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A bizarre, meditative film where a Tamil-speaking man (Mammootty in a dual role) wakes up from a nap in Kerala believing he is someone else — a husband and father in a Tamil village. This is not a commercial film. It’s slow, strange, and beautiful. Mammootty’s performance is career-best material. The film explores identity, memory, and cultural borders. Many will find it boring — no action, no songs, no plot in the usual sense. But for art-house lovers, it’s a masterpiece.
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) Verdict: Emotional and well-crafted, though a bit long. 3. Iratta (2023) Genre: Crime / Psychological Thriller Director: Rohit M. G. Krishnan
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Verdict: Heavy but brilliant. Not for light viewing. 4. Romancham (2023) Genre: Horror Comedy Director: Jithu Madhavan malayalam films names
A dark, haunting film about twin brothers (both played brilliantly by Joju George) — one a corrupt cop, the other a gentle policeman. The story unfolds through a murder investigation, but the climax is what left audiences speechless. It's slow-burn, atmospheric, and deeply sad. No songs, no romance — just raw performances and a devastating twist. The non-linear narrative can be confusing initially. But if you appreciate tragic, character-driven thrillers, Iratta is unforgettable.
Genre: Survival Thriller / Disaster Director: Chidambaram A bizarre, meditative film where a Tamil-speaking man
A tense, real-life inspired survival drama that became a massive box office hit. The film follows a group of friends from Manjummel who get trapped in the infamous Guna Caves (Devil's Kitchen) in Kodaikanal. What works brilliantly is the second-half tension — the rescue operation is shot with genuine dread and technical precision. The use of nostalgic Tamil songs as emotional anchors is masterful. However, the first half is slow with excessive character introductions. Still, Manjummel Boys proves that Malayalam cinema can make a simple rescue mission into an edge-of-the-seat spectacle.
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) Verdict: Great fun with friends. 5. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2022) Genre: Drama / Magical Realism Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery Mammootty’s performance is career-best material
A surprise blockbuster based on real events about a group of bachelors in Bangalore who play a Ouija board game and invite a restless spirit into their flat. The first hour is laugh-out-loud funny — the camaraderie, the pranks, the fear. The second half drags a bit as the horror takes over. Soubin Shahir is fantastic as the terrified, then possessed, lead. It’s not really scary, but it’s highly entertaining. A bit overlong, but the chemistry of the cast saves it.