A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam

Director Jithin Laal, who has for years shadowed multiple directors, makes a remarkable debut with his feature film. His adept handling of a complex storyline and star-studded cast highlights his talent and marks a promising entry into solo direction. Other than Tovino's portrayal of Maniyan, which in itself is enough reason to go watch the film, A.R.M also provides stunning parallels between the past and the present.

This Tovino Thomas film is an amazing theatrical experience.

Tovino and Jithin Laal sparkle in a fascinating fantasy adventure

Actor Tovino Thomas has regained exactly what he lost with the direct-to-OTT release of Minnal Murali — a movie that brings him ample cheers, whistles and confetti filling the theatres during his on-screen appearances.

Ajayante Randam Moshanam is a visual spectacle, through and through. Amidst this, the Tovino vehicle - where he plays the central character in different eras - keeps audiences engaged with myth, fantasy, nostalgia and, not to miss, caste politics. At some points in the latter bits of the second half, it feels like the script could have been tightened and the film would have benefited enormously from that.

The film features an interesting plot that addresses caste discrimination but lacks high moments.