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I, Nobody

9 July 2026Malayalam2h 49m
CrimeDramaThriller
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 11 scored reviews · 4 not rated

Prithviraj shines, but a faltering second half deflates this thriller's early promise.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: strong central performances and technical craft
  • Criticised: weak, overstretched second half

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What 15 critics are saying

Critical reception for 'I, Nobody' is mixed-to-lukewarm, with most reviewers acknowledging a gripping premise and a strong first half before the film loses its footing. The central performances — particularly Prithviraj Sukumaran's — and the technical craft are frequently cited as highlights. However, an overwhelming majority of critics identify the second half and final act as significant weaknesses, citing an overstretched runtime, a muddled narrative, a contrived redemption arc, and heavy-handed messaging that undercuts the promise of the setup. A handful of reviewers found enough in the film's engaging storytelling and stylish filmmaking to recommend it as a theatrical experience, but consensus holds that it falls short of the potential its premise offers.

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Critic reviews (15)

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  1. Mathrubhumi

    Film review

    'I, Nobody' is a technically brilliant crime thriller anchored by Prithviraj Sukumaran, blending suspense, drama and action with stylish filmmaking.

  2. Filmfare

    Film review

    The film is far more compelling when it asks questions than when it starts answering them. As the screenplay begins connecting every thread, some of the ambiguity that made the opening hour so engrossing starts disappearing. I, Nobody doesn't completely fulfil the promise of its intriguing setup, but it remains an engaging thriller built on a strong central performance, and a confident hold over its central mystery.

  4. PinkVilla

    Film review

    I, Nobody is far from a perfect film, particularly because of its uneven second half and underwhelming conclusion. Even so, its engaging storytelling, strong performances, and entertaining action make it a worthwhile theatrical watch.

  6. India Today

    Film review

    I, Nobody could easily have been 30 minutes shorter. It overstays its welcome, and that keeps it from the greatness it clearly has the ambition for. The promise of a heist thriller with a fresh screenplay treatment is real – the stumble in the last act is what stops it from getting there.

  7. Indian Express

    Film review

    Nissam Basheer's bank heist thriller reunites Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu after years, but a bloated runtime, a sagging middle act and a mystery that does not justify its length restrict it.

  8. New Indian Express

    Film review

    Prithviraj Sukumaran is anything but a ‘nobody’ in i, Nobody, which has an exciting premise and first half, but loses its plot once it aims for a larger social commentary

  9. Rediff

    Film review

    A terrific first half makes I, Nobody look like a great thriller, until an increasingly muddled second half loses the plot. Despite its technical finesse, I, Nobody loses momentum in an overstuffed second half that struggles to match the promise of its brilliant opening.

  10. NowRunning

    Film review

    i, Nobody is a technically accomplished heist thriller that promises much with its gripping opening and compelling central performances, but its overstretched narrative and inconsistent execution prevent it from delivering the satisfying payoff its intriguing premise deserves.

  11. Gulte

    Film review

    His screenplay and Nissam Basheer's direction failed to utilise the potential of the storyline and ended up coming up with a lengthy run-of-the-mill & unexciting heist drama. There's nothing intelligent that we find in the screenplay of the film, and what we see is a protagonist who involves himself in never-ending action sequences one after the other.

  13. OnManorama

    Film review

    Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy's 'I, Nobody' sets out to be an extraordinary tale, falls short. Nissam Basheer's 'I, Nobody' offers a grounded family drama with strong performances, but ultimately falters in its payoff and resolution.

  14. The Hindu

    Film review

    Things are quite taut till the halfway point, with the movie taking us to all the unimaginable directions that Rajeevan's mind can travel to. However, the film becomes quite a different, messed up beast post-interval, and in its final act, I, Nobody fumbles a bit with a contrived redemption arc and closing scenes that leave one wondering what the film really wanted to convey.

  15. The News Minute

    Film review

    I, Nobody is an engrossing thriller that loses itself in political theatre, ultimately undermining its promising premise with heavy-handed messaging.

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