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Varshangalkku Shesham

11 April 2024MalayalamorigTamil2h 45m

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Critical reception for Varshangalkku Shesham is mixed, with reviewers acknowledging the film's earnest tribute to cinema and friendship but divided on its execution.

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Set in the 1970s and '80s, a man of many talents and an aspiring filmmaker come together in their shared ambition of making it big in the magical world of cinema. As they struggle with a burning desire to prove themselves, can their friendship survive the test of time?

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Varshangalkku Shesham is mixed, with reviewers acknowledging the film's earnest tribute to cinema and friendship but divided on its execution. Pranav Mohanlal's eccentric performance and Amrit Ramnath's music drew selective praise, while Nivin Pauly's extended cameo was singled out as a standout by at least one critic. Common criticisms include an uneven script, a slow first half, underdeveloped lead characters, and humor that largely fails to land beyond industry in-jokes. Several reviewers also noted a lack of chemistry between the two leads and questioned whether the film breaks any new ground for director Vineeth Sreenivasan.

3 rated reviews · 2 positive · 1 negative

Praised: Pranav Mohanlal's eccentric performanceCriticised: Weak chemistry between leads

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Critic Reviews (6)

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Anna Mathews· Times Of India
6.0
As a film with a strong focus on music, composer Amrit Ramnath has done a solid job. Apart from these bits, a lot of the other humour doesn't really land. Vineeth's script, where the two friends blow hot and blow cold doesn't flow smoothly. And while audiences loved the jokes referencing Sreenivasan or the industry, the rest of the humour doesn't really land.
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Divya Nair· Rediff
6.0
Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories. While Venu and Murali are clearly not your affable Vijayan and Dasan, the film's second half picks up pace with ample laughs, though the first half suffers from a slow burn and the lead actors fail to flesh out their characters adequately.
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Anandu Suresh· Indian Express
4.0
The major disappointment in Vineeth Sreenivasan's Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal-starrer lies in the fact that, despite the ensemble cast, it's only Nivin Pauly, in an extended cameo, who delivers a standout performance. The film takes a downturn once Pranav Mohanlal enters the scene, and the attempt to force the two actors on each other backfires instantaneously as they lack chemistry, at least on screen.
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Cris· The News Minute
Not rated
Varshangalkku Shesham is a tribute to cinema and friendship, with Pranav Mohanlal delivering an eccentric and memorable performance that anchors the film's exploration of passion, ambition, and the bonds between friends.
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Latha Srinivasan· Hindustan Times
Not rated
Vineeth Sreenivasan's tale of friendship is earnest but melodramatic. The film captures how the film industry is not easy for outsiders and every Friday is a test of your talent.
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S.R. Praveen· The Hindu
Not rated
Vineeth Sreenivasan, from the wealth of his experience, appears to be acutely aware of the barbs that would be coming his way after a film's release. In Varshangalkku Shesham, his sixth directorial, he launches a preemptive strike at such barbs by indulging in some uncharacteristic self-mockery. But then, let that not fuel expectations of Vineeth charting a fresh path.
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Release Date
11 April 2024
Runtime
2h 45m
Languages
Malayalamorig, Tamil

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