Critics Review
3.50
Fahadh Faasil shines in compelling re-birth story of a grown-man
Some filmmakers don�t have to track trends to understand the pulse of the audience. They simply go about telling stories that capture the essence of the human condition. And that sort of storytelling would never run out of fashion. It will always remain current and appealing.(more)
Source: Manoj Kumar, Indian Express
3.50
A gripping survival drama
The movie�s second half talks about the landslide that happened a year back at Rajamala near Wayanad. Watching the scenes gives you shock waves, of how difficult and how traumatic it might have been for those who went through the pain. Post-interval the movie is like seeing death face to face; it ge...(more)
Source: TOI, Times Of India
3.00
A well-made survival thriller with a commanding performance by Fahadh.
A survival thriller could go horribly wrong if not done right. But Sajimon holds your attention for most parts despite the occasional blips. Sajimon also succeeds in delivering a near perfect theatrical experience.(more)
Source: Behinwoods, Behindwoods.com
4.00
Fahadh Faasil speaks with his eyes and silences. And we listen
Malayankunju is technically sound. Apart from crediting Mahesh Narayanan for the writing, he should also be applauded for his cinematography (his debut). Malayankunju is a seriously well-shot film. The lighting or the lack of it works in building the suspense factor. AR Rahman�s music is perfect for...(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.50
Another feather in Fahadh's cap
Unlike most survival films, nature is not the antagonist in this film. Nor is the natural calamity staged like nature�s retribution. The landslide is just an inevitable and devastating event that unwittingly helps a man rediscover the human in him.(more)
Source: Jayadeep Jayesh, Deccan Herald
3.00
FAHADH FAASIL ACES ANOTHER ROLE IN SAJIMON PRABHAKAR'S 'MALAYANKUNJU', WHICH TRANSFORMS A SURVIVAL DRAMA INTO AN INTENSE TALE OF REDEMPTION
The promos may have suggested a survival drama, but this is really a drama about what it takes to survive the life we're given.(more)
Source: Baradwaj Rangan , galatta.com