Filmmaker Jiyen Krishnakumar’s debut Tiyaan left me aghast. For starters, I could somehow fathom the film’s pretentious (and meaningless) title. The struggle was to sit for almost 3 hours, out of which about 90 minutesContinue reading
Category: Malayalam Cinema
“Thondimuthalum Driksaakshiyum” – A parody on ‘the system’ that also analyzes Kerala’s rooted caste fabric…
What does it feel like, if the symbol of your nuptial ties ends up in a third person’s abdomen? Indigestible quite! Dileesh Pothan‘s second directorial Thondimuthalum Driksaakshiyum landscapes and parodies Kerala’s caste politics, everyday corruption andContinue reading
“Comrade in America (CIA)” is all Dulquer, no substance!
The edifice of Amal Neerad‘s body of work is so markedly defined by his stylized shot-taking that it has eventually become his hallmark. The director’s latest offering, CIA – Comrade in America, stars Malayalam heartthrobContinue reading
“C/O Saira Banu” … Manju Warrier lends gravitas to this powerful tale of love!
Debutant director Antony Sony‘s C/O Saira Banu is one of the few mainstream films of our times to get its insight right. Its screenplay (credited to RJ Shaan and Bipin Chandran) is knotted – not for the sakeContinue reading
“Ezra” is a neat attempt to reimagine horror genre in Malayalam!
The history of Jews in Kerala. This has been a subject of scrutiny and fascination to a good number of historians in the state, let alone commoners. Especially for the ones in around Kochi, theContinue reading
“Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (മുന്തിരിവള്ളികൾ തളിർക്കുമ്പോൾ)”… Some sizzling chemistry saves the day!
If made well, there’s no genre as effective as relationship drama. Their emotional resonance lingers, thus rendering them repeat value. When Malayalam cinema’s much-loved pair Mohanlal and Meena decide to reunite with one such film,Continue reading
“Veeram”… Drowns in its own breathtaking beauty!
It is often that a film is so ornate that it drowns in its own breathtaking beauty. Celebrated Malayalam filmmaker Jayaraj’s latest offering Veeram Macbeth falls victim of the same catastrophe. While the visuals doContinue reading
“Pulimurugan” – A new standard for mass entertainers!
Imagine a fascinating to trip to the woods, that you always dreamed of taking. A solo expedition where you encounter giant trees, wild animals and life in its very raw framework. This is new for a commoner whose forgettable nationalContinue reading
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho (KPAC) – For dreamers, seekers and believers!
At the booking counter of this suburban Mumbai theatre, I requested tickets for ‘the Malayalam film’. The ticketing staff quizzed me on purpose, ‘Name of the film, Sir?” For once, I fumbled and took a moment toContinue reading
Oppam (ഒപ്പം) – An archaic thriller that is moderately engaging!
Priyadarshan is one filmmaker who tasted creditable success, across genres and languages. The director is back with his Onam bonanza – a racy thriller Oppam starring his agent of fortune, Mohanlal. Given the director’s proven expertise in theContinue reading
