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News18
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
A Twist Every 10 Minutes: This Romantic Thriller Is Now OTT's New Favourite
As theatres continue to welcome crowds with fresh releases, a parallel wave of cinematic success is unfolding online. OTT platforms are becoming powerhouses of diverse storytelling, with audiences embracing films across languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. In today's content-driven era, gripping narratives matter more than language, and even dubbed films are drawing impressive viewership. Among genres, romantic, horror, thriller, and suspense films are seeing a strong response. Romantic thrillers, in particular, have developed a loyal fan following, and one such film is currently trending on OTT, winning hearts and praise alike. This romantic thriller, originally released in Malayalam as Anchakkallakokkan, has also been dubbed into Telugu under the title Chapra Murder Case. Despite its low-key release, it went on to earn over Rs 55 crore at the box office, becoming a superhit movie. The film combines elements of romance and mystery, unfolding around a murder case that disrupts the life of the protagonist. What begins as a simple love story soon takes a darker turn as a murder takes place, sending the hero on a journey to uncover the truth, battling unexpected twists and formidable obstacles along the way. The narrative keeps viewers hooked with frequent surprises, as a new twist is introduced nearly every ten minutes. It's a rare example of a romantic film so deeply infused with suspense and tension. The film stars Lukman Avaran, Chemban Vinod Jose, Manikandan R. Achari, and Megha Thomas, all of whom deliver memorable performances. Lukman Avaran, in particular, impresses with his depth and commitment to the role. The direction and screenplay are tightly executed, creating a compelling cinematic experience. The cinematography and background score work beautifully with the story's atmosphere, and even with the intense suspense, there are moments of humour that provide welcome relief. Where to watch? The Malayalam version (Anchakkallakokkan) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The Telugu dubbed version (Chapra Murder Case) is available on Aha OTT. With its engaging blend of romance, mystery, and comedy, this film has proven to be a sleeper hit — one that's definitely worth watching. Whether you're in it for the love story, the thrills, or the unexpected twists, Anchakkallakokkan / Chapra Murder Case offers a bit of everything.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lijo Jose Pellissery's must-watch movies to stream on OTT: Churuli, Jallikattu and more
Lijo Jose Pellissery has established himself as one of the unique voices from Malayalam cinema, carving a space for his brand of movies with his trademark filmmaking. Considered one of the most prolific among the new-age directors from Malayalam, Lijo Jose Pellissery has made several notable films such as Jallikattu, Ea Ma Yau, Churuli and more. Let's take a look at some of Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery's must-watch movies and where to stream them on OTT. Jallikattu, Churuli From Jallikattu to Season, discover stellar movies from maverick filmmakers in Malayalam on OTTplay Premium This action-packed film follows the chaotic events after one of the bulls of butcher Kalan Varkey's escapes and causes mayhem in the rural village. Antony Varghese and Chemban Vinod Jose lead this film, along with Sabumon Abdusamad and actress Santhy Balachandran. Highly acclaimed, the film was also selected as the country's official entry for the Academy Awards. This Lijo Jose Pellissery movie on OTTplay Premium deserves your attention. Churuli Another intriguing film from LJP's repertoire that transports us to a mysterious village named Churuli. Two cops are on an assignment to catch hold of a culprit, believed to be in the remote village. As they cross over to the village, the cops are startled to find the hostile villagers who do not shy from using swear words in their every other sentence. Vinay Forrt and Chemban Vinod Jose play the cops in the film, which also features Joju George. This Lijo Jose-directed film is currently the hot topic of discussion in Kerala media after Joju George made some allegations. Amen Amen tells the charming story of Solomon and his childhood sweetheart Soshanna, the daughter of the village's wealthy man. Solomon also plays clarinet for the village's band, and after certain events, the fate of his love story and the band get entangled. Fahadh Faasil headlines this LJP film, which also features Indrajith Sukumaran in a key role along with Kalabhavan Mani and Swathi Reddy Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam James along with his family are on their way back after visiting the church in Velankanni. En route, when their bus stops near a village in Tamil Nadu, James steps out and enters the village. Then on, he behaves as Sundaram, claiming to be a localite and refusing to acknowledge his wife or son. Mammootty leads this film, which is available for streaming on Netflix. Double Barrel Lijo Jose Pellissery has written and directed this quirky film. The plot of the film revolves around two precious stones, a don in Goa, and gangsters Poncho and Vinci. But the gangsters attempt to land a deal goes wrong, and chaos erupts. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Indrajith play the gangsters in this film, which features an ensemble cast, including Arya, Chemban Vinod Jose and Sunny Wayne.
