Aadhi

The movie is a kind of thriller movie, I didn't get much thrill though. It can be taken as an attempt to introduce Pranav Mohanlal to movie. Pranav did a good job.

Jeethu Joseph. The name is synonymous with thriller movies. Be it Drishyam or Memories or even his first film, Detective, all were highly appreciated. But it was a dissapointment when it came to the 2016 film, Oozham. Now he has come with a new film Aadhi. Expectations were many for this film. Firstly, it is directed by Jeethu joseph. Second, It is the debut of Pranav Mohanlal. Third, the stunts (more on that later). Now, the plot: Adhithya Mohan, an aspiring musician, who dreams it of making it big, gets a chance to do a show in Bangalore. An incident there makes him to run for his life. The first half of Aadhi goes off in a slow mode setting up the story. The notable sequence is the action in the market place and the stunts performed (Parkour) is very impressive. But it's the second half that has it's share of thrills which leads to the climax with an unpredictable twist. The songs were good even though the two songs in the second half could have been avoided. The pick of the songs are 'Mizhiyoram(Unplugged Version)' and 'Gypsy woman.' Jeethu Joseph is an expert when he handles thrillers. This can be seen in the second half of the film. Editing (Ayoob Khan) was done neatly but could have trimmed some portions in first half. Cinematography (Satheesh Kurup) was good. Stunts, as I said before, was awesome. Have'nt seen any actor doing Parkour in any Malayalam film and Pranav needs to be applauded for performing the stunts himself. Now to the performances. Pranav Mohanlal as Aadhi is natural. He is outstanding while doing the action as well as in emotional scenes. Sharafudeen was good. Anusree too did a good job. Sideeq has a nice role. Lena was average. Siju Wilson in a negative role did well. Jagapathi Babu's role could have been better thought of. Mohanlal in a cameo was good. All in all, Aadhi can be watched for it's leading man and for the stunts. You will be entertained. My rating - 3.5/5

"Aadhi," starring Pranav Mohanlal, is a gripping thriller that marks the debut of Mohanlal's son as a leading actor. The film navigates through the trials and tribulations of Aadhi, a young man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger.

One of the strengths of "Aadhi" lies in its tightly woven plot, which keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. The narrative is filled with twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as Aadhi navigates through various challenges to clear his name and seek justice.

Pranav Mohanlal delivers a commendable performance in his debut role, showcasing both emotional depth and intensity. His portrayal of Aadhi is convincing, and he displays a natural flair for action sequences, adding to the film's overall appeal.

Director Jeethu Joseph deserves praise for his skillful direction, effectively balancing suspense, drama, and action throughout the film. The cinematography and background score further enhance the viewing experience, creating a tense and immersive atmosphere.

However, "Aadhi" is not without its flaws. Some plot points may feel contrived, and certain character motivations could have been better developed. Additionally, while the film's climax is satisfying, it may not fully live up to the high expectations set by the rest of the story.

Overall, "Aadhi" is a promising debut for Pranav Mohanlal and a commendable addition to the thriller genre in Malayalam cinema. Despite its minor shortcomings, the film succeeds in delivering an engaging and entertaining experience for audiences.

There are many movies of this genre released in Malayalam over the years. But still "Aadhi" fascinates with its technical perfection and top-class action sequences. Pranav Mohanlal has done a decent job on his debut. He was convincing and suitable for the title character as "Aadhi" , though he has miles to go to reach anywhere near to the acting brilliance of his father. Siddique, as always, gives a perfect performance whereas Lena seems a little odd. The parkour scenes were new to Malayalam film industry and they were fantastically portrayed. Overall, "Aadhi" is a good entertainer with all the thrills and suspense you expect in a action thriller.

The film has thrilling PARKOUR stunt (first time in malayalam) sequences which is performed by young actor without dupe. PARANAV MOHANLAL proved that he is an multi-talented champ who is a good GUITARIST,SINGER,STUNT GURU,LYRICIST through the first film itself. Acting is excellent except in some family emotion scenes. 'GYPSY WOMEN' song in the film is written and sung by PARANAV. The plot of the film is not new. But the way of story narration is completely different. PRANAV'S success as an singer,lyricist and guitarist is proved by youtube trending of his song. The actor also managed to grab a bunch of housefull shows through his acting and stunt performance. Considering it as an DEBUT film of a young actor he has done best of him and is far better than recent Debuts of actors like Dulquer,Nivin,Asif. Watching the film without hyped anticipation won't disappoint you. Rating(9/10){CONSIDERING AS A DEBUT FILM}.