Eko (2025) Review: A Visual Symphony Wrapped in Mystery You know that feeling when a movie’s visuals linger long after the lights come on? Eko (2025) does exactly that. As someone who’s reviewed over 500 films across languages, I can confidently say that Dinjith Ayyathan’s vision and Bahul Ramesh’s cinematography redefine Malayalam mystery aesthetics in…
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies (2025) Review – Adhvaith Nayar’s Gritty Directorial Debut You know that rare Malayalam film that balances raw emotion and pure muscle? Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies does exactly that. As a reviewer with over 15 years of experience in Indian cinema, I found debutant Adhvaith Nayar’s directorial vision…
Ithiri Neram (2025) Review: Director’s Vision and Quiet Mastery You know that rare film that feels like a conversation you wish would never end? Ithiri Neram is exactly that — a restrained, present-tense study of two people and the choices that shaped them. As a reviewer with 15 years covering Indian cinema, I watched this…
Paathirathri (2025) Review: A Visual Symphony of Shadows and Emotions As someone who’s spent over a decade dissecting Malayalam cinema’s technical brilliance, Paathirathri instantly caught my eye. Directed by Ratheena, this thriller isn’t just a story — it’s a canvas of light, shadow, and sound that captures the depth of human conflict. With Shehnad Jalal…
Pongala (2025) Review — Soundtrack & Production Deep-Dive Quick hook You know that film whose songs and background score decide whether you feel the punches or only hear them? Pongala leans hard on music and production design to drive mood. As an 18-year reviewer who’s dug into production rooms and scored studio sessions, I felt…
Vrusshabha 2025 Review: Cinematography & VFX Deep Dive You know that rare film that wants to be both a palace epic and a modern action drama? Vrusshabha tries exactly that. As someone who’s been critiquing visuals and effects for over a decade, I went in hungry for scale — and came out impressed but a…
Patriot (2025) Malayalam Movie Review: A Visual Masterstroke of Action and Emotion You know that film where every frame feels like a painting? Patriot (2025) is exactly that. As someone who’s reviewed over 500+ films across languages, I can say this one stands tall in visual storytelling. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this Malayalam action thriller…
Athiradi 2025 Review: A Dazzling Ride of Campus Energy and Visual Craft You know that rare Malayalam movie where the campus vibe itself feels like a character? Athiradi does exactly that. As someone who’s reviewed over 600 films, I can say the visual tempo and technical finesse here bring a refreshing spark to 2025 Malayalam…
Dies Irae (2025) Review: Rahul Sadasivan’s Vision Turns Silence into Terror Having covered over 15 years of Indian cinema and genre experiments, I rarely find a horror film that feels both personal and cinematic. Dies Irae (2025), directed and written by Rahul Sadasivan, is exactly that—an atmospheric Malayalam horror thriller that proves directorial restraint can…