Thondimuthalum Dhriksakshiyum

When a simple plot is presented with impressive film making skills, then you get movies like Thondimuthalum Dhriksakshiuyum( The mainour & the witness). The film starts off with a normal pace but due to an unexpected event, the movie follows a different direction and ends in a unique way. Malayalam movie makers are day by day improving their skills in screenplay & cinematography and this film proves it to be. The characters in the movie have done a great job especially Fahadh Faasil has given one of the best performances in his career. Another special quality is the fahadh's unique character; he is a thief with a different mindset & has his own philosophy in life. The music has also been uniquely crafted. If you believe a film doesn't win through a simple plot, go check this out.

A must watch movie for all Malayalam movie lovers. The reason behind these words are just the experience of the making of this movie. And performance wise the casts done their job very well. Pothettan's brilliance is the single word to explain this movie. My rating for this movie is 8 on 10.

This kind of movies are the way to Indian cinema instead of overhyped movies. Dileep Pothan once again deliver a pure film for the cinema lovers. Recommend for all audience.

Thondimuthalum driksakshiyum is one of the best malayalam movies made in recent years that is successful because of its brilliant script and poignant performances from the entire cast. This film is extremely realistic and builds upon situations that we come across in our daily life. The characters are very well-written and well- acted that they stay with us even after the movie ends. Biggest credit must go to Fahadh Faasil for yet another superb performance which is one of the best in his career and the way he changes our view of his character at different points in the story is just wonderful. Suraj Venjarammood shines in a very serious role and proves yet again that he deserves more serious roles like this. The debutant Nimisha Sajayan has also done justice to her character. What made Dileesh Pothan's first film "Maheshinte Prathikaram" successful was the way humour was managed in that movie without any kind of artificiality. That kind of Basheerian humour which arises out of realistic scenarios and without any kind of gimmick is again seen here which makes this film very entertaining. The focus of the script and the intensity is never lost in any part of the film thanks to Pothan. He must also deserve credit for the way so many new actors are used in the police station scenes and the acting by Alencier and other policemen are extremely natural. The script written by Sajeev Pazhoor is tight and never loses focus at any point in the movie. In fact one of the best things about this film is the use of very short dialogues in some crucial scenes which reveals so much about the characters and their motives without useless blabber. I rate this film 10/10 & hoping for more good realistic films like this rather than over-hyped masala movies.

So, the first time I watched, I was stunned. Second time I watched with my boyfriend, who is a non-malayali and I laughed so much. Third time, I watched with my Mom, Dad, Brother and Sis-in-Law and we all laughed and cried and commented throughout the movie. Every scene tells a tale. There's plenty to read between the lines and this is one of the finest movies that has come from Mollywood in a long time. It is an experience each time. I wouldn't mind watching it a 100 times more. You'll be gripped throughout the movie. Fantastic and real-time acting as well as plots. This should be translated and re-made in many languages! Satires and ambiguity is weaved throughout the piece. It was a beautiful trip for me!