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Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Narivetta OTT Verdict: Box office, Twitter review of Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Malayalam action film
Malayalam action film Narivetta began streaming on Sony LIV from July 11 onwards. The Tovino Thomas and Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer is based on the real-life 2003 Muthanga tribal uprising, which highlighted several complexities of land rights, state police, and other political stakeholders. As the film has finally been released on OTT, social media seems to be abuzz with reviews from netizens. Narivetta OTT verdict A majority of audiences have agreed that the storyline and premise of the film are a strong choice, but the execution is poorly done, affecting the quality to some extent. The viewers have also appreciated the strong command of the screenplay, which credibly justifies the sensitivity of the real-life incident. The action sequences are well-choreographed, appealing realistically. In terms of individual performances, Tovino Thomas and Suraj Venjaramoodu have delivered impactful stints, while the background score by Jakes Bejoy has been crucial to the movie from the start. However, the second half of the film is perceived as being significantly slower than the first, which hampers the flow. According to some users, the screenplay noticeably decreased in quality during this phase, making it a below-average experience. More about Narivetta The film is directed by Anuraj Manohar and produced under the banner of Indian Cinema Company. It was declared a commercial success at the box office. Speaking of the cast, the movie also stars Cheran, Arya Salim, Priyamvada Krishnan, Prashanth Madhavan, Nandhu, and more.
Economic Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From Narivetta to Moonwalk: Watch these Malayalam OTT releases on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar
Synopsis Malayalam cinema in July offers a diverse range of stories, including 'Moonwalk,' a nostalgic trip to 1980s Kerala breakdancing scene. Tovino Thomas stars in 'Narivetta,' a drama linked to the 2003 Muthanga tribal protest. A rom-com, 'Mr & Mrs Bachelor,' features an unlikely road trip, while 'Detective Ujjwalan' brings a quirky murder mystery to a peaceful village. Bookmark these Malayalam OTT releases. If you're a fan of Malayalam cinema, July brings a diverse mix of stories—from the charm of 1980s Kerala breakdancers to a murder mystery featuring a 'boogeyman' haunting a quiet village. Whether you're looking for nostalgic journeys, intense drama, or light-hearted romance, these OTT releases have something for every mood. Directed by A K Vinod and backed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Moonwalk is inspired by real events. Set in 1980s Kerala, it follows a group of small-town youth obsessed with Michael Jackson and determined to master breakdancing. Despite juggling school and odd jobs, they push through barriers to enter a dance competition. The cast features mostly newcomers, including Shersha Sherief and Anunath. Tovino Thomas stars as Varghese, a directionless young man whose life takes a drastic turn after joining the CRPF. He finds a mentor in Officer Bashir (Suraj Venjaramoodu), and the story evolves into an investigation linked to the real-life 2003 Muthanga tribal protest. Directed by Abin Joseph and produced by Indian Cinema Company, the film had a strong theatrical run, screening for over 40 days. Starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan, this rom-com follows an unlikely road trip after a bride, Stephy, runs away on her wedding day and ends up hitching a ride with an older bachelor. While it didn't fare well in theatres, Mr & Mrs Bachelor is now making its digital debut. Despite minor controversies, the film promises a light-hearted, humorous journey filled with unexpected moments. According to OTTPlay, the movie is all set to stream Part of the Weekend Cinematic Universe, Detective Ujjwalan stars Dhyan Sreenivasan and Siju Wilson in a quirky murder mystery set in the supposedly peaceful village of Plaachikkaavu. A mysterious 'boogeyman' unleashes chaos, prompting Ujjwalan and his police team to uncover the truth. The movie is directed by Indraneil Gopikrishnan and Rahul G. The streaming date is yet to be confirmed.
News18
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Narivetta: When And Where To Watch Tovino Thomas-starrer On OTT
Last Updated: Anuraj Manohar directed and Abin Joseph wrote the film, capturing attention with its intriguing narrative and gripping storyline. Narivetta, the Malayalam political drama that hit theatres on May 23, is now gearing up for its digital debut. Directed by Anuraj Manohar and written by Abin Joseph, the film drew attention for its gripping storyline and thought-provoking narrative. Starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role, Narivetta received positive feedback from audiences during its theatrical run. The film is now set to premiere on SonyLIV, with streaming beginning July 11. Announcing the digital release on social media, SonyLIV shared the trailer with the caption, 'Echoes of truth, shadows of injustice! Watch Narivetta from July 11 only on SonyLIV." Narivetta is based on the Muthanga Incident in Kerala from 2003. The film tells the narrative of Peter Varghese, a committed Kerala Police constable sent to a remote tribal territory. As he continues to work in the new location, he becomes more aware of the systematic inequities that the indigenous population faces. With the state government attempting to expel the tribe from their ancestral property under the guise of forest conservation and development, the officer is torn between following orders and protecting them. The entire plot revolves around what happens to the officer and the aftermath of the atrocities committed. Suraj Venjaramoodu co-stars in the film alongside Tovino Thomas. Cheran makes his Malayalam debut. Arya Salim, Pranav Teophine, Priyamvada Krishnan, Prasanth Madhavan, Rini Udayakumar, Nandhu, and many more are in key roles. Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan produced the film under the Indian Cinema Company banner. Tovino Thomas' drama thriller debuted at the box office to a muted response. The film grossed an estimated Rs 1.75 crore (India net) across all languages on its opening day on May 23. It earned a total of Rs 18 crore throughout its run. Tovino Thomas' next work includes the lead role in Dijo Jose Antony's Palli Chattambi, with Kayadu Lohar playing the co-lead. Furthermore, rumours suggest that the Minnal Murali actor may star alongside Jr NTR in Prashanth Neel's next. First Published:
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Narivetta Kerala Box Office Day 8: Tovino Thomas' crime thriller grosses Rs 75 lakh on 3rd Friday, nears Rs 10 crore mark
Narivetta, starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, is holding up well at the box office. Directed by Anuraj Manohar, the crime thriller has garnered a positive reception among the audience, which is driving its box office performance. The movie has completed its first week on a high note and now enters its second week. Narivetta enters 2nd week by grossing Rs 75 lakh on Friday Bankrolled by Indian Cinema Company, the movie opened with Rs 1.70 crore and smashed the Rs 5.20 crore in its opening weekend. Narivetta further recorded a good hold and took its opening week cume to Rs 9.20 crore gross. As per estimates, the movie entered its second week by grossing Rs 75 lakh, bringing the 8-day cume to Rs 9.85 crore gross at the Tamil box office. Co-starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, Priyamvada Krishnan, and others, the movie is expected to cross the Rs 10 crore mark by tomorrow and then march towards the Rs 15 crore mark. It will be interesting to see how it performs over the second weekend. If it manages to record good jumps, it will sail through a successful theatrical run. The movie has witnessed better trends than its rival release, Detective Ujjwalan. However, it will have to face Thug Life from June 6th onwards. Day-wise box office collection of Narivetta in Kerala is as follows Day Gross Kerala Collection 1 Rs 1.70 crore 2 Rs 1.50 crore 3 Rs 2.00 crore 4 Rs 1.10 crore 5 Rs 1.05 crore 6 Rs 0.95 crore 7 Rs 0.80 crore 8 Rs 0.75 crore (est.) Total Rs 9.85 crore Narivetta in cinemas Narivetta is playing in cinemas nearby. You can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking websites or grab them from the counter itself.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Narivetta Kerala Box Office Day 7: Tovino Thomas' cop action thriller wraps its opening week at Rs 9.20 crore
The Malayalam movie Narivetta, based on a true event, is dominating the box office these days. It stars Tovino Thomas in the lead along with Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, Priyamvada Krishnan, and others. The movie is holding up well at the box office and has the potential to emerge as the industry's new successful venture. Narivetta adds Rs 90 lakh to the tally, cume crosses Rs 9 crore mark Bankrolled by Indian Cinema Company, Narivetta kicked off with Rs 1.70 crore on Day 1. The movie wrapped its opening weekend at a good figure of Rs 5.20 crore. It further collected Rs 1.10 crore on the first Monday, followed by Rs 1.05 crore, Rs 95 lakh on Tuesday and Wednesday. As per estimates, the movie added around Rs 90 lakh to the tally, taking the total cume to Rs 9.20 crore gross at the Kerala box office. The crime thriller drama is set to enter the second weekend by surpassing the Rs 10 crore mark. If the movie witnesses a good spike in collections, it will get closer to the Rs 15 crore mark by the end of the second weekend and Rs 20 crore by the second week. The movie will face a new competition from Mani Ratnam -Kamal Haasan's movie Thug Life, which is ready to hit the screens on June 5th (Thursday). Seeing how Narivetta performs against the big-budget Tamil movie will be interesting. Day-wise box office collection of Narivetta in Kerala is as follows Day Gross Kerala Collection 1 Rs 1.70 crore 2 Rs 1.50 crore 3 Rs 2.00 crore 4 Rs 1.10 crore 5 Rs 1.05 crore 6 Rs 0.95 crore 7 Rs 0.90 crore (est.) Total Rs 9.20 crore Narivetta in cinemas Narivetta is playing in cinemas nearby. You can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking websites or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
