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One of the thumb rules of an enthralling crime drama is the wise employment of character development through various plot points to establish the milieu. Debutant director Abhilash Joshiy and his writer, Abhilash N. Chandran, have successfully created a world that features a large cast of characters who understand and respect the power dynamics between them. But as the story of the film advances, the focus on style rather than substance detracts from the overall impact and depth of the narrative, making the film appear marginally stylish and generic in terms of its subject matter.

The story of the film unfolds in the fictional town of Kotha, which has always been dominated by criminals. Kannan Bhai (Shabeer Kallarakkal), a dreaded and brutal drug lord, is the current goon of the town. Ci Shahul Hassan (Prasanna) is aware of the town’s descent into lawlessness, but it wasn’t until he...

Malayalam cinema is known for its rich and diverse genres, ranging from realistic dramas to thrilling mysteries. But one genre that never fails to attract the audience is action. In 2023, there are three action films that are creating a lot of buzz and anticipation among the fans. These are Rdx, Chaaver, and King of Kotha. Let us take a look at what makes these films so special and why you should not miss them.

Rdx: A Commercial Entertainer with Three Leads Rdx Trailer

Rdx is the debut film of director Nahas Hidayath. The film stars Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav in the lead roles. The film is produced by Sophia Paul, who has backed some of the most acclaimed films in recent times, such as Bangalore Days, Munnariyippu, and Minnal Murali.

Rdx is an action comedy that revolves around three friends named Robert, Dony, and Xavier, who are...

Work on Director Abhilash Joshy’s eagerly awaited film, ‘King Of Kotha’, featuring Malayalam top star Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, is to begin on Monday. The new period action drama, which is being produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s own firm, Wayfarer Films, is scheduled to start in Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu.

Although no official announcement has been made about the female lead of the film, rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that actress Aishwarya Lekshmi, who plays a crucial role in director Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, has been roped in as the heroine of the film.

What has added to the expectations from the film is the fact that the film’s story has been written by Abhilash N Chandran, who is best known for the story of the critically acclaimed ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’.

Sources say that Dulquer’s production house is sparing...