Rahul Menon

Bliss. Pure bliss. That what Bawaal is. Watch it with an open heart and mind and you’ll not miss the 2 hours lost in your life. Loved every single part of the movie. Varun has really stepped up his game recently. Jhanvi kills it just like usual with her subtle expressions. 9/10!

Might be the best Malayalam comedy movie I’ve ever seen! Literally every scene makes you laugh your bottom off! 10/10!

Two years on and I still think that this may be one of THE best films I’ve ever seen in my life. Im just so addicted to watching it again and again and the same goes with the songs as well. Do give it a watch!😍

I don’t understand why this movie has so many negative reviews. A great comedy entertainer. Better than the so called “entertainment” movies like Dhamaka. Must watch! 4.5/5 -RM

Writing this review in 2020. It’s been 5 years since the release of Adi Kapyare Kootamani and I’m still continuing to watch it to this day. Watched the movie 23 times in total. One of the best comedy movies to be ever made and I just can’t get enough. I don’t know why this movie did not get the appreciation it deserved. Barely lasted 2 weeks at the box office. I know every single line, BGM, incident etc. by heart. I really wish Adi Kapyare Kootamani 2 is in the pipeline and we deserve a sequel. If you ever need a stress buster for a tough day at work or school, this movie will lift you up to the heavens. Easy ten! - RM

I never got the chance to watch this movie when it came out in theatres. But ever since the DVD came out, it's been on loop. What a brilliant movie it is! Great direction, screenplay and dialogues as well. What stands out the most for movie is Shaan Rahman's music and also the acting by Kunchacko Boban. Absolutely phenomenal! Easy 5/5. If you haven't watched it already, what are you doing with your life? You won't regret it.

Pathetic movie which was clearly over-hyped. It doesn't matter now as the producers got what they wanted- money. I literally have no words. Mohanlal, I once respected you Sir. Guess that's all gone... Rating-1/5

Sreenivasan Sir! Hats off to you! What a wonderful film! Excellent screenplay and this should go down as one of your best screenplays ever written. Fahadh Faasil never forgets to surprise me. He beautifully portrayed each and every emotion the script demanded him to. Sreenivasan was also mesmerizing in his role. Nikhila didn't make a huge impact as she was sidelined to the role of a typical 'heroine'. The girl(don't know her name) did a great job as well. Shaan Rahman's Omal Thamara and Aathmavin Aakashathil adds a different layer to the film along with his background score. The only drawback I saw in the movie was the slight lag in the beginning of the second half. Holding that back, this is a fun filled entertainer that is sure to win your hearts this Christmas. Overall Rating- 4.5/5 Verdict- Excellent! Try not to miss!

Neeli is not a unique movie.We have seen several movies of the same genre that gained great successes such as Ezra, Manichitrathazhu etc. Promoted as a Horror-Comedy movie, there was hardly any comedy and a few jumpscares.The first half was excellent, it stayed true to the genre. However, the second half was not by any means atrocious, but was painful to watch. Knowing that the makers had put in so much effort into making this movie amazing, it was definitely painful to watch. The songs, even though catchy, was placed at wrong areas of the film. Especially, the En Anpe song, which totally ruined the flow of the movie in the second half. The fight scene right before they reach a character was too, unnecessary. Climax was certainly made up with last minute additions which added to the pile of misery. Several loopholes and unwanted sequences are also present. On the flip side, great performances especially in the emotional scenes by Mamta Mohandas and the natural acting by Anoop Menon and Baburaj makes this movie watchable. The other positives include the cinematography, SFX and the direction. Verdict- If you're in for a horror-comedy movie with ever so few comedy scenes but more drama than comedy, go ahead, it won't disappoint you. But for hardcore horror/comedy fans, it won't hurt to give it a miss. 5/10