Malaikkottai Vaaliban is an epic action drama film in Malayalam cinema featuring Mohanlal in the lead role. One of the biggest Mollywood films of the year, it was touted to be a ‘Pan-Indian’ venture with a simulataneous release across all the major languages.
The film carried good buzz since Mohanlal’s last theatrical outing, Neru (2023), was a massive commercial success at the box office. Releasing on Republic Day weekend, the film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics who praised the performances of the cast while criticising other aspects. Shockingly, it underperformed at the ticket window with a wordwide gross of just INR 30 crores.
Owing to the film’s result, the makers went for an early digital premiere on Hotstar; along with the original version, it is also available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. It must be seen if the reactions from the OTT audience will be any different from those on the big screen. 2
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