Munnariyippu

D54

We continue our Mammootty odyssey with the terrific psychological thriller Munnariyippu (2014). Mammootty’s muted yet masterful performance as Raghavan, a gentle and thoughtful prisoner, will have you spellbound from the first scene to the shocking finale. Aparna Gopinath holds her own beside Mammootty, portraying an ambitious journalist drawn to Raghavan’s intellect and eager to make a name for herself in an uncompromising industry. We discuss how the film builds up tension towards a flawlessly executed ending, the deeper themes explored, and how it expertly subverts our expectations. It’s getting all too common now - but this is another Mammootty classic!