Set in a fictional village on Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, 'Kalki' showcases the tussle between the powerful and the oppressed. With the arrival of a new Sub Inspector, the conflict aggravates. It's a formulaic action film that neatly jazzes up the protagonist albeit the screenplay is hardly appealing.
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A Plus Two boy struggles to express his love for his classmate albeit he is in a good relationship with her. The debutant director's aesthetic and relaxed approach overshadow the highly familiar content, making it a touching experience.
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It's a tiring package of insincere acts played by a youth to evade from a girl's romance. The drama as well as the humour is senseless in 'Margamkali', giving ample hints that it's wholly a botched attempt.
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Debutant director Gireesh. A.D showcases a strikingly impressive temperament in handling a trite theme that has all the trappings of a teenage romance drama. It's a delicate plot traversing the familiar routes with a refreshing treatment.
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'Janamaithri' is clearly intended for slapstick comedy while showcasing the absurdities by a group of cops as well as other characters. It humorously shows how an initiative by 'people-friendly' police goes haywire. The mission of generating innocuous fun works out well when you deliberately overlook logic and reality.
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An aimless youth, who is also passionate about cricket, faces obstacles to marry his lover. In the background of cricket, 'Sachin' showcases a dull and soulless romantic drama that truly invites one's lacks of interest.
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Biju Menon appears as a mason, who is also a drunkard, and his obsession with alcohol lands him in trouble. Though the movie depicts the ill-effects of liquor consumption in a person's life, 'Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo' is deprived of the real essence of writing that spruces up a script.
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There are only shades of romance in 'Marconi Mathai', which tells the story of security guard Mathai and his romance with the servant of the bank, Anna. The romantic moments echo feeble waves only, thanks to the tedious screenplay and dismal narration.
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'Shubharathri' evokes the feel of a series of gospels about virtues and humanity. They incessantly come out through the character Muhammed, a philanthropist. it is an overloaded sentimental drama with forcefully stressed moral ideas.
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'Evidey' is a well-intentioned suspense thriller catering to the emotions of family relationships. It's the quest of a wife for her missing hubby, who is a popular drummer and stage performer. The movie has some gripping moments, but the depth of the suspense evokes a mixed feel altogether.
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It's a battle of wills between two gangs of Class 12 students from a government school and a private school. In terms of content, 'Pathinettam Padi' could have been moulded even better albeit the milieu is energetic and catchy.
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A confluence of romance and mystery, 'Luca' unfolds the life of a talented artist and his love affair with a girl, who unexpectedly enters into his life. It is emotionally gripping and powerful to satisfy you at one level even as the vital narrative part is panting for better treatment while dealing with the murder mystery.
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