Critics Review

3.20

Good movie

Ananthabhadram is a fantasy folklore and perfect for a night out at movies.(more)

Source: moviebuzz, Sify.com

3.25

Black and beautiful

The film's success lies in the fact that the director is able to maintain the black (almost morbid) feel all through. Manoj's acting rises a notch or two and brings alive chillingly the evil force of a maniacal magician (of sorts).The film certainly belongs to the high-brow genre. (more)

Source: Editorial board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.75

Fairy tale style

Anandabhadram, starts and ends in fairy tale style. The protagonist, played by Prithviraj comes to Sivapuram to do the last rites over the ashes of his deceased mothers, only to find that it will not be a smooth affair due to deep-rooted local superstitions associated with a black magician named Digambharan, played by Manoj K Jayan. How he goes ahead and what difficulties and dangers he encounters while trying to fulfill his mother's last wish, make up the whole story.(more)

Source: Editorial board, cinefundas.com