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Two Countries Movie Review: A Breezy Festive Entertainer Which Serves its Purpose

I need to begin this post with an apology; this was to be originally written and published a few weeks ago but got delayed for unavoidable reasons. Nevertheless Two Countries is continuing to play in theatres in Kerala and a few cities outside and I see no reason to delay the review any more. Incidentally the film is still going strong and has now completed 50 days of release in Kerala. Its Telugu remake rights have just been bagged by Bandla Ganesh; perhaps we might see a few more similar announcements over the next few weeks as well. Two Countries was one of the 4 Christmas releases of 2015 and has easily gone on to be the winner, turning to be a positive outing at the box office for everyone concerned with the film. For director Shafi whose previous two films, Venicile Vyapari (2011) and 101 Weddings (2012) turned out to be disappointing, Two Countries has brought him back into the limelight.Continue reading “Two Countries Movie Review: A Breezy Festive Entertainer Which Serves its Purpose”

Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam: Trailer

Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam PosterAfter their successful outing in the form of Punyalan Agarbathis, writer-director Ranjith Sankar and actor Jayasurya join hands once again with the Malayalam film,Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam. Based on a true story,the film is produced by Ranjith Sankar and Jayasurya and features Jayasurya in the lead along with Mukesh, Aju Varghese, Shivatha, Sunil Sukhada, T.G.Ravi,KPAC Lalitha etc.Music is by Bijibal while Vinod Illampally is the DOP and V.Saajan is the editor.Continue reading “Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam: Trailer”

Tamaar Padaar: Trailer

Tamaar Padaar-PrithvirajDileesh Nair, the writer of films like Salt N’Pepper, Da Thadiya and Idukki Gold now has turned director himself with the Malayalam film Tamaar Padaar. Produced by Rejaputhra Renjith, the film has Prithviraj in the lead and looks like a comedy entertainer with a lot of potential. The film also features Baburaj, Chemban Vinod, Srinda Ashab, Manianpilla Raju, Shammi Thilakan etc. The music is by Bijibal while Alby is the DOP and V.Saajan is the editor.Continue reading “Tamaar Padaar: Trailer”

Arikil Oraal: Sneak Peek

Arikil OraalSunil Ibrahim made his debut as writer-director with the Malayalam movie Chapters, a hyperlink film last year. He is now ready with his second film, Arikil Oraal (someone close by) which is produced by Ashiq Usman. Continue reading “Arikil Oraal: Sneak Peek”

Chapters: A Film Which Pleasantly Surprises

Chapters PosterSince the success of Rajesh Pillai’s Traffic, there have been a host of movies that have tried to replicate the success of multiple narratives but very few have been able to strike a proper balance, an exception like Ee Adutha Kaalathu notwithstanding. So, it is with discernible apprehension that I approached debutante director Sunil Ibrahim’s Chapters only to be surprised by a taut well-structured movie that holds your attention.Continue reading “Chapters: A Film Which Pleasantly Surprises”

Da Thadiya: Sneak Peek

Aashiq Abu shot to fame with his second film-Salt N’Pepper which was one of the most popular Malayalam films of 2011 and also well acclaimed. He followed it this year with 22 Female Kottayam, his own tribute to films like Kill Bill and Ek Hasina Thi, which was a fair attempt and carried a lot of buzz online as well. Continue reading “Da Thadiya: Sneak Peek”