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Vandanam (1989) - Our Buddy Cop Classic

Say the word Bangalore and the first thing that comes to my mind is the film 'Vandanam'. Vandanam is a movie that's pretty close to my heart. More of a comfort movie, if you will.  Inspired from the 1987 flick Stakeout , Priyadarshan has that knack to craft movie remakes that Malayalis can relate to, and end up embracing, as one of their own. Early 20's me got attracted to everything Vandanam had to offer - the allure of a new Southern City, iconic comedy scenes that still makes me chuckle to this day, great soundtrack and a nice storyline that kept me hooked. As mentioned earlier in my Black blog entry , words wont be enough to express my admiration for the movie. However, I will try. The portrayal of storytelling is so simple and comedy is so effective, that small nuanced gestures or looks are enough to bring a smile, with the thought that something pretty baffling is around the corner. A typical Priyadarshan film with all factors.

Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004) - A പ്രകൃതി inspired entertainer attempt gone wrong

What are the ingredients you look forward to, while picking a movie? Mass hero with a cool name ✅ check  Nature inspired movie ✅ check  Love Track ✅ check These ingredients came together to cook up an unwelcome flop for Mohanlal during the winter of 2004. The tale, which centers around an area in Trivandrum that would rather boast about its lush, beautiful scenery than discuss the dumpster fire of a film named after it . Welcome to the much-explored tale and lore of the caricature land called Vamanapuram and Vamanapuram Bus Route Director Writer Release Date Genre Sonu Sisupal Sudheesh-John 23 January 2004 🎭 Comedy , Drama Random Musings Kalachakram (2002) - Sonu Sisupal's Debut Film The blog piece wouldn't be complete, without typing out a couple of lines about Sonu Sisu

Black (2004) - Raw, Gritty and Stylish

                                                                       "Black: The man from Darkness" Neo-noir films have that magical allure to excite people and to compel them to explore the greyer areas of the drama called life. For people that enjoy and have a sense of morbid curiosity about what happens in the darker avenues of life, this genre is a definite route to escapism. Black is one such attempt from the famed Ranjith-Mammooty combination and I respect the superstar for choosing such a dark and complex subject and playing the role to perfection. Churned from actor Lal's own Lal Release, Karikamuri Shanmughan or Kumari is an iconic character in Mammootty's long alley of iconic career characters and holds an undoubted sense of swag to this day.   Credits - Black (Simply South) Director Writer Release Date Genre Ranjith Ranjith

Spirit (2012) - A reflection into an elitist's life

 "A Ranjith Cinema" Spirit is not just another film from Mohanlal; it’s an introspective journey into the struggles of a man battling his own inner demons while critiquing the alcohol culture that plagues society. With Ranjith’s direction blending sharp wit and social commentary, "Spirit" delivers a compelling narrative that makes you question, laugh, and reflect. Is this just another attempt at social reform, or does it dig deeper into human complexities? A take on why Spirit remains a conversation starter even today. Director Writer Release Date Genre Ranjith Ranjith 14 June 2012 🎭 Satirical 🖤 Black Comedy Random Musings Ranjith's Cinema and me, we have a particular love story. Screenplay writers have that magic in them to craft stories that