Fahadh Faasil's 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram': Audience review

Fahadh Faasil is back, and this time with a revenge. The much-awaited Dileesh Pothen directorial debut Maheshinte Prathikaaram with Fahadh Faasil and Anusree in the lead has hit the screens on Friday.

The trailer and songs have already created quite a buzz, and so expectations are high. Maheshinte Prtahikaram is produced by Aashiq Abu under the banner of OPM Dream Mill Cinemas and scripted by Shyam Pushkaran.

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As you eagerly wait for the feedbacks, here's a timeline from theatre:

The movie seems to have drawn good attention, however, the first show is not witnessing any frenzy. No elbowing in the theatres so far.

The two and a half hour movie starts with a tribute to Kalpana who left us in the recent past.

The team also paid tribute to late director-cinematographer A. Vincent.

The film has 20 new faces eagerly waiting to make their mark in the Malayalam film industry.

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Facebookers were heard lamenting about the fact that the film hasn't been released in Kunnamkulam-Guruvayoor area.

The movie opens with the ravishing song 'Idukki' soaking up the beauty of the the district on celluloid.

Break time report

The film keeps it heart-warmingly natural with a rural backdrop.

The film has worked a lot of elements to its favour—there's love, anger, revenge and most of all good humour.

The crowd is giving a happy thumbs up during break time, and it seems like the debut venture of Dileesh Pothan has captured the audience's imagination.

Going forward

Apparently hot news is that there's a surprise element when it comes to who the female lead is, or rather who Fahadh's heartthrob is, in the movie. It gets more exciting!

Show over

The movie has carried forth the rural element throughout, and makes for an enjoyable run with the cast pulling off some credit-worthy performances.

Verdict: We like it! Maheshinte Prathikaaram keeps it simple, blending many different emotions to make for a great watch. We hope you like the movie too. Book those tickets, already!

Meanwhile, audience have applauded 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' for and it's simplicity. Check out for a few early reactions: