Mohanlal’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’: FDFS reaction of the Lijo Jose Pellissery’s directorial

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ featuring Mohanlal in the lead role has hit the big screens today, January 25. The much-anticipated film was received with lots of enthusiasm by the audience. The initial responses suggest that the audience is thoroughly engaged and impressed with what Mohanlal and Lijo Jose Pellissery have delivered.

Here are the initial reactions of the audience from X (formerly Twitter).

A movie buff expressed that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is a spectacle. “Good theater experience! Should be experienced in the theater itself with excellent sound and visual quality. Performance oriented movie. @Mohanlal done a great wonder @meSonalee, Manoj moses and Katha Nandi performed their best. One time watchable #MalaikottaiVaaliban.”

Another cinephile expressed that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is a signature film of Lijo Jose Pellissery film. “#MalaikottaiVaaliban: A trademark LJP film with his uniqueness visible right from the backdrop to frames. Slow but steady, unconventional but engaging. LJP saves few good mass scenes also which will work equally with fans & audience. British fort sequence is superb. Good film,” the post read.


A netizen expressed that the film was below average. “13/2024 #MalaikottaiVaaliban: Though technically rich, it was disappointing. Lijo confirmed yet again that he has no plans to impress/change. The screenplay is very weak. A10 has done well. Donno whether it'll work for most. End Credit Rap Song was. Below Average!”

Another movie lover was thoroughly impressed by the film, and said, “#MalaikottaiVaaliban First half is super impressive. Visual Quality and Ambience #Lalettan perfo. Uncountable "ITH THAAN CINEMA" moments till now… In Second half... There will be blood splash.”

A cinephile stated that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ felt like a remake of the director’s 2015 film ‘Double Barrel’, “LJP just remade DOUBLE BARREL in another universe, with more frequent high moments. #MalaikottaiVaaliban.”

A movie buff shared, “A few hours away from the release of #MalaikottaiVaaliban , dropping my favourite Lijo Jose Pellissery character from his under appreciated commercial film attempt 'Double Barrel': Blacky. As always I step in for his films, with an open mind, cos you never know what man plans!”

Speaking about why the film worked for the netizen, the post reads, “Reasons why #MalaikottaiVaaliban worked decently for me were the editing style, music & visuals. Technical aspects of the film are terrific. Kudos to the team members for that. Yes, narration could have been better & fast paced but give it a try. #MalaikottaiVaalibanReview.”

Meanwhile, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ also marks Mohanlal’s first film with Lijo Jose Pellissery.
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