A youth is eagerly waiting to be struck by Cupid's arrows and when it happens in a strange way, he realizes the sanctity of true love. The best thing about 'Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha' is that it shies away from a run-of-the-mill love affair. It has a promising element but at the same time, it calls for better creative writing.
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Fahad Faasil and Sai Pallavi are spot on in this psychological thriller set in a mental asylum on a hilltop. A doctor arrives for inspection at the bungalow-turned hospital where the lives of five inmates are revealed before him. Despite its sluggish nature in the middle stages, 'Athiran' promises an engaging watch.
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The formulaic tale of a mass hero, who is fighting against a spurious liquor manufacturer in a small island, has everything as per the template. Heroic hyperboles in 'Madhuraraja' lack the required punch and the finale is highly predictable.
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By coincidence, three people named Shaji from different districts are drawn into an incident. But this riveting theme of 'Mera Naam Shaji' is undone by a feeble screenplay and lackluster fun.
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'Lucifer' hardly boasts of any out-of-the-box factor in the story that mainly focuses on a political family. The loyal saviour, as usual, the protagonist, timely steps in to rescue the family in crisis. In his directorial debut, Prithviraj with full of admiration embraces a stylish narration to make the content glossy.
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'Ilayaraja' showcases the familiar tale of achieving success against all the odds. Despite its dramatic presentation, the life of peanut seller Vanajan and his family grabs the attention due to impressive performances.
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Argentina Fans Kattoorkadavu' is a soulless depiction of fanfare in a village mixed with a seemingly revolutionary love tale. After kicking off with a potential thread, the movie has one big problem, which is predictability.
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A boy finds solace in the lap of nature when he is meted out cruel punishment by his stepfather, and later, his love for nature changes his life. The theme of 'Muttayikkallanum Mammaliyum' exudes a childlike innocence but the execution carries a childish texture.
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'Soothrakkaran' is a timid attempt to create a family thriller in the space of two close-knit business families. It brags of the 'twist in the tale' factor but the pall of surprise is not carved well enough to be an engaging watch.
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A film with semi-poetic elements, 'Pengalila' discusses the politics of family and social lives. An enduring bond between an old man and a small girl is the highlight of this family drama. But it struggles to stay afloat handsomely as the disjointed scenes of conflict are not well-packed to give the feel.
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