Parvathy Pillai

Kantara Chapter 1 is a massive letdown compared to the hype surrounding it. The storytelling feels disjointed, the pacing drags endlessly, and the emotional depth that made the first Kantara so special is completely missing. The film tries too hard to appear mystical but ends up being confusing and pretentious. The plot lacks clarity and purpose. The characters are underdeveloped, and the dialogues often feel forced. The film has a lot of ill placed slapstick comedy. Overall, it feels like a rushed attempt to cash in on the success of the original rather than a thoughtfully crafted prequel.

A fabulous movie!! The movie is made beautifully showcasing the camaraderie among friends and the deep bond they share that transcends friendship! Kudos to Malayalam movie makers for taking the most natural settings and turning it into a blockbuster!! The details, the dialogue, the music all goes on to transport us to the world of the Manjummel boys. I’m not usually quick to tears for a movie but I couldn’t stop myself. Thank you Malayalam cinema for continuing the magic of taking the real and making it extraordinary!! Hats off!

I watched in anticipation as the cast is stellar but was disappointed with the plot. Soo many loopholes. The acting by Konkana is what deserves the stars.

I rarely consider a movie 5 star but this one truly was!! The lead is so genuine and relatable. It’s a movie that all students should watch. Without the usual sound and fury associated with Bollywood movies, this tells a tale that makes you sit down hours after the movie and think about the messages it conveys! Truly wonderful offering. 🙏

Seriously dark humour!! Very different

Haven’t seen such a bad movie in a long time. It’s amazing that someone saw this movie and said - good to go let’s run it!! Cringeworthy movie with zero to no acting, poor cgi and unbelievable sequences. There is a some Marvel in there, dementors from Harry Potter and creatures thrown in for the sake of it. On the flip side if you see it as a comedy or a cartoon it isn’t bad.