Lijo Jose Pellissery’s latest film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban,’ featuring the acclaimed actor Mohanlal in the lead role, hit the big screens on January 25. The film, highly anticipated by fans, has debuted to packed theaters, sparking a flurry of reactions from both movie enthusiasts and Mohanlal’s admirers on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).
One X user shared their excitement for a potential sequel after watching ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban.’ The post emphasized the film’s deviation from fan expectations but praised it as a solid production with impactful moments. The tweet expressed anticipation for Part 2, citing Mohanlal’s performance, Lijo Jose Pellissery’s direction, and the unique flavor added by the music.
Another review on X described ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ as an outright experimental film by Lijo Jose Pellissery. Acknowledging that the movie might not cater to everyone’s taste, the review highlighted strong performances by Mohanlal, impressive visuals, and well-executed action sequences. While acknowledging some flaws in the script, the overall assessment deemed it a decent offering.
A different X profile asserted that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is undeniably an LJP (Lijo Jose Pellissery) movie and cautioned against expecting a typical mass masala film from Mohanlal. The review encouraged moviegoers to experience the technical brilliance of the film on the big screen.
A passionate movie buff praised LJP for creating a new visual grammar in ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ and emphasized the need to watch it exclusively in theaters. The review acknowledged shortcomings in the script and poorly edited action blocks but applauded the film’s unique blend of comic book and drama elements.
Additional X users shared their positive sentiments, lauding the film’s class elements, action sequences, top-notch visuals, and impressive background music. One viewer highlighted the technical aspects as the film’s strength, appreciating the editing style, music, and visuals.
A moviegoer who found ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ to be a decent watch listed reasons for its appeal, including the exceptional editing style, music, and visuals. Despite acknowledging that the narration could have been faster, the viewer encouraged others to give it a try.
With seats filling up fast for the upcoming days, the initial reviews suggest that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is best enjoyed on the grandeur of the big screen, adding to the anticipation surrounding Mohanlal’s latest cinematic venture.
