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  • Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly unmatched in his forte

    Sarvam Maya wasn’t just another film; it marked Nivin Pauly’s comeback after a tough phase in a genre which is his forte. Now, Nivin Pauly returns with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, which is slated to be another rom-com alongside Mamitha Baiju, who is having the time of her life with frequent releases and has been receiving… Read more

  • Toxic Review: Not the return Yash would have wanted

    After multiple delays, Yash is back on the big screen after the mega blockbuster KGF-2, spending a good 4 years preparing and shooting for Toxic, which is yet another highly anticipated outing. Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, the film presents itself as another period gangster drama set in the 1940s and post Indian independence. Supported by… Read more

  • Khalifa: The Ruler Review: Prithviraj Shines in a Mass Entertainer Let Down by Its Writing

    Prithviraj has been in a rough phase as of late, with his recent releases being subpar. After his previous venture in I, Nobody, which released last month, he returns with the highly anticipated Khalifa: The Ruler, where he is said to be playing a gold smuggler. A film which is slated to have a sequel… Read more

  • Thudakkam Review: A Gripping Story That Marks a Brilliant Start for Two Debutants

    A director coming off a huge hit like 2018, collaborating with 2 newcomers as the main leads, with one being Vismaya Mohanlal and the other being Aashish Joe Antony, came with more hype than expected simply because of the sheer quality backing them. Music by the versatile Jakes Bejoy, cinematography in the hands of Jomon… Read more

  • Jana Nayagan Review: Vijay exits in ordinary fashion

    It’s been quite the year for Vijay in and out of the industry. The censor board issues, delays to the release date, and leaked versions of the film are notable concerns. However, on a more positive note, his success in his chosen field led to his departure from the industry, which is a huge moment… Read more

  • Drishyam 3 Review: The Return of the Classic Criminal

    13 years back, Jeethu Joseph delivered the iconic Drishyam, which was a landmark film for Mollywood, garnering praise from across the country and the world after being remade in numerous languages within India and outside. In 2021, a story that was said to be closed was revived again with a stupendous sequel, with a direct-to-OTT… Read more

  • Patriot: The Great Indian Traitor or…?

    Patriot is a film that unites the state of Kerala to go to the theatres and watch it together, simply because of the reunion of the Big M’s, Mammootty and Mohanlal, after 18 years, with their last collaboration being Twenty:20. Mammootty, coming off after playing the cold-blooded Stanley Das in Kalamkaval and Mohanlal, coming off… Read more

  • Dhurandhar – The Revenge Review: Honsla, Eendhan, Badla

    Dhurandhar didn’t just succeed, it completely transcended expectations as to what a spy thriller in Bollywood should look and feel like. The excess of over-the-top action, romance and absurdity in logic has all been stripped away, and Aditya Dhar delivered a raw and real experience. With his directorial debut in Uri: The Surgical Strike, he… Read more

  • Bha Bha Ba Review: Mindless Madness Saved by Mohanlal’s Scene-Stealing Cameo

    Dileep, coming off the success of Prince and the Family, joins hands with debutant director Dhananjay Shankar for Bha Bha Ba, a film that makes no bones about what it wants be, a chaotic and mindless entertainer mainly meant to be consumed for fun. Supporting him is a cast of Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Baiju… Read more

  • Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty and Vinayakan shine in taut, unsettling thriller

    Mammootty has been on an extraordinary run lately, earning widespread acclaim for his choice of roles, outstanding performances and an incredible range. From the haunting Kodumon Potti in Bramayugam to the deeply moving Mathew Devassy in Kaathal: The Core and the grounded realism of Kannur Squad, the Megastar has boasted a range which very few… Read more