ReviewWhat seems to begin as a satire of casteism, switches gear to turn its attention to the female protagonist with a questionable lens.The way Madhura Manohara Moham begins, seemingly as a satire on casteist families – those that rejoice merely on hearing the Menon at the end of a name – you might prepare yourself to forgive the flaws already unravelling before you. As it gets too much – unfunny jokes falling all over the place and an upsettingly loud music that stubbornly sticks – you tell yourself, patience. But for that, the movie rewards you by simply going off the track, leaving the poorly-made satire midway, and turning to the female protagonist even more poorly with a questionable lens. By then, you wholeheartedly accept that both you and the bevy of really good actors who took on the film, are done for. Award-winning costume designer Stephy Zaviour has turned director for the film,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The actor/director Sidharth Bharathan’s accident and serious injuries were a shock for Malayalam film lovers two years ago. But his miraculous recovery from these injuries is proving to be a boon for the Malayalam film industry through his latest and third venture as director of “Varnyathil Aashanka” (translation: “Confusion in Description”).
“Varnyathil Aashanka” focuses on a bunch of small time crooks Kauta Sivan (Kunchacko Boban), Para Wilson (Chemban Vinod), Pratheesh (Shine Tom Chacko) and Chambakkara Gilbert (Manikandan Achari). Through a chain of events, they come together for a heist on a hartal (strike) day. Dayanandan (Suraj Venjaramoodu) an unemployed family man, accidentally enters the scenario.
While the plot is quite simple, it’s the subject treatment that makes the film interesting. The screenplay, written by Thrissur Goplaji, is the backbone of the film. Each and every dialogue is driven by a clear political stand while keeping it humorous.
“Varnyathil Aashanka” focuses on a bunch of small time crooks Kauta Sivan (Kunchacko Boban), Para Wilson (Chemban Vinod), Pratheesh (Shine Tom Chacko) and Chambakkara Gilbert (Manikandan Achari). Through a chain of events, they come together for a heist on a hartal (strike) day. Dayanandan (Suraj Venjaramoodu) an unemployed family man, accidentally enters the scenario.
While the plot is quite simple, it’s the subject treatment that makes the film interesting. The screenplay, written by Thrissur Goplaji, is the backbone of the film. Each and every dialogue is driven by a clear political stand while keeping it humorous.
- 6/13/2021
- by Jithin Mohan
- AsianMoviePulse
ReviewThe film is directed by noted editor Appu N Bhattathiri, who keeps to the single-focussed pursuit of truth and never sways into boring territory.CrisThe mood changes from the gloom, created by a drizzle outside a hospital window, and the mystery of a man in a Batman-like mask, to the lightning up of it all by a joke shared between friends. But before all of that, Nizhal begins with a car crash in the dead of the night, awakening an indifferent owl perched on a tree. As far as suggestions go, this one seems to say you are going to be rudely woken up by unannounced noises, and unlike the owl, you can’t turn away unimpressed. Kunchacko Boban plays the man in the mask, looking gloomily out the rain-drenched hospital window. He makes a joke of it when his friend comes into the room and laughs at the black mask covering half his face.
- 4/11/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodNayanthara and Kunchacko Boban play the lead in ‘Nizhal’ while ‘Cold Case’ has Prithviraj and Aditi Balan playing the lead pair.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban and PrithvirajWith film theatres in Kerala reopening this week, release dates of many pending Malayalam films are expected to be announced soon. Makers of Jayasurya’s Vellam have already announced that it will be the first Malayalam movie to release in theatres post the Covid-19 lockdown. Mammootty starrer The Priest is expected to release in February. Now, there are reports that Prithviraj’s Cold Case and Nayanthara-Kunchacko Boban starrer Nizhal are expected to release in early March. Prithviraj plays a cop in the upcoming film Cold Case and it has already been reported that he has toned up physically to play the role. A few stills from Cold Case were unveiled recently and the actor is seen to be in great shape. The actor had...
- 1/16/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Shaheed Khader, is set in Kolkata and revolves around a husband and wife played by Kunchacko Boban and Nithya Menen.Digital NativeActors Kunchacko Boban and Nithya Menen will be coming together for a film, to be directed by Shaheed Khader, a former associate of late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai. According to reports, Shaheed’s film with will be a complete family entertainer. It is a story set in Kolkata and revolves around a husband and wife played by Kunchacko Boban and Nithya Menen. The project will be bankrolled by E4 Entertainments. Shaheed has previous directed the Tamil film Chennaiyil Oru Naal, the remake of the popular Malayalam film Traffic, directed by his mentor Rajesh Pillai. Nithya Menen, who hasn’t been seen in Malayalam cinema for a while, had recently spoken about working with Fahadh Faasil for a romantic entertainer in Malayalam. She had not revealed more details of the film,...
- 1/9/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by debutant Rafeek Ibrahim, the comic caper has Anu Sithara playing the lead opposite Biju.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Biju Menon starrer Padayottam hit the marquee on September 14 and is doing well at the theatres. The film has the actor playing a goon named Chenkal Reghu, but his character is so hilarious that it is keeping the audiences in splits. Speaking about his role in the film in an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, Biju said, “Director Rafeek Ibrahim’s idea of Chenkal Reghu was a mature, tough-looking, intimidating, but someone devout and scared of his mother. Hence the thick beard, close cropped hair and clothes to go with the appearance (sic).” He added, “When audience expect only humorous roles from me, my roles will become cliché and predictable. When I do serious films, I find that my viewership comes down. So within the roles I am offered, I try...
- 10/4/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodDirected by Rafeek Ibrahim, who is making his directorial debut, the film is touted to be a comic caper.Digital NativeDigital NativePadayottam, starring Biju Menon in the lead role, is all set for Onam release this year. The film’s promos have begun and the official trailer was released recently by actor-director Prithiviraj through his social networking page. The trailer has gone viral among the netizens and has raised the expectation levels among the film buffs. Directed by Rafeek Ibrahim, who is making his directorial debut, the film is touted to be a comic caper. Nithin Michael is the creative director for this venture. The 1 minute 55 seconds long trailer of the movie assures that a fine entertainer is in the offing. From the trailer, it is evident that the hero, Biju Menon plays a local gangster Chenkal Raghu living in the Chenkal Choola area in Thiruvananthapuram. He sports a rugged...
- 8/7/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodSources in the know say that Tinu Pappachan, who had directed the Malayalam version, may go on to direct the Tamil remake as well.Digital NativeDigital NativeSwathanthryam Ardharathriyil, which had the Angamaly Diaries fame actor Antony Varghese in the lead, hit the silver screens on March 31 to a big opening. The film has been doing well at the box office with its first-day box office collections being Rs 1.5 crores. Directed by Tinu Pappachan, the film is bankrolled by Angamaly Diaries director-writer duo, Lijo Jose Pellissery and Chemban Vinod Jose and director B Unnikrishnan. The film’s star cast, apart from Antony Varghese includes Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan, Sinoj Varghese, Tito Wilson, and Lijo Jose Pellissery. Music director Deepak Alexander composed the Bgm score for this flick and Jakes Bejoy had scored music for the soundtrack. The cameraman for the film was Gireesh Gangadharan and Shabeer Mohammed had done the editing. The other technical crew includes Stephy Zaviour taking care of the costume designs, Gokul Das in charge of the art department, and Ronex Xavier for makeup. Touted to be a thriller, its box office collections make it one of the successful films of the year. Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil has collected approximately Rs 6.96 Lakhs from the two-day run at the Kochi multiplexes. According to a report by Forum Keralam, the film collected Rs 3.19 lakhs on its first day and Rs 3.77 Lakhs on its second day. The movie has 13 shows at the Kochi multiplexes alone. The film’s success did create a huge competition among the filmmakers for the remake rights. According to sources, the Tamil remake rights of Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil have been sold out. Guess who would be playing the lead role in it? Well, Jiiva has been roped in to reprise the role done by Antony Varghese. Sources in the know say that Tinu Pappachan, who had directed the Malayalam version, may go on to direct the Tamil remake as well. The talks are in the initial stages and an official announcement regarding it will be made once things are finalized. (Content provided by Digital Native) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}...
- 4/6/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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