Eko

“A truly outstanding triumph of mystery storytelling.”

“While Eko is a slow-burning mystery thriller that takes its time to shape up and may not appeal to every kind of audience, it offers an intriguing, introspective experience, prompting viewers to question what the truth truly is. Even so, the film is brilliant in its intent and concept, making it a must-watch, perhaps even better than Kishkindha Kaandam.”

“Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods. The screenplay of Eko is so caught up in the machinations of its own world building that important character dynamics and filler scenes are lost. Yet it is a more ambitious film-making that prioritises twists as its major mode of storytelling.”

“Great cinema has a way of undoing our expectations of it. At its most potent, Malayalam cinema can feel pungent, thick with characters, who are full of life.”

“Beautiful like a classic short story, a Malayalam film of international standard. The biggest plus point of the film is its screenplay. The writing bearing Bahul Ramesh's signature, in a way that doesn't feel tedious anywhere, keeps the audience gripped.”

“Great visuals, sound, and editing make it a must-see. The cast's acting is the film's backbone. Director Dinjith Ayyathan's gamble paid off; Eko won't disappoint fans.”

“A major reason the film works is its setting. Bahul Ramesh's cinematography practically pulls you into the hills. The frames feel cold, damp, and alive.”

“With Eko, Dinjith Ayyathan and Bahul Ramesh craft a solid mystery thriller, in which the animals have almost as much role to play as the humans. Eko's beating heart is the shapeshifter of a screenplay, in which the cards are revealed one by one at what appears to be cleverly timed intervals.”