Narivetta X Review: Audience Finds Tovino Thomas' Film ‘Brilliant'
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Some of the cinemagoers shared their reactions and reviews of Narivetta on X, most of which suggest that the Malayalam release is a cinematic triumph.
The Malayalam political drama Narivetta arrived in theatres on May 23 amid much anticipation. Directed by Anuraj Manohar and written by Abin Joseph, the film is capturing widespread attention, melting hearts with its captivating screenplay and gripping storyline. Based on a turbulent chapter in Kerala's political landscape, the film draws deep inspiration from the real-life 2003 Muthanga tribal protest. Starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role, the film is generating buzz, earning a positive response from the audience.
Some of the cinemagoers also shared their reactions and reviews on X, most of which suggest that the Malayalam release is a cinematic triumph.
One of the users, in his review, stated, 'Narivetta—A cinematic gem from Anuraj Manohar! Tovino delivers a gripping and unforgettable performance. This intense political thriller grips you tightly—@JxBe's musical work is outstanding! Another feather in TovinoThomas's cap!"
#Narivetta A masterpiece by Anuraj Manohar with an absolute tovino performance!
Another reflected on the film's execution as he added, 'Narivetta—The first half builds the emotional tension slowly, but the second half completely pays off! Brilliant direction by Anuraj Manohar, and the soundtrack is pure magic. Tovino gives one of his most powerful performances yet."
#Narivetta:A slowpaced dramatical first half followed by a absolute worthy second half!
Seemingly impressed with the emotional depth depicted in the film, a fan weighed in, 'The raw emotion and gravity of the Muthanga incident are brought to life through stunning visuals and heartfelt performances. The background score and choreography are phenomenal. Tovino Thomas stands out as a true gem. This is one of the finest political dramas Indian cinema has seen."
#Narivetta – A Hard Hitting Emotional Drama
Good First half followed by a Better Second half. Climax was so Gripping & impactful. One Of The Best perfomance from Tovino Thomas. Technically Strong. Jakes Delivered.. pic.twitter.com/8ZWlcjN2Au
— Sid (@sidOffcl) May 23, 2025
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#narivetta First half Personal opinion:-A dull AVG 1st half-Unnecessary romantic scenes & Film drags in slow pace (
Just superb..
Narivetta, which means Jackal Hunt, is a Malayalam-language political drama that delves deep into the Muthanga incident and the impact of socio-political tremors. Apart from Tovino Thomas, the film also stars Suraj Venjaramoodu. It marks the Malayalam debut of Cheran. The project is produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan under the Indian Cinema Company banner.
Tovino Thomas' drama thriller opened up on the box office journey with a modest response. The film earned an estimated Rs 1.75 crore (India net) across all languages on its opening day on May 23, according to data from the Sacnilk website. As for the Hindi version, it opened on a quiet note, with only 9 per cent overall occupancy in theatres.
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