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Well narrated 2 episodes of crime patrol.it is a new experiment on bringing OTT series on cinema theatres.it could have been better than web series. All actors played their role very well with little scope for performance. It was a pure directorial brilliance on how to illustrate a novel book on theatres .it is a clear procedural police investigation , but there has been many better movies directed by K G George . But this still remains a great attempt on this genre . It is definitely a beginning of a new chapter on Malayalam cinema to bring web series experience to theatres. As usual the movie is very realistic like any other Malayalam movie.

The film ' Anweshippin Kandethum ' directed by the debutant Darwin Kuriakose starring Tovino Thomas is an engaging and gripping investigation thriller film. The film doesn't have much commercial elements or any unnecessary sub plots , it's just straight investigation and keeps the story moving forward. I loved how they set up the first half story and then an even better second half story which was thrilling to say the least. The film had great performances from the cast and Tovino shined in this film. The background score by Santosh Narayanan was brillaint , perfectly creating that mystical vibe. I loved the second half more and the climax was really good. Also the cinematography was top aswell. The film is good and is entertaining till the end. Good watch.

Tovino. Cop drama. Crime Thriller. Been waiting to watch this one for a while.

There a few ways to look at this film - people who don't usually watch crime drama might watch it and have their minds blown. People who who do watch a lot of crime drama are likely going to enjoy it, or be let down.

Before that, Tovino was great in the film. Music - surprisingly, Santosh Narayanan - nothing great to write home about, it was good. We've gotten better stuff from him. Cinematography - the film had me go "Wow, that's a good shot!" at several instances.

The writing - depending on what category you belong to from ^ you're likely going to (really) enjoy it or feel a little let down. Enjoy because you're likely going get a 'double treat' or feel let down, because you signed up for only one film but ended up getting two kinda disjointed films, with a long runtime.

I unfortunately fall into the latter category and think this could have much so much shorter and so much better, but it's a decent one-time watch nevertheless.

***Anweshippin Kandethum Malayalam Movie Review ****

Starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role directed by Darwin Kuriakose..

** A well crafted Thriller Movie ***

2 cases, but very interesting to watch as the movie very well takes us through the journey of the investigating officer & his team in unlocking the mystery behind the crimes.

Set in the period of 1980's mid to 1990 , the movie shows us how during that period there was no technology infrastructure to support to solve the case but with the available resources and with the sheer brilliance of how they were able to unlock the mystery.

Another positive factor, the movie doesn't glorify the heroism in a contemporary whereas it glorifies the efficient qualities, of a police officer making the movie worth watchable.

The cinematography, the production design, the score properly blends with the story.

Jinu V Abhraham screenplay deserves an applause..

Overall an interesting thriller experience worthy enough to watch in a big screen.

Set in late 1980 - 1990 period ,story of police investigation of two extreme crimes !

Splendid casting and great production works is the highlight and sharp writing by #JinuAbraham and good direction by Darwin Kuriakose !

Exquisite cinematography and editing is super impressive ! And BGM is exciting! And artwork , costumes deserved appreciation!

Don't be the spoiler of the story,the plot twists and unexpected moments need to be witnessed without spoilers!

Performances led by tovino thomas and all cast acting is solid and impactful!

This one surely needed to be experienced from big screen !

Highly recommended!

The script does have substance to offer. There have been so many police investigation movies made that it is a challenge to bring in something new and convincing. This movie has been able to do that. I did not anticipate some of the twists in the plots.

An even keel pacing, not overly dramatic. An easy watch. I watched it at home. Was on the hook through the movie. I could have paused and attempted breakfast but I did not want to break the flow of the movie. And the movie had not been designed to sensationalize. The core is strong enough to keep you hooked.

Tovino has done good work. It is an interesting script selection.

There are two separate plots in the movie. And both plots have worked. Good writing and execution.

I would not classify it as a must watch. It is a pretty good watch though.

The film is a good watch, it keeps you hooked throughout. Narayanan's music does justice with the film and keeps you on the edge. I loved Darwin's style and of course the actors played their part well. Kudos to the story writer for not being inspired by Bollywood and unnecessarily inserting romance in such brilliant film. The shift from the prime suspect to the actual culprit as an audience could've been anticipated in the second case but for the first one it was not on the list. So if you want to watch something different I think this might be perfect for a casual watch. I came with no expectations and loved it absolutely.

A nice investigation film where they decided to not follow a lot of narrative cliches and tropes seen in this type of Malayalam film but follow that of the English episodic investigation series' like CSI. But they also made sure that it is very rooted and realistic with the 90s production design on point without making the audience pay too much attention to that. Technically this is very well made in all the departments. The choice of making it two cases for the two halves was a brave one but it seemed to have also worked. But the way so many recent films have been using this same kind of theme for crime is getting irritating for me. That's where the Ozler movie kind of subverted expectations at a certain point and made me glad even if it didn't really do anything great. Here, a lot of choices about character motivations, their hurdles and the image they were creating for them was very much like how something like CSI would do but without actually copying anything from there. That in itself had its positives and negatives but that was also kind of irritating for me at certain points. But among recent police movies where a team of them investigates this was pretty good and better than something like Kannur Squad.

Anweshippin Kandethum is another example of the quality movies that Malayalam film industry are making these days. This movie was appearing in my recommendation list for a while and post watching this suspense thriller now I'm recommending this to others.

With Tovino Thomas in lead, it's a story of a police team investigating two different crimes in either half of the movie. With no fooling around, the makers have made sure that they give the audience a detailed murder investigation scenario for 2.5 hrs that it quite intriguing. Just like in Dan Brown novel, the writer has made sure that the culprit is the least expected person that will surely test your Sherlock skills.

A well casted film with engaging narrative, this is a solid Malayalam thriller that is worth every minute of your precious time.

I highly recommend watching this movie as it surpassed my expectations. It consists of two episodes of murder mysteries, with the first story being decent, but the second one was truly intriguing. Every scene was engaging, and none of them felt unnecessary. The music was used only in the necessary parts of the film.

The twists and turns were executed brilliantly, but the only drawback in the first story was that the killer was introduced only when the hero finalized the suspect. It would have been better if the killer were introduced earlier, resulting in a massive revelation.

The actors did an excellent job, especially Tovino Thomas, who portrayed a subtle character, which is quite different from his usual cheerful and fun roles in his previous films I watched. Overall, I can assure you that this movie will not disappoint, and you should definitely give it a watch.

Wow...What an awesome movie. TWIST TWIST TWIST... EVERYWHERE TWIST.... The first half of the movie is good compared to the second part. The plot is a police officer's investigation about a murder case and the story goes on ends up in the suspension of Anand.

Second Part is the rejoining and another investigation of an old murder case where he is able to find the culprit and there comes many suspense elements..

Direction, Background score and art is nice. Most of the parts shot in Kottayam districts itself and the camera man was nice.

Overall it's nice movie to watch and you will like this..

An average experience trying to capitalize on the current trend of investigative thrillers. Was a decent start to begin with. As it progressed, turned out to a very ordinary affair. 2nd half was too boring and mundane. First half slightly better. Both the story lines appeared to be a bit cliche, usual stuff seen in many movies . Not much effort has gone into the script. Tovino was the saving grace delivering a decent performance. Support cast of all the police officers appeared repetitive some of them very poorly developed characters. Most other roles too appeared lazy. Scrip could have been much better with a better casting.

A very finely made Neo-noir Mystery/Thriller movie. It is definitely the cup of tea for investigation thriller geeks. But I wouldn't recommend this to action movie fans because it's can a little slow paced at certain points. But as a passionate enthusiast of Mystery/Thriller/Crime films, I did not feel any sort of boredom.

Tovino really impressed as Sub Inspector Anand Narayanan. The purpose of presenting a young and straightforward police officer as protagonist was executed flawlessly. But the plot seemed a little random. For instance, during investigation, Tovino and his crew keeps grinding and finds evidence leading to the culprit but, it fails to flabbergast the audience inspite of the twist in the end(Joju George's Iratta would tell a different story). But it definitely kept me on the hook. A crime thriller enthusiast who likes to pay attention to details would never say this movie is boring.

If you want to see a well made and nuanced investigation thriller, this is a great choice. I would have gave it 10/10 if it gave me that adrenaline rush which Neru or Kannur Squad did. But due to the way this movie is made, it definitely deserves 8+.

Anweshippin Kandethum delivers a captivating investigative thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. With two intricately woven investigations at its core, the film boasts a well-scripted narrative that unfolds gradually, drawing audiences deeper into its web of mysteries. While it may be considered a slow burn thriller, the movie compensates with its gripping storyline and compelling characters. One notable aspect is the film's understated musical score, which may not be particularly catchy but effectively complements the visuals and themes, enhancing the overall atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. The director's decision to keep the storytelling simple and clean proves to be a wise choice, avoiding unnecessary distractions and allowing the focus to remain squarely on the unfolding mysteries. The actors everyone did a splendid job.

Overall, "Anweshippin Kandethum" stands out as a finely crafted thriller that excels in its execution, offering a satisfying viewing experience for fans of the genre.

This movie is not going to suprise you with major twists and turns like the Drishyam series but keeps you engaged the entire length of the movie. The stories are simple and well acted.

The main protagonist is a young cop investigating a girl's murder. He faces stiff resistance from locals when he tries to investigate a local monastery for the case. Things get more difficult when the senior officers in his own area sideline him from the case and want to close the case for political reasons. When an innocent man is forcibly framed, the dead girl's father appeals to him to find the real killer. So he starts the unofficial investigation and succeeds in finding the real killer(with support from a top police head). But tragic events out of his control lead to the suspension of his entire team.

The team is given a lifeline after some months by the police chief to investigate a 6-year old cold case. The whole village is in mutiny over a reinvestigation but the team still succeeds in identifying the killer.

The locations are very good. As for actors, Tovino Thomas has the maximum screen time with rest of the cast getting barely 20%. Since the film hints of a sequel, hope they give more scope to the other actors as well in the next movie.

Overall decent one-time watch.

Very, very, very nice movie. This is what we call good writing. Simplicity in acting, no mass-entertaining drama. Acting to the point, writing to the point. I hope Bollywood understands this, and more importantly, the audience in the Indian north region understands that these types of movies are much better than larger-than-life movies. Honestly, I feel education is important; Kerala has more than 90% educated people, so those people like this type of movies. Unfortunately, we don't have that in entire India, so movie makers are also helpless to make movies larger than life to earn a profit.

Few things to mention, great writing, simplicity, nice cinematography, no larger than life useless showcasing, nice acting, no useless songs.

The movie has some really questionable choices when it comes to how the story is written and it feels like "an average combo meal with no particularly tasty dish" due to the fact that this movie focuses on two entirely different stories in the first and second half. The buildup for the first crime and the investigation felt more relevent and engaging than the one in climax. Dont get me wrong, it is a good one time watch when most of the films these days are cringe and waste of time.

The cinematography and editing is pretty good and the cast is perfect for the story with a lot of familar faces even for small roles.

Thanks to subtitles I can enjoy awesome movies made in other languages. I like everything about this movie,direction ,acting,cinematography. Bollywood need to learn lesson or two from Malayalam movie industry. I think director and everyone involved in film will make such great movies in future too. Director ji ,if you are reading this review ,please know you have a admirer from Maharashtra.

Few things I would recommend is to make legal procedure more close to real scenario. I dont think one can just go and collect samples without warrants from the court. If you want to be factually correct then make it 100 percent perfect. Anyways it was nice watch and thanks again for making this.

Anveshippin Kandethum

A serious crime investigation thriller without any melodrama or humour.

The story revolves around a SI and his three subordinates who got suspended due to fate and the power of the society system and tries to prove their innocence and get back their recognition and services accolades.

Tovino has played the character of a cop the third time after Ezra and Kalki. Director made him live the character without the heaviness of his stardom.

All characters were equally good specially Saadiques,Vettukili Prakash performance was to be noted.

The movie went on a steady pace and the story and delivery was convincing.

Rating - 3/5.

The movie started off in a usual manner, just as we see in other investigation thrillers. The movie had mainly two investigations and both were very gripping murder mysteries. At the initial stages some dialogues felt as cliche and boring. But throughout the movie it was able to keep the expectations of the viewers very high and they were able to fulfill it in a decent manner. For a usual investigation thriller fan it might not seem with lot of twists and unexpected events. Some were predictable. This movie just had than one weak point. But overall it is a great one time watch movie. And Tovino playing the lead has performed his best as he always does. Some supporting caste also has done a great job. Towards the end it didn't seem that satisfactory. But after all cinemas nowadays heavy rely on realistic portrayals. So such an ending was justifiable. But overall a great watching experience. Do watch it!

Anand Narayanan, a righteous police officer, determined to resolve the Blessy murder case, locks horns with various parties, only for things to become awry at the last minute, and he gets suspended. As redemption, Anand is assigned to the unsolved murder case of Sri Devi, under the promise that he can resume his duties, if he finds the killer.

Anweshippin Kandethum is Anand-centered, but Anand is not an intriguing character, yet thanks to the gripping screenplay, you don't get bored. Although engaging from beginning to end, Andweshippin Kandethum doesn't shy away from familiar tropes and, similar themes that form the conventions of the crime genre. The 2.5-hour duration of "Anweshippin Kandethum" didn't fully showcase the screenplay's potential and might have benefited from trimming down.

If you are a fan of thrillers, you might or might not like it. If you are a bored audience, the film will entertain you. However, it is a one-time watch.

Vetrrich Chelvan, NETFLIX02042024.

Based on IMDB rating, expected good crime thriller with lot of twists but it come out as 2 CRIME PATROL episodes in one movie.

First part of the movie starts with background of suspended police officer in one case, how some influential groups obstruct investigation and how hero will overcome them and resolve the case with tragic end. That put their police jobs suspended indefinitely.

Second part of the movie starts with new crime investigation that not resolved for 6-7 years by many agencies. Same suspended group asked investigate the case secretly. Here too, we see how some influential groups obstruct investigation and how hero will overcome them and resolve the case with tragic end here too. Whole investigation goes very slow and bore at sometimes.

Only saving grace for this movie was Tovino's performance.

What disappointed me, expected to bring some link between 2 cases and make it as one big investigation that was missed in the first case. Something like IRATTA movie but there's no link at all. Felt like watching TV series.

I am from Assam and watched the Hindi dubbed version. Very good movie... Once it may be remake in Hindi.. like Drishyam.. Story, acting are superb and very realistic.

Really liked it.

The lead actor is very very Good so as the other supporting actors. No extra drama like Hindi movies. No adult sex scenes. No song and dance. Really realistic feeling. I have become fan of the movie. At the end, I watched the writer and director's name and opened this IMDb account for the first time to praise the movie. However, movie should be watched seriously to feel the movie.

Awesome movie, great actors, nice scenario. Overall superb.