The film makers are trying to convey that, this slow paced crime thriller is like a Jigsaw Puzzle. For the same reason, all the pieces were scattered infront of the audience. A usual person can easily guess what's coming, except for the grand twist at the end. As in recent Malayalam movies, there are a ton of hints given throughout the movie to misguide the viewers, as it is a cliche these days, sometimes can irritate the audience. If you love a slow paced crime thriller, this is your cup of tea.
56 Reviews
Won at the last lap
cool_andhot21 May 2022
It was a decent paced suspense thriller. There are some lags in between but you won't get bored and will be guessing throughout the killer. The twist is something really unexpected though there were clues.
A better marketing could have made this movie a hit.
A better marketing could have made this movie a hit.
Flawed like title
chlorophyllus25 March 2022
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Any other masala movies I dont care but Expect thriller or investigation movies to be water tight.
I really don't like Anoop Menon as actor mostly because he tries to present himself with his bhuddhi jeevisque look and dialogue. After some movies it become a cliche for me. I thought initially that director didnt allow him do it here and still there are some glimpses in this movie as well and the unwarranted dialogue from him relating the title(which again a flawed theory) prooved me wrong again.
While coming to the story it didn't work for me.
When they mourn for their daughter I know they are going to link to major plot. Only question left for me was what exactly happened to their daughter.
DNA profiling can be done using bones, teeth to identify deceased. Even in some extreme fire teeth and bones remains for genetic fingerprinting.
Forensic Facial Reconstruction can be done with Skull
It is not any extreme fire and to convince us We are not shown or told the method how exactly the body was charred like that.
Killer is roaming in Contessa car, he is everywhere nothing from police to identify the car that too in the kalamaserry area there is not a Single CCTV footage, the car looks very odd. Public will easily notices it
So many fillers in the first half to stretch the movie. Insufficient content to stretch 2 hours 13 mins.
There is sincereity from Director. But however Director thought that anyway we are surprising audience with the twist in the climax what more is needed and that worked to(not for me). It became a sleeper hit.
I really don't like Anoop Menon as actor mostly because he tries to present himself with his bhuddhi jeevisque look and dialogue. After some movies it become a cliche for me. I thought initially that director didnt allow him do it here and still there are some glimpses in this movie as well and the unwarranted dialogue from him relating the title(which again a flawed theory) prooved me wrong again.
While coming to the story it didn't work for me.
When they mourn for their daughter I know they are going to link to major plot. Only question left for me was what exactly happened to their daughter.
DNA profiling can be done using bones, teeth to identify deceased. Even in some extreme fire teeth and bones remains for genetic fingerprinting.
Forensic Facial Reconstruction can be done with Skull
It is not any extreme fire and to convince us We are not shown or told the method how exactly the body was charred like that.
Killer is roaming in Contessa car, he is everywhere nothing from police to identify the car that too in the kalamaserry area there is not a Single CCTV footage, the car looks very odd. Public will easily notices it
So many fillers in the first half to stretch the movie. Insufficient content to stretch 2 hours 13 mins.
There is sincereity from Director. But however Director thought that anyway we are surprising audience with the twist in the climax what more is needed and that worked to(not for me). It became a sleeper hit.
Okay'ish thriller
alphadude00712 June 2022
Not bad, yet quite amateur storytelling. Nothing to really keep you hooked, the blame keeps shifting from one person to another. The climax was the only surprise, but at that point nobody really cares. Can't associate with any character cos of the way the movie is filmed. Good attempt though.
Climax is the king. Brilliant
joppanLive10 June 2022
We, film enthusiasts keep guessing who is the 'Killer' from beginning till the end while watching an investigation thriller, and most of the times we found it before the climax and the thrill is gone by the end. However, '21 Grams' brilliantly hide it and delivered a kickass punch at the end, and that makes this thriller one of the best in Malayalam film industry.
Unpredictable climax and thrilling
josephsamual9 November 2023
This crime thriller was quite enjoyable for me. The story was smart and kept the suspense hidden, which made the ending really surprising. It's not something you can guess easily. There were a few parts in the movie where I found the flaws a bit off-putting, which may not convenience the audience. Despite that, I was happy with the film overall. It's definitely one I'd add to my list of thrillers to watch again. The movie grabbed my attention from the beginning and held it all the way to the end. The twist at the end was especially exciting and something new for a Malayalam movie. It left me hoping for a sequel because the ending suggested there's more story to tell.
Must watch thriller
gr-mithunraj21 March 2022
Highly recommended to all to watch this thriller, you wont be disappointed for this suspense thriller. Start with small pace but you will be part of investigation slowly and try to find out the killer. There are twist and mind game.
Climax s awsome you cannot guess the killer.
Brilliance in script and direction is appreciated. Even though a new comer Bibin Krishna done a brilliant job.
Coming to Anoop menon he done superb acting . One of the best acting in his career.
I will say must watch to all.
Climax s awsome you cannot guess the killer.
Brilliance in script and direction is appreciated. Even though a new comer Bibin Krishna done a brilliant job.
Coming to Anoop menon he done superb acting . One of the best acting in his career.
I will say must watch to all.
Good crime thriller suspense movie..
kamalbeeee24 June 2022
After few murders happened, the police starts to investigate and it leads to lot of inside stories and make to suspect many people...
At starting little hard to follow this story and soon u can remember those castings and follow..
Must watch thriller movie...!
Good movie, Excellent climax
vysakhvtk22 March 2022
Lower your expectations, it will be treat
m-ramanan1 August 2022
RATED 8/10
Language: Malayalam
Source: Hotstar
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Watchable investigative thriller with nice pace... no lagging and the factors are got revealed in proper interval. The only issue is we can predict the twist after some point of time. Still the climax gives the satisfactory ending to the movie.... All the cast and acting was good.
Lower your expectations and you will get real treat from this presentation...
Watchable investigative thriller with nice pace... no lagging and the factors are got revealed in proper interval. The only issue is we can predict the twist after some point of time. Still the climax gives the satisfactory ending to the movie.... All the cast and acting was good.
Lower your expectations and you will get real treat from this presentation...
A nicely scripted movie ! Loved it
sukanyanandan-0040921 March 2022
I watched this movie based on suggestions from close circles. This is a nicely scripted movie with a great climax. Appreciate the director, especially while he being a debutant.
I could not say if there are any loopholes in the script, for that it worth a re-watch. The making is very good with great cinematography and BGM. Actors were performing well.
I could not say if there are any loopholes in the script, for that it worth a re-watch. The making is very good with great cinematography and BGM. Actors were performing well.
A movie with no logic
jacobpaul-4564121 July 2022
A girl dies and the secret was hidden in a file. Her brother is the mastermind and doing all crimes. In short, taking the revenge for her sister's murder. My question is, How the hell did her brother knew the secret OR culprits without opening or tampering that file which was kept hidden??😠😠😠
Viewers joining the investigation
mmshyju18 March 2022
Best suspense triller
rajeevaby18 March 2022
Excellent movie. ( Better than CBI 5 )
MatthewKay00710 June 2022
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Anoop menons non cringy acting (finally) along with a thrilling plot and somewhat okay twist made this an excellent thriller. Dialogues fell natural and cinematography was excellent.
CBI 5 was a flawed movie from the 90's. SN Swamy basically copied a small element from this movie (pacemaker) and made it the entire plot for CBI 5.
21 grams proved that a good director and a thrilling story doesn't need a superstar.
CBI 5 was a flawed movie from the 90's. SN Swamy basically copied a small element from this movie (pacemaker) and made it the entire plot for CBI 5.
21 grams proved that a good director and a thrilling story doesn't need a superstar.
False hype ...............
renjithrr12 June 2022
One among best thrillers in Malayalam
kpramod-9676121 March 2022
Un predictable climax
Ranjith-b2118 March 2022
Twenty one grams written and directed by Bibin krishna is made beautifully to hold the audience in the edge. Audience were investigating the case along with Anoop menon. 99% audience will not able to predict the climax and the killer. Its an amazing malayalam thriller movie and should watch in theaters.
Superb movie
mubarackkc21 March 2022
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Yesterday i watch twenty one grams movie. First think it was a great theatre experience since i watch drishyam 1.21 grams is a investigation thriller movie. Anoop menon and anumohan is leading actors. Both are performed very well. Main attract is script. It was sitted edge thriller.good making, bgm, dop all are doing very well. At the end of the movie, climax twist outstanding one.all are clapping that moment. I.
A must watch thriller worth watching.
shijilck18 March 2022
A must watch with unpredictable climax
korothvinil21 March 2022
Looks like its one of the good movies done by Anoop Menon in recent times. Hats off to the debutant director to try the path of crime thriller and making it a gripping one. One should watch it for a great thrilling experience. The casting was really good and all of them have done extremely decent job in terms of their character. The backbone of this movie is its script backed by strong performances. A must watch....
Must watch investigation thriller
nijeeshkv21 March 2022
One of the best investigation thriller released in recent times. Wonderful script and excellent direction with an unpredictable climax. Movie maintains a high pace till the end and engage you all the time.
21 Grams is a must watch movie in theatres to get the best experience.
21 Grams is a must watch movie in theatres to get the best experience.
A supremely engaging, deliciously concocted whodunit!
nidhunmoviebuff1 April 2022
Malayalam's obsession with murder mysteries has not delivered spectacular results off late with "Forensic" (2020), "Cold Case" (2021) and "Irul" (2021) not at all striking a chord with audiences. As a mature audience exposed to hit detective procedurals like "Elementary", "Sherlock" as well as Hollywood it takes superlative writing and superior making (like "Anjaam Pathiraa" (2020)) to impress the Malayali audience and "21 grams" achieves just that.
Despite struggling off late with off-kilter roles in "Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal" (2018) and "Vidhi" (2022), Anoop Menon returns to the suave police officer role that made him such a household named in the era-defining "Traffic" (2011). He stars as DYSP Nanda Kishore, a capable police office struggling with his own familial issues, tasked with solving a perplexing murder of a young doctor.
Written and directed by debutante Bibin Krishna, the narrative is painstakingly built with a first act setting a grand stage of varied characters whose motivations and natures are kept deliciously ambiguous. The camera work from cinematographer Jithu Damodar is especially eye-catching with a lot of the narrative happening on vehicles and the roads, the way he builds suspense with the nature and positioning of his shots was a joy to watch.
Despite some overdramatic elements in portions, 21 Grams is an engrossing, immensely watchable thriller with a splendid narrative style that will keep you guessing. While the many twists are not entire unguessable, the way the layers of the story unravel and culminate in a gut-punch of a climax is pleasing to watch, especially unfolding on the big screen.
A recommended watch. Do try to catch it in theatres before its OTT release-the cinematography and sound design are well worth it!
Despite struggling off late with off-kilter roles in "Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal" (2018) and "Vidhi" (2022), Anoop Menon returns to the suave police officer role that made him such a household named in the era-defining "Traffic" (2011). He stars as DYSP Nanda Kishore, a capable police office struggling with his own familial issues, tasked with solving a perplexing murder of a young doctor.
Written and directed by debutante Bibin Krishna, the narrative is painstakingly built with a first act setting a grand stage of varied characters whose motivations and natures are kept deliciously ambiguous. The camera work from cinematographer Jithu Damodar is especially eye-catching with a lot of the narrative happening on vehicles and the roads, the way he builds suspense with the nature and positioning of his shots was a joy to watch.
Despite some overdramatic elements in portions, 21 Grams is an engrossing, immensely watchable thriller with a splendid narrative style that will keep you guessing. While the many twists are not entire unguessable, the way the layers of the story unravel and culminate in a gut-punch of a climax is pleasing to watch, especially unfolding on the big screen.
A recommended watch. Do try to catch it in theatres before its OTT release-the cinematography and sound design are well worth it!
Great script/direction, acting , suspense.....
vineethbmarar21 March 2022
21 grams was a great watch, a film which has emotional drama and exciting storyline. Viewers were always travelling along with the investigating officer, trying to guess the story.. I am sure, nobody was able to crack it.
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