Mandakini

A small-budget movie that surprisingly had a good run at the box office. It had no big cast to boast about, and usually, such movies are good, so it was my first choice as soon as it landed on OTT.

It is a movie about the first night of a newly wedded couple, where the bride gets drunk accidentally, making her reveal her past. This gets chaotic when the whole family becomes involved, and they set out to get to the bottom of it.

Althaf Salim, as the lead, tries hard to justify his role, but he still comes across as a sidekick as he has in other movies. Anarkali Marikar couldn't pull off the role, especially the drunk scenes; you can see that she is trying to act drunk. Then comes a series of actors as relatives and friends who are the real stars, with all of them performing well, especially the actress who played the mother, nailing her part.

The story does seem interesting, but there's not much going on in the movie as, after a point, it becomes repetitive. Logic surely goes out of the window, as whatever translated on screen can only happen in movies, which takes away from the relatability.

A few gags and dialogues work in its favor. It is a below-average movie that should be your choice when you want to watch something light and brainless while keeping your expectations low.

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This movie is very entertaining and a fun watch for anyone. You won't leave the theater unhappy. I'm so happy to see the beauty of Malayalam cinema, whether it's a big-budget film or a movie like this. This is a must-watch for a really good laugh. The casting is excellent, and the script and dialogues are so relatable. It's a beautiful piece of art that combines humor and authenticity effortlessly. The performances are top-notch, making every scene resonate with genuine emotion. This movie is truly a gem. Don't miss this captivating experience that showcases the brilliance of Malayalam movies.

Excellent movie if we talk about the the social issue and the bond between the two husband wife.

Worth watching movie with full suspense.

Excellent movie if we talk about the the social issue and the bond between the two husband wife.

Worth watching movie with full suspense.

Excellent movie if we talk about the the social issue and the bond between the two husband wife.

Worth watching movie with full suspense.

Excellent movie if we talk about the the social issue and the bond between the two husband wife.

Worth watching movie with full suspense.

Excellent movie if we talk about the the social issue and the bond between the two husband wife.

Worth watching movie with full suspense.

There are a few laughable moments in this film and that's it. Expect nothing and you will get a Biriyani. Anarkali was a miscast in this film and I personally didn't like her acting in this film. Althaaf and the other supporting actors were fine though.

This film got some good promotion and all the credits goes to Dabzee's song, it's a superb song. Don't expect the same with the film. It's just an average film and there are a number of moments where you might need to use the fast forward option in your PC or mobile phone.

The production design was nice, and there were some laughable moments, but overall, the movie is just average.

Mandakini

A small light hearted movie with hilarious moments.

The plot of the movie is on a marriage and an unfortunate incident that happened on the day and the event that follows forms the story.

Director tried to convince the audience through many humourous moments but the story lacked enough strength to keep the viewers engaged as the story was very much stretched unnecessarily. The movie could have been cut short to 90 minutes or could have been made for OTT release. A major lag was felt in the second half.

Good performances by all the actors especially Althaf,Anarkali,Vineeth Thattil,Jeo Baby,Kutty Akhil,Ajai Vasudev and the lady who played Althaf's mother.

Director's inexperience is visible in the way he treated the second half.

Rating - 2.75/5.