Kamal Ghorui
‘Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam’ – the much-awaited sequel starring Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu, hit theatres on April 10. The comedy film arrives at a time when ‘Vaazha 2’ is dominating screens, but early Twitter reactions suggest it is winning over audiences with its dark comedy.Many viewers are calling it one of the best Malayalam dark comedies in recent years, though a few have pointed out areas where it falls short of the first part.
Strong positive reactions for Suraj Venjaramoodu’s film
Netizens have largely showered praise on ‘Mohiniyattam’. One Twitter review reads, “Last 10 years il Dark Comedy Genre il vanna Malayalathilr best movie 0 Lag moments, 0 unwanted scenes/characters Starting to Ending,Complete Laugh Riot 4.5/5.”Another user wrote, “#Mohiniyattam aka #Bharathanatyam2 – Simply Superb One Till Now The Best Malayalam Film I Watched in This Year & The Films That Happen Once in a While. Like the first part I enjoyed every Single Moment Without Taking eyes from the screen. NO MORE WORD’S, EXCELLENT 4.5/5.”
Praise for dark humour in ‘Mohiniyattam’
Several fans highlighted the film’s sharp dark comedy. One tweet said, “One of the best dark humor films ever made in Malayalam..! Among the films released in the last 10 years, this stands out as the best in the dark comedy genre in Malayalam. Complete laugh riot! 101% worth it. Must-watch in theatres.don’t miss. Another banger! #Mohiniyattam.”Many are recommending it as a must-watch theatrical experience for family audiences.
Some mixed feedback
Not all reactions have been glowing. One viewer noted, “Watched #Mohiniyattam Unlike the 1st part, it offers less humor & spontaneity. Genre shift & idea interesting, but lacks impact. Decent performances. Old school making. Technically bad, esp Visuals. Mediocre script. Most of the comedies didn’t landed well & forced. Lengthy. 1.5/5.”‘Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam’ follows Sasidharan Nair as his family travels to Sreekandapuram to settle matters related to his late father’s second family. This leads to unexpected chaos.Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu lead the cast, with Jagadish, Baby Jean, and Vinay Forrt playing pivotal roles.
