Abraham Ozler review: Is Mammootty's cameo enough to carry this movie?

Team OTTplay

 Jan 11, 2024

Abraham Ozler's plot

Jayaram's film is a medical thriller about a cop assigned to probe a series of murders with the same modus operandi

What makes Abraham Ozler interesting?

The first half of the Midhun Manuel Thomas directorial progresses as a brisk investigative thriller

How is Mammootty in Ozler?

The megastar plays an extended cameo and has a great intro. But his appearance isn't the only high point in the film

What works for Abraham Ozler?

The performances, especially those of the relative newcomers in the flashback scenes, add to the emotional layer

What's not-so great about Ozler?

Jayaram's character feels underwritten and his backstory is left unexplored, maybe deliberately to set up a sequel

Is it better than Anjaam Pathiraa?

Abraham Ozler isn't as riveting as Anjaam Pathiraa, and relies more on the drama in the flashback scenes to carry it

Should you watch Abraham Ozler?

Fans of investigative thrillers would enjoy it as it's packed with twists. But the lack of emotional heft weighs it down