Jai Ganesh – let that one slide.
This film is less about plot and more about feel . Set in a village during the Cashew industry’s peak, it follows two young boys whose friendship is tested by a lost cricket ball. The performances by the child artists are astonishingly natural. While the second half drags with predictable melodrama, the first hour is pure nostalgia—Sachin stickers, DD National, and summer holidays. A gentle, unhurried watch. – Cop Drama Done Right Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Should you watch? Absolutely for thriller fans. new malayalam ott releases
Directed by Jis Joy, Thalavan takes the classic “two cops with a clash of ideologies” trope and injects genuine tension. Biju Menon and Asif Ali play CI and SI locked in a power struggle over a murder investigation. The film’s strength is its screenplay—it doesn’t take sides. You’ll keep guessing who is corrupt and who is righteous until the final frame. The climax is a bit rushed, but the cat-and-mouse game makes it a solid one-time watch. – Office Space Meets Whodunnit Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) Should you watch? If you like locked-room mysteries. Jai Ganesh – let that one slide
An anthology of three stories set in the same rundown apartment complex. Each tale explores loneliness and urban decay. The cinematography is breathtaking (lots of rain-soaked nights and flickering tube lights). But the pacing is glacial. The middle segment, about a migrant worker, is the standout—haunting and real. The first and third are too abstract. Not for everyone, but those who vibe with it will call it a masterpiece. If you want gripping, well-acted, no-nonsense Malayalam thriller, go with Thalavan on Sony LIV. For a quiet evening, Pallotty 90’s Kids is a comforting second choice. The performances by the child artists are astonishingly