Meesha is a film with a bold premise and timely themes - caste, politics, masculinity, and friendship - but its execution lacks finesse. The plot teems with potential but is never fully realized, leaving the film caught between evocative intent and messy storytelling.
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The story may revolve around a treacherous road curve, but the film itself takes no such risks - choosing the path of least resistance with a half-baked script and a narrative that never truly finds its way.
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Rinoy Kalloor's Oru Ronaldo Chithram ambitiously blends multiple short films into a meta-narrative about a struggling filmmaker, but its fresh concept falters under clumsy storytelling and an overlong second half.
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Despite its intriguing critique of religious superstition, Apoorva Puthranmar squanders its satirical potential with a meandering screenplay and underwhelming performances.
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Despite a strong lead performance and a socially relevant theme, Janaki V vs State of Kerala fails to maintain narrative focus, ultimately losing its emotional and dramatic impact.
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Despite its intriguing setup blending a school and police station, Soothravakyam falters due to erratic narration, overdone melodrama, and underwhelming performances.
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Dheeran begins as a quirky and grounded comedy-drama with a rustic charm, but ultimately falters with a chaotic and cliched second half that undermines its early promise.
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Despite its promising premise and atmospheric setting, Koodal fails to deliver a gripping thriller, weighed down by flat performances and lackluster storytelling.
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Despite its timely subject on youth migration and a sincere emotional undercurrent, United Kingdom of Kerala only skims the surface, offering a diluted social commentary wrapped in family drama.
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Despite a heartfelt central relationship and moments of genuine humour, Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal struggles to rise above sitcom-level chaos and predictable satire.
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Shahi Kabir's Ronth is a powerfully acted, emotionally resonant police drama that delves into the moral and mental struggles of two officers entangled in a police case.
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Asif Ali delivers a compelling performance in a drama that explores the alleged misuse of IPC Section 498A, but the film falters due to its biased narrative and heavy-handed storytelling.
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