Following much anticipation from film enthusiasts, Mohanlal's Malaikottai Vaaliban has hit the big screen. Netizens are sharing their views over the Lijo Jose Pellissery directorial on Twitter.
Poster of Malaikottai Vaaliban | Photo: Instagram
Last Updated: 09.45 AM, Jan 25, 2024
Mohanlal's eagerly anticipated movie Malaikottai Vaaliban released in theatres today (January 25). Following much anticipation and excitement from the actor's fans and film enthusiasts across the country, the period drama has finally hit the big screen.
It is predicted to bring the superstar another hit after his most recent release, Neru. Furthermore, everyone is ecstatic to witness the magic of one of Malayalam cinema's greatest directors, Lijo Jose Pellissery, on screen.
After its first screenings, the movie is receiving fantastic reviews, with viewers noting how the director's creativity, cinematography, and performances left them in awe.
Movie enthusiasts and fans of the actor call the Mohanlal film a "perfect Lijo Jose Pellissery film. Numerous people are praising the director's distinct and eccentric approach to filmmaking, the cinematography, other technical elements of the movie, and the performances of the entire cast.
Some have also praised Malaikottai Vaaliban's action scenes, which effectively keep viewers riveted to the screen. There have also been hints that the stunt sequence that lasts for approximately 20 minutes is the best of all of them.
The makers of the film are also commended for their outstanding first half and for including enough intriguing material for the latter half.
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The movie has also been hailed as a stunning cinematic experience that is best viewed on a large screen and is super impressive, with a promising interval block. Many have also praised the film on social media platforms with Lijo’s tweet in August 2015, “No plans to change, no plans to impress.”
“LJP just remade DOUBLE BARREL in another universe, with more frequent high moments,” one wrote on Twitter. Another person tweeted that mature viewing is more important than people going to the movies just to cheer.
Many fans have posted the movie's title reveal on various social media platforms following early-morning shows in the state, expressing their excitement.
Malaikottai Vaaliban, dubbed one of the most-awaited Malayalam movies of 2024, was anticipated to have a huge theatrical release. The movie has surpassed Dulquer Salmaan's King of Kotha and Mammootty's Bheeshma Parvam in terms of pre-release tickets sold in the state, making it the Malayalam film with the highest online sales ahead of the release date.