A youngster, who arrives from Dubai, is forced to marry a girl of his family's choice even without meeting her. As she fails to meet his expectations of a life partner, he seeks ways to divorce her. Amidst the fumbles in the tale, 'O.P. 160/18 Kakshi: Amminipilla' debates the grave issue of discord in married life in a simple and pleasant way.
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This is the cinematic adaptation of a true event in which a student was stabbed to death at the campus. In a tale with political hues, 'Naan Petta Makan' struggles to take a disinterested stance and ends up on compromising mode.
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'And the Oscar Goes to...' showcases the tale of an aspiring filmmaker and his struggles while taking his maiden movie on the global arena. Director Salim Ahmed keeps everything simple and succinct, yet he manages to come out with a delightful and virtuous movie.
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'Unda' follows the story of a posse of policemen assigned with poll duty in Chhattisgarh. In a remote area where extremists become a threat, the cops realise their lack of exposure and inability to face such a situation. Though hard-hitting in presentation, it may not have the intensity for a gripping tale.
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'My Great Grandfather' narrates the life of a bachelor when a 24-year-old female with her five-year-old son approaches him claiming that he's her father. An unconvincing film with a silly old-fashioned plot, this Jayaram starrer flick has ample mundane moments in store.
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The aftermath of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala gets a fabulous visual definition in 'Virus'. Director Aashiq Abu deserves a pat for portraying the struggles of hapless people sans diluting them with cinematic fripperies. It's a strikingly impressive attempt holding a mirror up to the reality.
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'Children's Park' follows the tale of three youths and their fraud intentions while running an orphanage on a hilltop. The slapstick comedy format is disappointingly drab, making the movie peter out as forgettable.
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In 'Thamasha', Vinay Forrt passionately portrays the pangs of a desperate bachelor, who finds it difficult to get married due to his baldness. Despite bragging a simple and tender theme, it has enough moments to ramp up the vital effect.
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The bond of a girl and her godfather is so intensely sacred that it brims all over despite 'Thottappan' offers an uneventful tale. Nevertheless, it shines with the apt support of charming cinematography and a riveting premise along with powerful performances.
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Two lovers belong to different religions elope to a city fearing communal violence. This cliched plot of 'Oronnonnara Pranayakadha' digresses to absurdity at one stage as the plot crumples in a nonsensical mode. There is no trace of intensity and seriousness in handling this tale and the dismal feel rightly creeps in.
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'Jeem Boom Bhaa' recounts the story of three youngsters, who are caught in an odd situation on a New Year eve. The frivolous screenplay is a major cause of concern as it accelerates the dampener effect right from the off.
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'Kuttimama' is about the life of a retired army man, who is adept at spinning yarns about his army life, and when his past is revealed he surprises everyone. Sreenivasan is among a cast whose talents are dismayingly utilized in the flick as it fails to deliver on its premise.
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