⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Verdict: Heavy but brilliant. Not for light viewing. 4. Romancham (2023) Genre: Horror Comedy Director: Jithu Madhavan
Genre: Survival Thriller / Disaster Director: Chidambaram malayalam films names
A tense, real-life inspired survival drama that became a massive box office hit. The film follows a group of friends from Manjummel who get trapped in the infamous Guna Caves (Devil's Kitchen) in Kodaikanal. What works brilliantly is the second-half tension — the rescue operation is shot with genuine dread and technical precision. The use of nostalgic Tamil songs as emotional anchors is masterful. However, the first half is slow with excessive character introductions. Still, Manjummel Boys proves that Malayalam cinema can make a simple rescue mission into an edge-of-the-seat spectacle. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Verdict: Heavy but brilliant