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Maheshinte Prathikaaram

  • 2016
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
12K
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Fahadh Faasil in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)
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MalayalamComedyDramaRomance

Mahesh, a studio photographer and studio owner gets into a fight and loses. He ends up taking revenge which leads to certain realizations in his life.Mahesh, a studio photographer and studio owner gets into a fight and loses. He ends up taking revenge which leads to certain realizations in his life.Mahesh, a studio photographer and studio owner gets into a fight and loses. He ends up taking revenge which leads to certain realizations in his life.

  • Director
    • Dileesh Pothan
  • Writer
    • Syam Pushkaran
  • Stars
    • Fahadh Faasil
    • Aparna Balamurali
    • Soubin Shahir
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dileesh Pothan
    • Writer
      • Syam Pushkaran
    • Stars
      • Fahadh Faasil
      • Aparna Balamurali
      • Soubin Shahir
    • 36User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Fahadh Faasil
    Fahadh Faasil
    • Mahesh
    Aparna Balamurali
    Aparna Balamurali
    • Jimsy
    Soubin Shahir
    Soubin Shahir
    • Crispin
    Alencier Ley Lopez
    Alencier Ley Lopez
    • Artist Baby
    Anusree
    Anusree
    • Soumya
    Antony Kochi
    Antony Kochi
    • Vincent Bhavana
    Dileesh Pothan
    Dileesh Pothan
    • Eldho
    Achuthanandan
    Achuthanandan
    • Thahir
    Leena Antony
    • Jimsy's mother
    Rahul CB
    • Jaleel
    Jaffer Idukki
    Jaffer Idukki
    • Kunjumon
    Jayashankar
    Jayashankar
    • Baby's Bro-in-law
    Lijo Mol Jose
    Lijo Mol Jose
    • Soniya
    Vijilesh Karayad
    Vijilesh Karayad
    • Martial Arts Guy
    • (as Vijilesh)
    Rajesh Madhavan
    Rajesh Madhavan
    • Cycle Boy
    S.K. Mini
      Manju Pathrose
      Manju Pathrose
      • Baby's Sister
      • (as Manju Sunichen)
      Harish Pengan
      Harish Pengan
      • Tomy
      • Director
        • Dileesh Pothan
      • Writer
        • Syam Pushkaran
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews36

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      10raihanakp

      No words..

      Fahadh lived as the character 🔥🔥. Aparna alsoo....
      10tonysabu33

      "Super-Natural"

      It is a 'Super' film with the amazing acting from Fahad Fasil, Aparna, Soubhin, Alancier, Jaffer Idukki and Antony Kochi.

      It is also a 'Natural' film with the amazing nature of 'Idukki'.

      *After watching this film, I decided to go to meet my relatives in Idukki when I get to Kerala. Especially, the slang and language in Idukki is beautifully used in this film.

      And the song 'Idukki' with lines, Ividuthe Kaattanu kaattu.... is very nostalgic. No words to express my feelings about this film. I'll surely suggest this film to anyone who love Malayalam Cinema.

      Simply, "Beautiful".
      10MandalBros-5

      A ROLLER COASTER RIDE.

      Maheshinte Prathikaaram is the film I didn't want to be finished. I literally clapped after finishing the movie. This is all because of the brilliance of the writer Syam Pushkaran & Director Dileesh Pothan. Syam Pushkaran is also The Writer of Kumbalangi Nights - the film that made me a fan of Malayalam Cinema.

      The film can't be put in one genre. It is funny, romantic & also thrilling. The film won Best Screenplay & Best Film in Malayalam in 64th National Film Award. A Beautiful Movie Experience.

      You Can watch The Film on ManoramaMAX.

      ©MandalBros.
      vaisaghdilip

      Beauty of Idukki Captured Beautifully

      The beauty of Idukki captured so wonderfully through the story of Mahesh. Realistic movies became a trend in Mollywood after this movies even though lots of realistic movies were released before. Detailing given to each scene is only needed to understand the range of Dileesh Pothan.
      9akhil027

      Watch it with zero expectations.

      From 2014's end to 2016's beginning can be considered as a dark period for Fahad Fassil. Money Ratnam, Mariyam Mukku, Haram, Ayal Njanalla, Monsoon Mangoes were back to back flops. So when my friend invited me to this movie, I didn't really wanted to go. But I went anyway. And I stood up and clapped as the credits rolled. It was the first day. The theater was half empty. Maheshinte Prathikaram ended up being one of the greatest hits ever in Malayalam Cinema.

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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Jimsy appears in the film in various scenes even before she's introduced briefly as a main character.
      • Goofs
        The lip sync of the girl standing at the bottom right in the group song rehearsal sequence, went wrong. Actually she's not singing but uttering something.
      • Quotes

        Crispin: Dingolfy, huh? I didn't know that Artist Baby was so cheap.

        Crispin: Did you asked Soniya about this? Please don't. She'll spit on your face.

        Crispin: I know, I'm not perfect. But Soniya, she's a gem. I quit.

        Crispin: It's true that when we have to know great people closely, the idols in our mind about them will collapse.

        Artist Baby: Please don't make me cry you son of a...

      • Connections
        Referenced in Lakshyam (2017)
      • Soundtracks
        Idukki Midukki
        Written by Rafeeq Ahammed

        Produced by Bijibal

        Performed by Bijibal

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      Details

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      • Release date
        • February 5, 2016 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Official site
        • Official Facebook
      • Language
        • Malayalam
      • Also known as
        • マヘーシュの復讐
      • Filming locations
        • Idukki, Kerala, India(Prakash City, Idukki, Kerala, India)
      • Production company
        • OPM Dream Mill Cinemas
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      • Gross worldwide
        • $22,361
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      • Runtime
        • 2h(120 min)
      • Color
        • Color

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