Marakkar, Minnal Murali And Malayalam Cinema’s Moment Of Anticipation
When a large part of the country found its way to Malayalam cinema through OTT, it gave me an opportunity to rediscover the cinema I fondly keep close to my heart
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What To Watch: Kaanekkaane On Sony LIV
This Malayalam film released last month on Sony LIV and stars Suraj Venjaramoodu, Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi
Three Movies That Explore Money, Politics, and Political Apathy
Political movies, to me, are less about the type of plot and more about the kind of themes they deal with
Kazcha: Mammootty Exudes Care and Gentle Concern As a Reluctant Parent
Becoming a reluctant parent is a fairly common trope (Bajrangi Bhaijaan, The Mandalorian), but what sets this film apart is Mammootty’s performance – subtle, yet clear in its exploration of his character’s conflict
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: A Satirical Foreshadowing
This film is set in the fictional town of Panimalai, where there is an outbreak of “dumb-flu” causing the local government to impose a speaking ban
Mammootty Excels As Balachandran In Pappayude Swantham Appoos
One of my favourite Mammootty performances has him playing a helpless single father
What To Watch: Kammatipaadam On DisneyPlus Hotstar
This 2016 Malayalam movie is directed by Rajeev Ravi and stars Dulquer Salmaan
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha: The Humorous Confession Of A Thief
The film’s success as a comedy lies in the creative interspersing of the comedic dialogues and scenes
Oru Muthassi Gadha: A New Approach to Dealing With The Old
Oru Muthassi Gadha is a wholesome entertainer with a mix of subtle observational humour, laugh-out-loud moments and just the right amount of pathos
#Home, On Amazon Prime Video, Is A Celebration Of Family
In recent Malayalam films, homes have been the site for deep dysfunction and death – think Joji, Kala, Kuruthi – but this film’s default mode is a lingering sweetness
Kuruthi Is A Wake Up Call Disguised As A Gripping Thriller
While there are echoes here of two of my favourite films of the year – Kala and Nayattu – Kuruthi is very much its own beast
15 Hindi Remakes of South Films Announced In 2021
Almost every successful South film has a Hindi version in the works. Here’s a list of the official announcements made this year
