Minnal Murali Review By Baradwaj Rangan | Tovino Thomas | Basil Joseph | Guru Somasundaram

Baradwaj Rangan #Reviews #MinnalMurali starring #TovinoThomas, #GuruSomasundaram, directed by #BasilJoseph. The film is streaming exclusively on #Netflix.
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[@MrManagemiracles]

Not sure if it was noticed but the karate teacher did more for feminism than most movies meant to showcase female lead, she manages to get through the defences of the hero albeit briefly before being swatted away, she also has the courage to pursue a super villain and to finally free herself from a bind without having the need to yell for help from the protagonist. To me her actions silently conveyed how strong her character was and that true strength doesn't shout or need punch dialogue! Hope we get to see more such truly strong female characters!

[@nodramazone]

Great observation 👍

[@Nonresidentialmallu]

Soo true finally somebody said that finalllly

[@aks214ash]

Exactly! she's the unsung hero in the movie

[@sanjayjohn1096]

You said it👏👏

[@thecomicreadern4344]

Yes, actually it was her who truly saved the day

[@madhavk.thripudi5391]

Spoiler** I also liked the part where unlike other superhero movies the heroine didnt wait for her hero to save her rather being part of saving the people with her skills.

[@WikiZeruel]

What's so great about this movie is the genius writing that goes behind the hero's arch-nemesis Shibu. it's not usual artificial sympathy, he just wanna live the life he deserves. Shibu and Usha deserve better, my heart has broken since I saw the film.

[@atwunz]

Like norman and doc ock?

[@SreerajTecH]

Damn true

[@OO7ronaldo]

Like Garou

[@jeyyes3158]

Its a psychopath's one side love, like those pour acids and kill girls who refuse thier love

[@WikiZeruel]

@@jeyyes3158 Of course he has a mental illness but he never intends to hurt the girl he loves. people around him know about his situation but as a society, we failed him.

[@vishnu36s81]

Best Indian super hero movie till date.... 4/5 is my rating.. With budget of just 20C made justice and pulled off very well... as always once again Malayalam movies...sets bar very high... other industries should learn from them ❤👏

[@ashithnirmal50]

@Mr DeShaun pass up the crack

[@sreeraj2586]

@Mr DeShaun 😂

[@shenivin6899]

@Mr DeShaun Haha you're funny..!

[@gowthamrj]

@Mr DeShaun 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. great comedy of 2021

[@dilip_s]

@Mr DeShaun satyameva jayate 2 is the best

[@j000p]

I agree 100% to your evaluation of Tovino's role. He had a more difficult role to play than Guru Somasundaram's, and he nailed it. When Ayyappanum Koshiyum had released, people were all praise for Biju Menon's performance, but actually, Prithviraj had the tougher character to play, and he had really done a good job.

[@Tradengineer]

Absolutely right,the role for bijumenom was very to act. The the role prthiraj played very very difficult and he nailed it

[@radzindia]

Who all noticed 'Dakshayani biscuits' reference from Midhunam?

[@kpdiscord1799]

Would like to call your attention to something fun. Apart from everything else you mentioned, the movie also offers a million Easter eggs. From pop culture references like 'Dhakshayani biscuits' ( cue mohanlal's biscuit company in Midhunam) that jaison wins by throwing the ring at the village fair to sublte hints to Basil Joseph's own cinematic universe ( Desom, Salsa..) and pure homage to comic book culture by adding the comic book layout ( the school fight with policemen) and fresh takes on many superhero quirks like daddy issues, villain mannerisms and brilliant foreshadowings, the movie is a gem upon rewatching. And my personal favourite- how he finally gave ode to the literary giant Basheer (pathummayude aadu reference) whom I have always suspected to be Basil's inspiration in creating the beautiful utopian interconnected villages in all his movies. And to end with one sweet thing- The movie has not one person or prop out of place and each re-watch will yield something new. For instance,try and focus on the Village thief played by Azeez Nedumangaad who has his own sublte arc and camaraderie with the police so much so that he turns up in colour coded attire with them for the SI's daughter's wedding, though not forgetting he is still a thief (evident from his actions when the CI arrives). Oh,I could go on and on😊 Apologies,for the long rant. Just thought many of the little malayali Easter eggs might have literally ( well,the banners and posters throughout the movie are in Malayalam) and figuratively lost in translation. And I feel you are someone who would be loving these little things😊

[@madamballiyilemanorogi1395]

I love this comment. ♥️ There is definitely a language gap when it comes to BR and Malayalam.

[@sandeepcnath9541]

Oh, now I realise why there were cuts to static shots during the tovino vs police scene

[@prasanthpathiyil]

Oh yes. Dskhayani biscuits brought a smile on my face.

[@asr2021]

What about Cuticura powder? That orange tin reminded me the smell of that powder. We also got pespi, abibas. I was really hoping to see the brand 'pony' being used by the village photographer. Don't forget the 'Kindi, Kind'' reference either. Also, during the Kurakkanmoola School Anniversary celebrations, Josemon was dressed up as Shikhari Shambu, right?

[@Abhi-sw2fu]

Guru somasundaram was brilliant ....Villain's last scene with Usha was brilliantly played .

[@vox-populi-vox-dei-]

Watched it on NF today. 1. One of the best Indian films in 2021. 2. Perfect casting. 3. Writing is very cohesive. 4. Visuals gel well with the milieu. 5. Basil and Tovino are the next Martin Scorsese and Leonardo Decaprio of Malayalam respectively. 6. Epic act and milestone performance of Guru Somasundaram. 7. Enjoyed the serious comedy of the Cops unit - Baiju, Aju, and Rajesh. 8. All lady actors - Shelly, Femina, Sneha did good 9. Harishree Ashokan from comic to serious roles very convincing Overall, missed the subtle actor Basil Joseph on screen. A good family entertainer...

[@akila8791]

I liked the fact that they didn't say much about the girlfriend. This took me directly into the hero's point of view where he's equally confused and not sure if he loves her. It is less cinematic where we need closure for everything and more realistic because we don't always get the closure we need. The flow felt very organic. I agree with your point regarding the villain character. Even though I loved what I saw, I would like to see more about him. May be I loved it a lot because this is my first Tovino THomas movie I watched.

[@noeltom9213]

I really liked the scene where Jaison gains telekinetic powers and Josemon says, "We too have that power", cuts to Biji, where she kicks open the water pipe and saves the day. Thus, breaking the stereotype that women aren't the 'superhero' type.

[@Kundan_modi]

Some peoples are comparing with marvel movies, Minnal Murali 10 crore film, this is not Hollywood, Not to bollywood

[@vigneshwarankannan4999]

I still feel Guru Somasundaram has done a fabulous job.

[@rajathkp4497]

For all the Non Malayalis who haven't watched Basil's previous 2 films; 1) All the three films happen in the same village ( which fans call Basil Cinematic Universe ) Kurukkanmoola and desham. 2) Also Basil makes guest appearances as a politician in 2 of the films. Also there is mentioning of the villages in all the 3 films. 3) Also slight fantasy is brought as common element to the village and weird nature of the people there is shown as well.

[@pathus2022]

And Salsa 🥃

[@jayarajnair6436]

The time says it all that he loved the film 😂❤️!!

[@barathkumark2]

I liked the small boy who played as tovinos sister son. Those scenes were really fun filled.

[@kaushikrajan6248]

Can't recall any superhero movie where the hero and the nemesis both have the same origin of super powers and carry the same powers..but the arc of the characters and circumstances forces them on opposite sides

[@krishniarumugam]

Chronicle

[@sourabhkurhekar6210]

Malayalam cinema never disappoints! It was already an easy sale considering it's 1st mollywood superhero movie..and with Netflix 'indian superhero' movie would easily get bigger audience...bt the writing is really impressive...if this movie was made in Bollywood all the money would have been spent on VFX and they wouldn't have any money left to pay for the writer!

[@happydreamer1451]

Can I tell atleast ten malayalamovies which disappointed. It's just that tamil people can see only good movies.

[@sourabhkurhekar6210]

@@happydreamer1451 I'm not Tamil.

[@happydreamer1451]

@@sourabhkurhekar6210 see we could see only good movies of other states, same applies to tamil movies only big movies and good movies releases there or they know about it ... there are crap and cringe malayalam movies

[@King_of_the_Pirates420]

@@happydreamer1451 you ignored the part where he said " there wouldn't have been money to pay the writer ", since you are talking everything literally.

[@rohithr1797]

I loved this movie especially if you consider the Budget they worked with considering the other mass movies Minnal Murali had a meagre budget of just 18 Cr while the movies like Bahubali and KGF had a budget of 180 Cr and 80 Cr respectively.

[@anoopnazeer2609]

30 crs alle

[@asharafali9352]

@@anoopnazeer2609 ath netflix kodatate.

[@sreehari7190]

@@anoopnazeer2609 No 18 crores ullu

[@alvin._.joseph]

The first time they use their powers in public, we can see Jaison using it for revenge against police and Shibu uses his powers to help the kid (even though he was robbing the bank, his intentions were good). That's an interesting contrast to their characters and how they evolve later on.

[@aks214ash]

help is lover's kid.. not some random kid.. so that's bit selfish reason too

[@alvin._.joseph]

@@aks214ash True. I agree with you, My bad.

[@steeverodz8967]

പരിഷ്ക്കാരി ജെയ്സൺ 😎 | Minnal⚡ Murali | Tovino Status 🔥🔥 kzbin.infoHOTJXyScSRM?feature=share

[@arunsethumadhavan614]

People who dont like this Movie most probably compared it with MCU and DC. The screenplay, character building, and everything was so good, which means apart from superhero stuff, the movie is still good..and the villain is also not just a bad guy, his character is properly developed.

[@JackSparrow-qb2se]

Even if the "super hero" part is removed from the film, it's a really good movie. That's how a movie should be. Basil done that amazingly.

[@darshansundharajan2646]

I think Mr Baradwaj should do a master class episode with actor Guru Somasundram.

[@jd6431]

Yes🔥🔥…that man is phenomenal🔥

[@NikhilNiks]

The best superhero movie India has produced so far 😌 Minnal Shibu ❤️ Minnal Murali

[@sugandhimani2541]

I was taken back & in awe about a start to Indian Super Hero Minnal Murali and looking forward for Franchise to develop in days to come. @Tovino & @Basil All the best guys for much more amazing super heroes Franchise... 😍😍😍😍

[@renjithmathewpsc]

Real Villian in Movie is the Tea Stall Manager.... He Knows that Shibus lover Usha is in Home.... He Killed her....... Thus Shibu becomes Mad...... 👍🏻

[@SujeeshJoy]

Dude spoiler 😀

[@renjithmathewpsc]

@@SujeeshJoy sorry Dude, i thought everyone watched 🙏🏼

[@arathyvr792]

Did he know? I thought she came to the window only after he shot the fire.

[@asr2021]

This movie was a blast. It went beyond my expectations in certain places. It broke them in certain places(in a good way). As someone who has seen every single Marvel and DC movie that has been released so far, let me tell you, Basil Joseph and Co has given me everything that I look for in a Superhero Movie and more. The CGI is not upto par with Marvel or DC, of-course, but this movie has it's heart in the right place. Forget the Superhero stuff, the build up to all that Superhero stuff is what I enjoyed the most!! This movie got me, right in the feels. I teared up twice. Once for Jaison. Once for Shibu. They don't make movies often, where a part of you roots for the villain. Also, here is an entire paragraph dedicated to Brucelee Biji. The unsung hero of this movie. She is definitely a Superhero in my book!

[@vanannavarasan4522]

Actually the superhero in Minal Murali I liked the Veshti and Clothe masked faced. It’s better than the final body suit he wore. But the best part is the villan somasundram really nailed it. He shows his emotions very well throughout the film. Feel pity for him regardless of his shortcomings. The beauty of this film is that it never lost touch of South Indian cultural Essence and emotional connection with the audience. If this was modernised or western it would be boring as we already seen westernised superhero films. When the kid said, we need a hero for India the audience were helming for the same thing.

[@VerifiedNobody]

What most of the non native watchers of this movie misses are the references to the Basil Joseph Film Universe™. The Bus that is saved by Minnal Murali was going to "Deshom" a village where Kunjiramayanam film was set in. In Kunjiramayanam, there is a reference to Kurukkan moola[1]. The bus was going to Desom through(via) Kannadikal which is the place where Godha is set in. All these films reference the places each other. During a minnal murali scene in tea shop you can see one of the flex from Godha sitting outside the shop(seen through a window). Probably Minnal Murali sequel will happen outside Kurukkanmoola anywhere in the other parts of Basil's film universe. [1]kzbin.info/www/bejne/emetqZ-FjZKXq80

[@nadiarahman3079]

You made me fall in love with South Indian Cinema in 2021. I will be grateful to you forever for ur reviews. South Indian movies are the best, the whole sub contient can relate to your beautiful cinema. Yes, I also could not agree with you what u said about Jai Bhim. But... I wait for your reviews impatiently. Waiting for your Atrangi re review.

[@sarathb4602]

I just have to share this. My excitement was the same as the little kid when he said " Namukum vende Mama..." Yes we also need a Superhero.

[@siddhu_6074]

A true pan India Movie, I really feeling shy to be called as Tollywood audience when half baked writing movies in Telugu are being called as pan India. A perfect writing and apt actors for the characters are major points for any movie to succeed, another gem from Malayali industry.

[@NonaPrince]

Aa always BR with his great analysis!

[@harikrishna3616]

8:18 In between kala and minnal murali tovino did kaanekane and u itself reviewed in this channel.

[@DeepakKumarV]

100% agree with your comment on the amusing way the superhero and villain are just casually dressed in a mundu! :D

[@MahendraBoopathy]

The villain's story was more emotional than that of hero's.

[@Jatayyu]

Absolutely agree, I wish shibu's character was rather given a maniac touch than given a joker like touch. But there are many other good things like giving more of the time in realising the superpowers. Overall a very well made attempt. Liked it 👍

[@TTT10001]

Guru somasundaram. Never felt so close to a villain. Level 💯

[@sarath459]

Nice review could have spoken something about master vashisht and femina George as well. They played their part with finesse.

[@toputucker6759]

A person can be a criminal either by desire or pain . If a person is becoming criminal becuase of his personal desire and pleasure then he doesn't deserve any mercy. But in this movie Shibu became super villain due to pain and anger he carried. Felt really sad for his role. Of course I must say what a performance by Guru somasundaram.. Brilliant story.. As director said , without super power scene also movie has a decent storyline.

[@sainishanth3771]

Amazing movie, I wish the theme music of minnal murali was used at all important scenes during climax. It would have been mesmerising

[@anantha.s1266]

I actually expected a end-credits scene where aju varghese was the next villain to minnal murali - somehow got that vibe 😅!! Let's hope for a second part and more - - Brilliant writing

[@anandhuvarma6648]

Excellent review..... I really like the way of your narration, comparison and story telling.

[@yeses1706]

Waiting for Deep focus with Basil Joseph on Making of a small town superhero to a global audience.

[@shairalyra3871]

Minnal Murali is a really good enjoyable movie & I loved the antagonist, his character was well written & he performed so well & tovino was charming as always. I really hope there will be a sequel to Minnal Murali

[@expt22]

The movie is interesting as it contrasts the journey of two men. It is the contrasting narrative that gives a feeling that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Nice movie.

[@nishamahesh44]

Great attempt by Malayalam industry! Casting of the hero and villain was top notch🔥💯

[@nafasm]

Thanks BR, it's very nice to listen your reviews for a good film

[@angeleyes4413]

Finally some one acknowledging Tovino's character...👌

[@minato0o...678]

Give spoiler alert maan🚫🚫

[@thecomicreadern4344]

One of the Best villain in an indian movie I have seen.Fantastic movie

[@gopalrao8174]

This is actually a usual slice of the life Malayalam comedy drama film with super power as an x factor. I was absolutely blown away by what they could accomplish in such a low budget. Basil Joseph has already talked about sequels. Let's hope that turns out to be true!

[@505calivibes5]

I'm so glad you waited and took your own time to share the review of minnal murali and Scanned the whole movie thoroughly before reviewing. ❤💯

[@abeleveadam2018]

Tovino and Guru Somasundaram 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@geethashetty7690]

Enjoyed the detailed review of Minnal Murali…loved the movie ,it’s not a typical superhero storyline…hope they do make a sequel provided there is a good story to take it forward and not based on mere pressure to make sequel

[@TheKprajeeshhari]

We need a deep focus episode with Basil Joseph

[@SuperS098]

Best and sensible review I have heard. Congratulations bro

[@pratiknarayanan6586]

Whats unique about the movie is, there are three different Minnal Muralis in the film. Unlike other movies, where the story is about one underdog. The protagonist here isn't super smart and doesn't possess great wisdom. He just has a lot of strength and a big heart.

[@rambaan2615]

Awesome movie just watched was mind blowing....... the story, the characters, the picturization , story telling, how the good and bad become why they become how both the ppl who got same powers one then to evil and one of them turn to good, the circumstances....... cinematography.......... and everything has been told in a certain time frame ............. well articulated movies.......... hats off to Indian cinema.......

[@marymagdalene891]

Good movie unlike other heroine eye candy movie and love begging hero movie. Both hero and heroine having work to do in this movie which is breathingspace for audiencefrom stupid regular romantic scenes. So entertaining movie. Over all super movie. Only one thing is people should have ounce of mindset super hero also can come from south India.

[@nikhil_jose_n]

sir give us an acting masterclass episode with Guru Somasundaram sir

[@divakarankaranath7126]

Liked the movie. But slow at start but as the scenes moves it brings brings to the fore the emotions of the son for his father and to the tragic situation where a girl and daughter needs support and the heros plunge to save all arround the village. Tovino has clicked.

[@soorajs1087]

Finally the eternal wait is over. Waiting for Mulugu's comment.

[@harshadoffcl]

Tovino's last released movie was "Kaanekaane".

[@chasingdreams7181]

Damn this movie is so good and emotional scenes wow loved it to the core

[@nadiarahman3079]

I am waiting for the sequel too :)

[@rrasshii1]

Waiting for the sequel , 🙌⚡

[@kartiknaik4077]

Brilliance is in the writing itself boss.. n then the flawless direction and ofcourse the Impeccably beautiful performances by each n every artist! M sold to to this movie!!!

[@neelam0_0]

I'm not kidding I'm just starting to take the time stamps as the star rating for his reviews now. The more details he goes in the longer the video goes- basically the more he likes it loll.

[@chandinithangaswamy3822]

Expecting a conversation with Guru Somasundharam 🤩

[@saikumarkrithivasan136]

He did it in masterclass

[@hshyam5856]

This movie a FC Deepfocus. Please make it a reality BR

[@royvenjaramoodu]

great movie and graet actor,s....nice movie from malayalam

[@chithrajithb7682]

Good review... well said about charactor development about lover

[@SujeeshJoy]

You reviewed Kaane kaane sir that was what you were referring too

[@vivu619]

I liked the previous movie references and minor detailing they have done in this movie. *Spoiler* Like in the beginning it was young Shibu who was asked to babysit the young Jaison.

[@chinnuprince6304]

Which scene is that?

[@vivu619]

@@chinnuprince6304 in the opening scene where Jaison loses his dad.

[@vivu619]

@@albertnewton750 in the opening scene where Jaison loses his dad.

[@sreejithkallada]

Watch Basil's first movie "Kunjiramayanam"

[@sansub11]

Superb endearing movie!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@srikarannadarajah4414]

Fantastic movie,people always talk about drag.i don't think that's a valid point.in my opinion movies should have them to be more realistic.

[@sitachowkulkar7324]

Love the review

[@vinayakvp571]

Pls do Deep focus with Basil Joseph

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

Yeah I would love to watch that!

[@vineeshp6]

Waiting for its sequel

[@14you16]

.cgi from the chase scene was the only thing which disappointed me .other parts were good.

[@Drone_Achayan]

That scene gave me a kunfu hustle vibe

[@neo-noiranathubronthan6045]

The bus saving scene as well as the dialogue delivery in a scene when the villain smashes the hero's face against the grill rod in the climax fight sequence disappointed me too. Other things could be neglected considering the budget they worked with.

[@otherworldthoughts7514]

Hi Mr. Baradwaj Rangan 😊 i use to read your movie reviews in newspaper during my school days. i only understood 10% of it and i use to criticize you for criticizing malayalam movies of our mallu stars then. why is this man so negative? , why cant he write in simple language? so that i too can understand😁. anyway . after .. maybe a 15 years now i saw this review and am so happy that i understand your english 😁. (may be.. social Media had influenced you to make it simple so that you get vast audience). and also about Minnal Murali. i understood you 100% and i too have the same opinions. may be you must have turned a little positive 😁 or may be because our malayalam industry have grown in betterway to make better movies. so Happy 😍 -Anish podimattam

[@resh7026]

But I feel like he tries to pull down the film before compliments. That some how points his attitude towards Malayalam films. He has that heart which Is not ready to accept whole heartily that yes Malayalam films are better and good. Idont udestabd why he tells the whole story . I just paused the video the moment I got to know that he is going to start explaining the story

[@rishiponnad]

In between,godha was the second movie of the director,not first After "kala" tovino had releases."Kaane Kaane" was one

[@rahulp6773]

I guess he said second movie of basil with tovino, the combo

[@arathyvr792]

He said godha was basil's 1st movie with tovino

[@106ranjithkumar4]

Guru somasundaram🏆🗡️

[@kaira6531]

The biggest flaw of filmcompanion reviews are revealing stories not completely but lost the fresh watch experience So i almost watch review of filmcompanion after watching the movie🚶‍♀️

[@sriharshith8587]

the scores really went well with the movie

[@MahendraBoopathy]

Baddy! I need to know where you buy your T Shirts man? They are simple and cool

[@stormy__387]

Cant totaly agree.... All characters..especialy brother in law and biji are well placed and executed.... Couldnt ask for more.. Brilliance... Fantacy....fun... Emotions... Best entertainer

[@raj4all2007]

That's right. Biji is a gold digger. Do not need much build up there to understand it.

[@kaleel89]

You missed to mention that last Bruce lee kick ?

[@udraj914]

every review I watched missed that, much like nobody knew about it in the movie

[@chasingdreams7181]

That was badass kick 👌

[@ArvindKumar-hb5iu]

Shibu deserved his vengeance - like the BRIDE.

[@sitachowkulkar7324]

Love the review of this film.

[@sudarshaniscool]

I feel sad for the villain 😭

[@roobasuvedhakkarthick6944]

tovino acted in kaanekaane after kala

[@Rantism.]

Video duration = BR Rating for the film on 10

[@craigslist1323]

This movie is how mugamudi should have been. This movie should have multiple parts

[@premajanmambully3489]

Villain is the real hero👍

[@see2saw]

No the martial arts girl is the real hero..

[@steeverodz8967]

പരിഷ്ക്കാരി ജെയ്സൺ 😎 | Minnal⚡ Murali | Tovino Status🔥🔥 kzbin.infoHOTJXyScSRM?feature=share

[@TLIT-vi7ui]

Superb Review❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@secondopinion89]

Nice thoughts! I've uploaded my review of the movie on my channel. I expected much more than I got. But I'd be happy if they make a sequel.

[@harshadoffcl]

Tovinothomas 😍⚡️