Ividam Swargamanu

One of Mohanlal's better films to come out during the past few years, Ividam Swargamanu was capable of much more as it was backed by a major production house and has a brilliant screenwriter and talented director at its helm. But due to some issues with the pacing in the first half, the movie comes off just as a good-not-great movie. The enormous cast headlined by Mohanlal is good and its always wonderful to see him share screen with seasoned actors like Thilakan, Sreenivasan, Lalu Alex or Jagathy. As said, the slow pacing in the first half may put off viewers and that is pretty lethal for a film like this where you need to be rooting for the protagonist by the end. But the movie is definitely worth a watch.

This movie came as a relief for Malayalam movie industry which is in the midst of movies showing gimmicks of actors only.

Set in the backdrops of a village and an awesome cattle farm this movie has got an appeal of sathyan anthikad movie but handling a serious theme for the audience to think upon. Mohanlal was good and his acting!!!!!. Really inspiring to see mohanlal handling simply the role of a farmer who loves his land very much.

Although little exaggeration is there in the winning of mohanlal at the climax of movie against the land mafia but it can be tolerated for the movie to have a happy end.

actress have actually nothing to do as usual.

In short: This movie is a must watch especially for a mohanlal fan.

Ividam swargamanu ( This is Heaven) is not yet another movie which showcases the lead actor in all glamour and style with little to no content to grip onto. At a time when the industry was engulfed with star power and masala contents, the man who started it all, Mohanlal, at the peak of his demi god status, took a right turn, as a protagonist in this humble movie as a simpleton farmer. Mohanlal, amidst all his glory and fame, shows us why he, as an actor, is still considered one of the best in the country. The strong screenplay and crisp direction is the pillar to this movie- as it should be for all. The stellar cast- with the best actors portraying even a minor role- polished the story to perfection. What starts as a simple drama turns to be a thriller in the second half. Sreenivasan, who played a major role to propel Mohanlal to stardom in 80s and 90s with his screenplays and supporting roles makes a return, but this time, as a strong second protagonist rather than a support role. Thilakan being the amazing actor he is, brought soul into his character and did a major part in pulling the heart of the viewers into the movie. Shankar, who was the lead in Mohanlal's debut movie makes a return as his best friend, a good supporting role. Prem prakash who appeared for a minute or so, did make an impression. Lalu Alex, though the antagonist, was the star of this movie. Aluva Chandy, the comic yet threatening villain, was tailor made for him. Most of the laughs in this movie are provided in the second half by the antagonists- including the impeccable Jagathy Sreekumar, Maniyanpilla Raju and Baiju Ezhupunna. Gopi sunder's bgm and Super Subbarayan's stunts- were highlights Thanks to James Albert and Rosshan Andrews- for the script and direction- for reminding us the actors not stars are the stronghold of a movie- for reminding Malayalam industry hasn't lost its magic. Ividam swargamanu is not just the title- it's the feeling the viewers get after the movie. Hope to see more of such films.