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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Koodal Movie Review: A mystery thriller with not many thrills
The Times of India Jun 27, 2025, 9:01 PM IST 1.5 Story: Two friends who retreat to a New Year camp in the hills are shocked to find another old friend has joined them. What is the haunting story of their past? Review: Young women, songs, dark forests and a spurned partner does not a murder mystery make. Directors Shaanu Kakkoor and Shafi Eppikkad's Koodal is full of half-baked ideas and characters. Two women, Laila and Nimmi, arrive at an end of year camp in the hills of Wayanad to bring in the new year, when they are shocked to find an old friend, a transwoman, Anju, has joined the party there. They reveal to the camp organiser that they share a tragic history with her, after they, together with their friend, Hima, shared a flat with Anju. The camp, which aims to take its visitors on a journey of self-discovery also reveals other truths to the young women. From the start, the film feels amateurish with a bunch of borderline annoying characters. In an already slow-moving story, there are too many songs in the first half. And then, a couple of story tracks that are abandoned after a scene or two, such a possible romance between a mentalist tourist and Laila. All this adds to the haphazard feel of the film.
Pink Villa
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
12 new movies releasing in cinemas this Friday: Kannappa, MAA to F1
Wondering which movies are releasing in theatres this week? Well, June 27 is set to be an exciting day for movie lovers. From Brad Pitt's much-awaited movie, F1, to Kajol's mytho-horror MAA and Vishnu Manchu- Akshay Kumar starrer Kannappa, here's a look at all the major titles, ranging from Hindi cinema to Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hollywood movies that are all set to ablaze the big screens this weekend. Title Release Date Star Cast MAA June 27 Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indranil Sengupta, Kerin Sharma, Jitin Gulati, Gopal Singh, Suryashikha Das, Yaniya Bhardwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty Nikita Roy June 27 Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, Suhail Nayyar, Sammy Jonas Heaney, Anuwanit Shah, and Bogdana Orleanova F1: The Movie June 27 Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem and others Kannappa June 27 Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Mohanlal, Madhoo and others Love Marriage June 27 Vikram Prabhu, Sushmitha Bhat, Meenakshi Dinesh, Ramesh Thilak, Gajaraj, Sathyaraj and others Maargan June 27 Vijay Antony, Ajay Dhishan, P. Samuthirakani, Mahanadi Shankar, Prithika, Brigida Saga, Vinod Sagar and more Mr Zoo Keeper June 27 Pugazh, Shirin Kanchwala, Singampuli, Imman Annachi, Pyramid Kumar and Marimuthu Janaki vs State of Kerala June 27 (tentative) Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Madhav Suresh, Shruthi Ramachandran, Divya Pillai, Askar Ali, Baiju Santhosh and others Athani June 27 Samarth M, Madhu BC, Shobhraj, Bhavya, Bala Rajwadi, Rakesh Poojari, Nagendra URS and others Good Day June 27 Prithviraj Ramalingam, Myna Nandhini, Kaali Venkat, Bagavathi Perumal, Vela Ramamoorthy, Jeeva Subramaniam, and others Thank You Dear June 27 Dhanush Raghumudri, Hebah Patel, Rekha Nirosha, Ravi Prakash, Chatrapathi Sekhar, and others Koodal June 27 Bibin George, Mareena Michael, Vineeth Thattil, Vijilesh Karayad, Niya Varghese, Riya Isha, Anu Sonora, and Vijay Krishnan It will be interesting to see how these 12 titles perform at the box office and which one emerges as the top pick this weekend. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Koodal' teaser: Bibin George leads a heartwarming camp tale with surprises in store
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The teaser of 'Koodal', starring Bibin George in the lead, has been unveiled—offering a promising mix of feel-good emotions, budding romance, and an unexpected twist. 'Koodal' revolves around a camp where strangers from different parts of the world come together, only to form unexpected bonds and shared experiences. 'Koodal' promises a heartwarming drama The teaser opens with a soothing narration from Bibin George's character, who warmly welcomes everyone to the camp, saying, 'From different locations, having somehow learned about this gathering at a favourable moment, are now a family from this moment on! The memories that we have today should become the spark that fuels our tomorrow.' The visuals beautifully capture the spirit of community, laughter, and companionship. undefined A hidden surprise The tone of the teaser shifts in its closing seconds, hinting at deeper mysteries as Bibin's character delivers a cryptic line: 'There is a surprise for everyone.' This unexpected turn adds intrigue to what otherwise appears to be a light-hearted narrative, leaving audiences curious about what lies ahead. 'Koodal' is co-written by Rafi Mankada and Yasir Parathakkad, with editing by Jarshaj Kommeri and project design by Santhosh Kaimal. The film's musical palette is rich, with contributions from composers Sibu Sukumaran, Nikhil Anilkumar, Sumesh Raveendran, Albin S Joseph, and Prasad Chembrassery. The lyrics, penned by a team including Shibu Pularkazhcha, M Krishnankutty, Sony Mohan, and others, are brought to life by a talented line-up of singers like Najim Arshad, Indulekha Warrier, and Meera. Cast ensemble Actress Niya Sankarathil , best known for her impactful role in 'Pathonpatham Noottandu', is among the female leads. She joins a vibrant ensemble cast featuring Mareena Michael, Vineeth Thattil, Vijilesh, Vijayakrishnan, Lali Marikkar, Niya Varghese, Anu Sonara, Riya Isha, Akhilsha, Rafi Chakkappazham, and Hifras, each contributing to the charm of this ensemble drama. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
