2024 Love, Drama 1hr 15mins

Critics Review

3.00

An Interesting Technology Based Thriller

There are minor flaws that don�t really impact the output result. The hacking portions are the highlight, presented well in an enjoyable manner with a fitting final act. Neat direction, solid music and the smartly written moments work in the film�s favour.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.00

A simplistic hack at coming-of-age, breaking stereotypes

I Am Kathalan is a well-paced film that engages without pushing too many boundaries, remaining accessible and relatable as a cautionary tale. The film is undeniably a welcome addition to the cybercrime genre in Malayalam cinema, especially for its clever jabs at stereotypes, despite missing out on the knockout punch that might have made it unforgettable.(more)

Source: Vivek, The New Indian Express

2.75

Naslen Gafoor's love story featuring techno crime is just timepass

The film aptly begins with a card that reads �On the Internet, nobody knows you�re a dog� which was a cartoon by Peter Stein published in the 1993 issue of The New Yorker magazine. This is not the first time that Girish AD and Naslen have worked together (Super Sharanya and Premalu) but it�s not the best of their collaborations either. Overall, this love story featuring techno crime is just timepass.(more)

Source: Latha Srinivasan, Hindustan Times

2.50

This Naslen, Girish AD film should have hit the screens before Premalu

Naslen, however, delivers an impressive and commanding performance as Vishnu, capturing his character�s layers with great precision. What makes his portrayal even more impressive is knowing that his journey to Premalu had been one of continuous refinement, reflecting his growth as an actor. Had I Am Kathalan been released soon after completion and marked his debut as a lead, it could have boosted further Naslen�s profile as a young actor capable of handling deeper roles, beyond characters that are essentially quirky, unemployed youths. Though Vishnu bears some resemblance to Sachin from Premalu, the range of emotions he navigates here is much broader and Naslen does a commendable job of bringing them to life.(more)