Nagendran's Honeymoons

Nagendran's Honeymoons - One life 5 wives

A subtle drama moving on a humourous track with deep nuances and human emotions.

The movie revolves around the life of Nagendran,a carefree guy who lives at the mercy of his aged mother who has no regards for him, trying to find a way to escape from his village with the help of his childhood friend,Varkey for a better livelihood.

Soman, Nagendran's buddy convinces him with a dubious idea to fund for his journey to Persia and the trouble they both faces together forms the crux of the story.

Nithin has conceived the story in 6 episodes and the way he carries each fragment of the story forward is intense and keeps the audience hooked into the story.

Brilliant recital of the character by Suraj with varied emotions in each segments. Prashant Alex's full length performance alongside Suraj was impressive. Excellent performances by the female leads especially Grace Antony with her hilarious actions,poignant act by Kani Kusruthi & Shwetha Menon.

The story formation is predictive but Nithin has managed to bring variations through each characters and background set in each episodes. The colour grading especially in the night visuals is repugnant to the structure of the movie. Great move by Nithin to keep this light hearted story to OTT for a wider reach.

A simple light hearted hilarious entertainer for a weekend watch.

Rating - 3.25/5.

"Nagendran's Honeymoon" is a cinematic vlog which can be added as a new genre. It's neither a serious subject, a thriller, nor a comedy. Instead, it presents itself as an extended cinematic vlog, which can be prescribed for insomnia disease. (Hopefully they invented a oraganic medicine)

From the very first episode, I found myself questioning how the director managed to convince a producer to back this project. It soon became clear that the director himself produced the film, likely because no one else would have taken the risk on such an unconventional project. The cast is impressive, possibly due to the director being the son of renowned filmmaker Renji Panikar.

As a passionate film enthusiast, watching "Nagendran's Honeymoon" was an exercise in frustration and confusion. The script and direction are, unfortunately, the weakest aspects of the film. The narrative lacks coherence and fails to engage the audience, making it a tedious watch. This raises concerns about the current state of the industry and the kind of content being produced.

However, not everything about the film is disappointing. The technical aspects, including cinematography and sound design, are commendable. The actors, especially Kani Kusruti, deliver strong performances despite the weak script. Kani Kusruti's portrayal stands out, bringing depth and nuance to her character, which is a testament to her talent and dedication.

The series was much better compared to the some of the recently released 'feel good' movies. It is a simple story that revolves mostly around two characters played by Suraj and Prashant. The episodes are paced very slow and relaxed but you wont feel bored. There are some stretches where there are no dialogues. The sets were stunning and the cinematography was excellent. They did a good job making everything look convincing, given how difficult it is to capture a story set years ago. I watched the movie with my parents and they also thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone who was part of the movie including senior actors like Janardharan played their character really well. I was really happy to see him in a movie again. This is NOT a comedy series, it's a slow paced series that you can sit back, relax and makes you feel nostalgic.

Directed by Nithin Renji Panicker starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Prashant Alexander, Grace Antony, Kani Kusruthi, Shwetha Menon, Alphy Panjikaran, and Niranjana Anoop in leading roles.

An attempt for laughter but did not strike too well.

Nagendran played by Suraj a person who is known for his laziness & irresponsibility suddenly one fine moment decides to go to abroad but for that he undergoes 5 marriages & how Nagendran find ways to escape from each marriage is all about this show.

Nithin Renji Panicker who is known for making mass films like Kasaba, Kaaval, so when he was coming up with a web series there was expectations but it failed. There were laughter's but it was not as expected. Also, a tortoise mode approach story telling making 30 minutes not a fun watch.

Performance wise we could see a different Suraj here that what stands out in this web series. Prashant Alexander who is portraying character of Nagendran's buddy also gave a light to the show.

Except Kani Kusruthi, rest 4 lead heroines did not add any value to the show.

Overall, Nagendran's Honeymoons is a watchable if you are Nagendran.

This series was a major letdown. The slow pace felt more like a crawl, making each episode a tedious watch. The writing was uninspired and lacked depth, with poorly developed characters and unengaging dialogue. Instead of building tension, the drawn-out scenes just felt boring and unnecessary. It seemed like the story was going nowhere, and the climax, if you can call it that, was utterly underwhelming. The plot twists were predictable, and the resolution left many loose ends. Watching this felt like a waste of time. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting or well-crafted show. Save your time and skip this one.