Jana Gana Mana

Watched JGM on Netflix in orig. Malayalam w/Eng. Subs. Several audio portions are in multiple languages like Tamil / English / Kannada.

10 Stars for the important, disturbing mainstream current issues that are "loudly" propounded by Prithviraj as Adv. Aravind in the courtroom scenes ... with the 7-8 star rider that the courtroom scenes are far removed from actual courtroom reality! This is not important if you watch the film as fiction as indeed the Disclaimer proclaims. Nowadays one is used to expecting heavy doses of realism in Malayalam films so in that sense the courtroom scenes are a deviation.

JGM is a crime thriller that starts with a murder of a lady professor. The narration has multiple layers veering towards the convoluted and nothing is prima facie what it appears to be.

I was a tad confused with so many languages in the orig. Audio. In my understanding the film is set in Bangalore where Tamil and Malayalam are also commonly spoken.

As its a thriller, it would not be right in this review to spoil the suspense for other viewers. Suffice it to say that the film is very watchable and rivetting especially once the courtroom dramatics begin.

Powerful script make movies powerful , this one is finest example in that list.

Sharpest dialogues , remarkable direction and collective performances , each and every actors and actress show their worth Vincy Aloshious , shari , mamtamohandas and many new comers all did a fantastic job ,excellent direction by Dijo Jose Antony

Suraj Venjaramoodu is brilliant ,outstanding performance and Prithviraj Sukumaran is awesome , tremendous performance !

Technical side is top notch ,back ground score is effective and songs are good !

Editing is outstanding !

And many may say first half is slow and compare to second and all ,i would say , see the whole picture and review as whole movie , for me first half of this one is the base or root of what comes later !

Over all JanaGanaMana is emotional ,social- political and Dialogue driven thought provoking movie to enjoy it in theater !

And super excited for the 2'nd part !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And my rating is 9.4 i will watch it again.

The characters in this film are solid, each and everyone nailed it to the core. The first half starts a bit confusing but later it catches up the pace once Suraj appears on the screen, to an extent he stole the show with a decent interval bang. The second half of the film is terrific, Prithviraj was just tremendous. The last 45 minutes of the movie are an absolute treat with lots of enormous twists and turns. More than all that this film discusses the current political situation in India and most events that take place in this movie is based on true incidents. A film that I personally believe that should be watched at least once.

A must watch suspenseful movie,especially prithivis court room part. You will find many things similar around you that is happened in the present and past.

JanaGanaMana ~ Dijo & Sharis created a good theme which is enacted well by Prithiviraj . His Powerhouse perfomance is the backbone of the film. Suraj & Mamtha supported well with their roles. BGM by JakesBejoy is apt for a commercial thriller. Awaiting for the sequel

Good 1st half with a relevant theme. Solid Interval block!, Looking forward for a great 2nd Half 😃🔥 Jakes Bejoy, Take a bow 🙏Too much Dramatic portion! Last 30 min falls flat!

JanaGanaMana marks another fantastic achievement in the filmography of Prithviraj and Suraj. Many clap-worthy moments, unpredictable plot twists, piercing questions about the raging issues in the country raised, and the promise of an exciting sequel.

Gives the feel of scattered first half but the wait is worth...Prithvi enters at the crucial juncture. Suraj's character!!

An astutely crafted gripping political-crime thriller drama 3.5/5.