Rating: 3.5/5 Star Cast: Mammootty, Neeraj Madhav, Siddique, Unni Mukundan, Prachi Tehlan Director: M Padmakumar The hype surrounding a film like Mamangam needs no introduction. The movie, which has the magnificent Mammootty as the main lead, has come in as the biggest-ever motion picture in the history of Malayalam cinema. Historical movies aren't that common but we have had some brilliant films in the past, which are still considered as classics. Has Mamangam joined that league? Did the film live up to the expectations? Read our take on Mamangam to get a broader picture regarding all these. Plot Mamangam's tale is set in the late 17th century and the movie takes us through the story of the members of Chandothu Tharavadu, who had vouched to overthrow the Zamorin King during the Mamangam festival, which happens once in every 12 years. Script & Direction First thing first, as the director mentioned in an interview, Mamangam is not a Baahubali and it is a film with the right mix of … [Read more...] about Mamangam Movie Review: A ‘Classic’ Recreation Of The Historical Tale Of Warriors!
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Mamangam Movie Review: A Convincing Recreation Of The Historical Tale Of Warriors!
Rating: 3.5/5 Star Cast: Mammootty, Neeraj Madhav, Siddique, Unni Mukundan, Prachi Tehlan Director: M Padmakumar The hype surrounding a film like Mamangam needs no introduction. The movie, which has the magnificent Mammootty as the main lead, has come in as the biggest-ever motion picture in the history of Malayalam cinema. Historical movies aren't that common but we have had some brilliant films in the past, which are still considered as classics. Has Mamangam joined that league? Did the film live up to the expectations? Read our take on Mamangam to get a broader picture regarding all these. Plot Mamangam's tale is set in the late 17th century and the movie takes us through the story of the members of Chandothu Tharavadu, who had vouched to overthrow the Zamorin King during the Mamangam festival, which happens once in every 12 years. Script & Direction First thing first, as the director mentioned in an interview, Mamangam is not a Baahubali and it is a film with the right mix of … [Read more...] about Mamangam Movie Review: A Convincing Recreation Of The Historical Tale Of Warriors!
Mamangam (Hindi) Movie Review: Mammootty’s Film Is A Brave Attempt To Recreate A Page From History
Rating: 3.0/5 Star Cast: Mammootty, Neeraj Madhav, Siddique, Unni Mukundan, Prachi Tehlan Director: M Padmakumar "Mamangam mein bhaag lene ke liye agar ek bhi yodha Vaalluv rajya se jaa raha hai toh woh yaha woh yaha ki auraton ke badle ki aag ki wajah se," says a character in Mammootty's period action, 'Mamangam'. Quite early in the film, we get a proof of this when an elderly lady during a village meet emphasizes on how the mothers from Valluvanadu shouldn't step back from letting their sons suffer a heroic death while clashing with the Zamorins during the Mamangam festival. What's Yay: Performances, action sequences What's Nay: Length of the film, screenplay dips a bit Popcorn Refill: Interval Iconic Moment: Master Achuthan's fight sequence in the climax Plot Set against the backdrop of the Mamangam Mahotsavam which was prevalent during the 17th and 18th century, in Thirunavaya on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha, the film begins with a narration explaining the history of … [Read more...] about Mamangam (Hindi) Movie Review: Mammootty’s Film Is A Brave Attempt To Recreate A Page From History