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Tovino Thomas’ latest release, ‘Narivetta’ has taken social media by storm following its theatrical release on May 23. With emotionally charged storytelling and a strong socio-political backdrop, the film is garnering widespread acclaim for both its content and craft.
Netizens applaud performances and directionTwitter has been buzzing with positive reactions, particularly praising the performances and the deft direction by Anuraj Manohar. One user posted, “#Narivetta : An impressive take on the real-life incident with excellent performances. First half is very good, some usual elements in the second, but the overall impression is worthy. Performances Watch it.” The film is being commended for its realistic approach and its ability to convey a sensitive issue while still offering a compelling cinematic experience.
Technical finesseApart from the strong performances, ‘Narivetta’ is also being applauded for its technical brilliance. Another viewer wrote, “#Narivetta What an incredible piece of craft. A well-made film that beautifully blends top-notch work from every technical department—editing, music, cinematography, sound mixing, etc.” The film’s attention to detail in both sound and visuals has stood out as a major highlight among early viewers.
Mixed yet hopeful first impressionsWhile many have lauded the film, a few viewers noted that the initial pacing was slow but picked up momentum before the interval. One tweet read, “Decent first half Started off with interesting moments Takes time to set up the phase and characters Towards the 30 mins of interval, the film picks up the phase & becomes interesting Good interval block, awaiting second half!”
Actor Basil Joseph added to the excitement by writing on Instagram, “Mark my words. This one is going to be kidilam.” With strong early impressions, Narivetta looks poised to make a lasting impact on the audience.
Directed by Anuraj Manohar and written by Abin Joseph, the film draws inspiration from the 2003 Muthanga incident and brings together a powerful cast including Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tamil actor Cheran, who marks his Malayalam debut.