Neelavelicham

2023 [MALAYALAM]

Action / Drama / Horror / Romance / Thriller

3
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 40%
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 1566 1.6K

based on short story

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Plot summary

A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a young woman named Bharghavi who committed suicide when she was betrayed in love. The writer, who begins to pen her story, soon realizes that there is more to her tragic tale.

Director

Aashiq Abu Photo
Aashiq Abu

Top cast

Shine Tom Chacko Photo
Shine Tom Chacko as Nanukkuttan
Pooja Mohanraj Photo
Pooja Mohanraj as Latha
Rima Kallingal Photo
Rima Kallingal as Bhargavi
Tovino Thomas Photo
Tovino Thomas as Basheer
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1.19 GB
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2 hr 11 min
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Malayalam 5.1
PG-15
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1920*708
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2 hr 11 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Jithin K 7 / 10

I don't think this film is supposed to

I don't think this film is supposed to be enjoyed without watching the original adaptation Bhargavi Nilayam. There are so many choices in the movie that would only make sense to someone who's already a fan of the original classic. There are enough changes from the original that is expected to be the minimal changes from the original but not changing too much pkus the songs, etc further proves how much of a homage this film is. The unnamed writer protagonist here is made to much more apparent as a version of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer himself here unlike the original and again that adds to it being such a loving homage. Technically it is amazing and the anamorphic format is always the best in theaters. Tovino manages well as the protagonist. Roshan looks uncomfortable but somehow managed his character but Rima, even though not outright terrible, was really a miscast here. Chithra's voice also felt unfit for the songs she sung. With the dialogues being exactly the same as from 60 yeara ago and a general stiffness in acting that looks kind of a stylistic choice, this very well may feel like a bad movie that is shot beautifully to the majority. But for the fans of the source material this is a breezy watch.
Reviewed by Dhanu K 5 / 10

Apart from the visually stunning cinematography and Tovino

Apart from the visually stunning cinematography and Tovino Thomas' striking performance, Neelavelicham turns out to be another horror flick that starts with building tension and creating a creepy atmosphere cleverly, but goes towards a second half that offers an unsatisfying and cliché-filled payoff.
Reviewed by sanjubhat 7 / 10

Decent remake !! Well enacted too

Film Review: Malayalam language film Neelavelicham streaming on Prime Video ( available with English subtitles!!)

Directed by Ashiq Abu, Neelavelicham tells the story of a writer, Tovino Thomas ( Basheer )who rents a mansion that is reportedly haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide after being betrayed in love . As he starts staying there and writing the tragic love story between Bhargavi ( Rima Kallingal) and Roshan Mathew (SasiKumar) he stumbles upon evidence that suggests something otherwise. Will Basheer uncover the truth & free Bhargavis soul ?

The film is based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's renowned short story and a remake of the 1964 blockbuster, Bhargavi Nilayam.

To watch or skip - cinematography is nice and the beautiful sleepy seaside village ambience has been captured beautifully. Lead cast including Tovino Thomas, Rima Kallingal, Tom Chako & Roshan Mathew have performed well in their respective roles!!

On the flip side the narrative might seem a bit slow especially in the first half. Some songs and flashbacks end up slowing the pace of the film bigtime. However we have to remember that this is a remake of a film from a bygone era and the reconstruction hits the mark perfectly!!

If u have watched Guru Dutt & Meena Kumari's Sahib Biwi aur Gulaam or Satyajit Ray's Monihara .... This film will remind you of the treatment given to these evergreen classics !!

I enjoyed it but be warned, this is a film devoid of any chills thrills and action ... Hence not everyone's cup of tea!!

Going with 3/5 for this one .. Adios ?!!

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