Oct. 28, 2022|India|137 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Drama;Horror;Mystery;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: Kumari is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film written and directed by Nirmal Sahadev. The movie stars Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead role, with Shine Tom Chacko and Surabhi Lakshmi in supporting roles. Produced by Giju John, Nirmal Sahadev, Sreejith Sarang, and Jakes Bejoy under the banner The Fresh Lime Sodas, the film features cinematography by Abraham Joseph and music composed by Jakes Bejoy. Aishwarya Lekshmi, Priyanka Joseph, and Mridhula Pinapala co-produced the project.
The story of Kumari is deeply rooted in folklore, blending elements of gothic horror and fantasy. Critics have praised the film for its visual texture and ominous atmosphere. Cinema Express described it as a well-balanced film with a compelling narrative influenced by folklore. The New Indian Express highlighted its visually rich and foreboding style. However, some reviews noted the script as a weak point, with The Hindu suggesting that while director Nirmal Sahadev showed improvement, the shallow script held the film back. OnManorama commented that the plot felt predictable, lacking moments of genuine thrill and fear.
Kumari received a rating of 6.7/10 from mvexpress, which called it one of the best fantasy thrillers in Malayalam cinema for the year. Renowned critic George Abraham Theckel awarded it 7.3/10, naming it one of 2022’s top thrillers. For those who missed Mohanlal’s “Monster” in theaters, Kumari offers a similar cinematic experience. The film is a must-watch for fans of mythology and fantasy genres.
Cast director: Nirmal Sahadev
Cast actor: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shine Tom Chacko, Swasika, Surabhi Lakshmi, Rahul Madhav, Tanvi Ram, George, Shivajith Padmanabhan, Giju John, Shruthy Menon
Original name: കുമാരി