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Thundu was a great chance missed to make a film about an Indian/Mallu Hoke Moseley.

Thundu is mostly about the mid life crisis of a police constable (played by Biju Menon) which begins when his son is caught copying in an exam. It is also about the internal politics and hierarchy in Kerala police - some of the antics of the incompetent police force reminded me of the movie Buffalo Soldiers (2001).

But the director and script writer are aiming for commercial success and the horrendous background score by Gopi Sunder bestows a feel good aura upon the relentless travails of an incompetent police officer. The scene where the depressed police constable narrates the tale about his horrible childhood to his son signals to me that the director and writer wanted to make some other movie but messed it up because their artistic ambitions were curtailed by commercial compulsions.

Biju Menon does a good job as the police constable. The rest of the cast including Shine Tom Chacko and Unni Maya Prasad (how does she even get movies?) are unremarkable at best.

Some of the sub-plots were ridiculous - especially the one involving the dog. Nothing even remotely fun about that part. What were they thinking?

It looks like this movie is created to insult the entire Malayalam movie industry considering the recent Malayalam movies . There is no story at all and no direction on where the movie is going. Moreover what a misleading message it's giving to audience. In one word it's pathetic.

It infact started with a positive note for the first few minutes.

Biju menon is a great actor but the story and direction did not do any justice to this talented actor. Malayalam movie industry started this year with a bang and then came thundu. The name also give a hint that it's a third class movie with first class actors.

I don't think non malayalis would like this . Writing this to malayali audience. The quality of this movie is top notch.. every single shot is beautiful.. Dollyzoom, tarantino shot, macro shots everything is so mesmerizing.. As a person who likes film making, i felt this was an unusual stylish making for a Malayalam movie.. Loved it a lot.. Music is good, the making is good.. the story must be too thin for most of the people ,but for me , the non linear story telling and quality shots made it a visual treat for my eyes.. Didn't feel like its a debut film , of the director . This kinda no brainer movies should not be watched trying to find logic in it.. definitely a popcorn flick..

I want to clarify about the negative reviews even though our society is filled with such an honest persons but some of them were cheats that's not the point of the movie. This movie is taken for the entertainment purpose only not take it to the heart Taiwanese movie bad genius also came with the same concept but it differs from the pov. So don't go to research the movie just enjoy the madness that all. Just a simple movie that makes you smile without hesitation with very good making even though some characters are not bunched with movie still its a good film once you see the movie as a movie. Thanks.

The movie started off with a bang but became directionless after a few minutes. It would have been great if the director had focused on just one perspective rather than mixing many things in the movie. This is one of worst movies of 2024.

Biju Menon performed his role very well. The supporting actors were also fine in their respective roles but nothing could save this sinking ship. Many things like- no strong screenplay, lacking a good storyline etc resulted in one of the worst movies of 2024.

The movie also conveys a bad message to the public. What's the point in hyping a common malpractice?

Do watch this movie if you have plenty of time to waste.