Maniyarayile Ashokan

5 Years ago, around this time there was another Onam release in Malayalam that marked the debut of director Basil Joseph; Kunjiramayanam. The first half of, this year’s first Onam release Maniyarayile Ashokan directed by Shamzu Zayba,  reminded me of that fun experience I had while watching Kunjiramayanam. The characterizations are eccentric and a lot… Continue reading Maniyarayile Ashokan

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

The trailer of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal was nothing short of mediocre and in my opinion and that wasn’t a pleasing invitation card to watch a movie. If you also had the same feeling watching the trailer of Desingh Periyasamy’s Dulquer Salmaan- Ritu Varma starrer Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, then I have good news for you.  The… Continue reading Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

The Zoya Factor

There were some Sonam Kapoor movies in the past like Aysha, Bewakoofiyan etc which were all like passable watchable romantic comedies that can’t be called as great films. The new Sonam Kapoor film featuring Dulquer Salmaan as the male lead, The Zoya Factor is a movie that is very much in that zone. I have… Continue reading The Zoya Factor

Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi

Commercially appealing, partially intellectual and a narrative that’s quite refreshing. Sameer Thahir’s latest film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi is a film that should be acknowledged for its freshness in treatment. Within the frame of a road movie, they have conveyed the “self realization” idea in a convincing way. Kasi and Suni are close friends. Suni… Continue reading Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi