Rohit Panikker

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Kara is a film that reaches for an interiority its genre does not always support. It is structured as a character study, but one that intermittently slips into familiar dramatic territory.

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The result is a character who remains compelling because he never becomes a mouthpiece for the film's politics.

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Even when the film edges towards more conventional thriller territory, Prithviraj keeps the character firmly grounded.

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Isakapatnam doesn't break new ground for the genre, but thanks to its performances, convincing setting and assured filmmaking, it remains consistently watchable even when the screenplay settles for familiar territory.

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Sathyan Sooryan's cinematography gives the film scale, the action choreography is effective, and Anirudh Ravichander's background score consistently enhances the viewing experience.

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His performance is effective in parts but emotionally distant, relying on restraint rather than overt dramatics.

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Thudakkam doesn't quite rise above the familiar beats of the survival thriller, but it remains an engaging watch. Jude Anthany Joseph gets enough out of a straightforward premise to keep the film moving, even when the screenplay settles for safer choices.

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Even with these stumbles, Jithin K Jose shows strong control over tone. His direction remains steady and intentional. He favours restraint, and that restraint shapes the film’s identity. Mammootty and Vinayakan elevate the material with performances that understand this vision. They never oversell emotion. They let silence reveal character. Kalamkaval is a thoughtful and carefully-crafted thriller that prioritises mood over momentum. Viewers who enjoy slow building tension will find much to appreciate. Those looking for tighter plotting and a more decisive payoff may feel slightly unsatisfied. Yet the film stands as a bold attempt to explore fear, secrecy, and moral decay through patience rather than spectacle.

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Filmfare gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "a taut, watchable crime procedural" with an effective central performance by Sudev Nair and strong production design.

in Times Now

It offers you a few fun moments that are still entertaining despite the cliches.

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Rohit Panikker of Times Now rated the film 3/5 stars and reviewed: "An Entertaining Film With Its Share Of Laugh Out Loud Moments".

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Rohit Panikker of Times Now rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Despite its average storytelling and the surfacial set-up, Idiyan Chandhu is a worthwhile watch if you are a fan of high-energy action sequences, because this film, unlike most choreographed action sequences that you may have watched, is a raw high school brawl, and there is absolutely no class or finery to it."

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Rohit panikker of Times Now News gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Fun Theatrical Watch Mainly For Its High Energy Action Sequences".

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Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave it 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Level Cross is an exciting and interesting experiment in story-telling, and a psychological thriller that definitely offers a different experience in the theatre."

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Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Little Hearts is a fun and light comedy entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises.

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