ship sail across the blue oceans. Our list **1) Maheshinte Prathikaram** Idukki, the mist-laden hills, the dash of freshness - 'Maheshinte Prathikaram took one through rural landscapes of this beautiful land. But we firmly believe that there are certain movies that leave us inspired to pack our bags and head out to explore the world. We are not talking about 'Motorcycle Diaries' or 'Slumdog Millionaire' here.