Eko (2025), a quiet surprise
Watched Eko with zero expectations and came out impressed. Strong visuals, engaging storytelling, and an honest thriller that does not play games with the audience. MangoIdiots rating Ripe.
Malayalam
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)
It is rare to see Indian cinema place a woman at the centre of a superhero film. It is even rarer to see vampire-like elements explored in a Malayalam film.…
Dominic and the Ladies Purse (2025), A refreshing detective drama
Mammootty steals the show as a private investigator in Dominic and the Ladies' Purse, a well-crafted Malayalam mystery by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Subtlety, suspense, and a satisfying climax make it…
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024): A Light-Hearted Family Comedy
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, a Malayalam comedy, is yet another example that a good family story with the right cast can still win audiences over. This is a film you can comfortably…
Manjummel Boys (2024), Hyped but Heartfelt
Let’s get straight to the heart of it. Manjummel Boys unfolds amidst the deep caves of Kodaikanal, but here’s the twist – it strikes a chord in Tamil Nadu, something…
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022), empowerment with a smile
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022) dives into the pressing issue of women’s rights within marriage, a bold topic in a society still grappling with patriarchal norms. What sets this…
Corona Dhavan, a comedy that was amateurish
The pandemic months when the entire world and supplies were locked out was the worst nightmare for everyone. But, a good storyteller searches for a few moments of humour in…
Pookkaalam (2023), a Comedy Drama for the whole family
In Pookkaalam, a Malayalam comedy, Director Ganesh Raj takes on the challenge of telling a humorous story about a centenarian and his nonagenarian wife who get into a marital dispute.…