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ReviewNavya’s performance is a world away from her ‘Nandanam’ days. Her body language and expressions are so under control that they convey the fears of Janaki without the slightest bit of exaggeration.When Navya Nair’s character is introduced in Janaki Jaane, she is in an autorickshaw, asking the driver to accompany her to her destination. I have a problem of fear, she tells him. The scene that follows and a song establishes this fear in slightly comical terms. The film, set on this interesting premise, becomes distasteful when it makes a story out of it and sets it in dirty political games. However, it gets saved in the latter half, in its portrayal of the character’s comeback. Director Aneish Upaasana presents an unusual heroine with Janaki. Her fears themselves are not unusual — she is afraid of darkness, of walking alone in side-lanes, and needs company to go to the bathroom.

ReviewThe story flows in a very straight path, without unexpected turns or strange abstractions that you might expect from someone who made a surrealistic film like ‘Aavasavyuham’.There is something really sad about Sebastian. You almost miss it when you first come to know of him, this policeman who tells tall tales to his coterie, a bunch of subordinates who act like teenage fans. But that’s his fame. Children in the neighbourhood and young people joining the police force know him as Super Sebastian. What a buildup for this oddly interesting character, leading the story of Purusha Pretham, a film made by Krishand who directed the multiple-award winning Aavasayuham last year. Prasanth Alexander, an actor obviously underutilised for years, transforms into Sebastian, exhibiting an unlikeable demeanour. Darshana Rajendran’s character, Susanna, describes him as rude and annoying. Yet, he is not exactly rude as far as stereotypical police behaviour goes.

ReviewThe film, directed by Kamal Km and based on real events, features Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan in the lead.CrisScreenshot from 'Pada'Building tension moment by moment and then maintaining it for two whole hours of a movie has to be an art. In Pada, Kamal Km’s new film, there is at first the suspense of not knowing what’s happening, then the happening itself, and then the anxiety of how it will end. Going against the usual long disclaimers of distancing itself from any real incident, the film starts off by saying it is based on true events. Actors Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George and Dileesh Pothan appear from four different corners and barely let you breathe, as a very important story about Adivasi rights gets told. If by retelling the incident more than 25 years later, Kamal – the film’s writer and director – meant to...

Mollywood Veyil, directed by debutant Sarath Menon, will feature actors Shine Tom Chacko, Merin Jose Pottackal and James Eliya in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Shane Nigam Actor Shane Nigam took to Facebook on Thursday, December 9 to announce that his long-awaited Malayalam film Veyil is set to release on January 28. However, the poster that the actor posted does not specify if the film will be releasing in theaters or have a direct Over-the-top (Ott) premiere. The film was initially slated for theatrical release on June 4, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Touted to be a family drama, Veyil marks Sarath Menon’s directorial debut. It is also written by Sarath. The trailer of the film was unveiled in August last year. Shane Nigam will be seen as a college student who decides to leave his house after there’s a misunderstanding between him and his family. Merin Jose Pottackal and...

Mollywood The motion poster features actor Vinay Forrt as a policeman.Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Kunchacko Boban unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda on Friday. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. Vinay Forrt appears as a policeman along with a few cats, who are seen peeping into a water body in the motion poster. The first-look poster of the movie also featured Shane Nigam resting his face in the water. The underwater backdrop in the posters as well as the title indicates that the movie is likely to discuss the Bermuda Triangle. Sharing the motion poster on Facebook, Kunchacko Boban wrote, “Happy to release the motion poster of movie “Bermuda” Good luck RajivEttan, Badushah, Shain Nigam, dear friend Vinay Fort and the entire team.” Actor Shane Nigam, who is playing the lead role in the movie, thanked...

Mollywood‘Bermuda’ is directed by award-winning filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar and stars Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen in the lead roles.Tnm StaffThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda released the first-look poster of the movie on Friday, May 28. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. The first-look poster of the movie features Shane Nigam resting in water, with his face partially submerged. The poster, which creates suspense about the theme of the film, was unveiled by Mollywood star Mammootty. Sharing the poster, he wrote, “Unveiling the First Look Poster of #Bermuda ! Best wishes to T K Rajeev Kumar, Shane Nigam & the entire team.” Shane Nigam also shared the poster on his social media handles and extended his gratitude to Mammootty for unveiling the poster. “First Look Poster of Bermuda Thank you so much Mammooka for launching the poster #TK_RajeevKumar #ShaneNigam #VinayFortt,...

MollywoodDirected by debutant Sarath Menon, the film is set to release on the big screen following a series of controversies.Tnm StaffThe trailer of Malayalam actor Shane Nigam’s upcoming film, Veyil, was released in August last year. However, the makers had not announced the movie’s release date. Putting an end to the long wait after a series of controversies, the filmmakers announced on Sunday that Veyil is scheduled to hit the big screens on June 4. Sharing a still from the movie, Shane Nigam wished his fans for Easter and announced that the movie will release on June 4. Fans have been eager to receive updates about the film ever since the trailer was released. The two-minute trailer of the movie introduces the important characters of the family drama. Shane Nigam plays the role of a college student who leaves his house after a misunderstanding erupts between him and his family.