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Thoughts on Sthithi (2003): A jot down

Source : TheMovieDB 'Oru Chembaneer' has been a part of my playlist since last year and since Unni Menon acted in this film, I finally decided to give it a watch, a week ago. The film wasn't engaging enough, but the frames are cosy looking for a no-brainer watch. The frames are therapeutic to put your mind at ease, and travel back in time. It's fascinating to see how Kerala's economy has grown from 2003. Chena priced at Rs 7/- and renting a pucca house in the heart of the city for Rs 2000/-? Still from a scooter ride on Trivandrum's Streets in 2003 Source : Oru Chembaneer (Evergreen Film Songs) Interesting middle-class family dynamics. The director has displayed that beautifully as the family grapples with day to day expenses. Politics has been blended in well, with another side of a government job explored - pay cuts for the state's financial crisis, which is relevant even today. The abrupt ending of the movie didn't sit well with me. I was curious as t...

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 Sis...