THE INDIAN COMMENTATOR

Multiple reasons can be found why people take this film so seriously. This film had two of their most beloved and blessed actors - Mohan Lal and Prithviraj. It is taking so long to get back to work with our normal sane mind while so much energy is shared around this film. The whole of Kerala is brimming with celebration.   It is reported in social media that Lucifer collected almost 10 crores on the first day of its release itself. This is no small achievement when we consider other recent films done by actor Mohanlal or even by the Megastar Mammootty.  Films by experienced directors and debutants alike crashed like a house of cards. What Prithviraj Sukumaran has done is to use the existing space of Malayalam cinema to leverage his creativity. Very few film makers have found that perfect balance recently.  I believe Sreekumar Menon wanted to find that balance. But he was swept away by his over confidence as an ad film maker. He should have unle...

Ravi Shankar Etteth has a remarkable gift as an author. With his words, he can take the reader's subconscious self to places he wants the reader to see, feel, and experience. Whether the amaltas tree that we see at the beginning or the tomb of the deal Mughal that appears as a recurring image, the reader is taken into the vista of colourful images and portraits that enrich the taut narrative of the life of a young protagonist. The protagonist of Killing Time In Delhi is Charlie. His real name is Chaithanya. He is one of the young super-rich of New Delhi. The story of Killing Time In Delhi revolves with Charlie at its centre. Also, you’ll find the city of Delhi appearing as a solid character in the story. In his recent novel, The Brahmin , Etteth had attempted a historical saga of a mysterious Brahmin that left readers spellbound and wanting for more. If you are a fan of The Brahmin , it’s certain that you’ll expect a story in the same vein, at least in terms of its n...