Bheeshma Parvam (2022)
- Original title
- ഭീഷ്മ പര്വ്വം
- Directed by
- Amal Neerad
- Genre
- thriller, drama
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rated
- MA15+
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 31 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A powerful family patriarch returns to his hometown and must navigate complex loyalties and simmering tensions within his large extended family. Old conflicts and hidden agendas threaten to erupt into open violence.
stylishsuspensefuldeliberate-pacedviolentmelodramaticcharacter-drivendarkfamily-centric
What happens
Bheeshma Parvam (transl. The Chapter of Bheeshma) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film produced, written, and directed by Amal Neerad. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role along with a supporting cast of Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Farhaan Faasil, Sudev Nair, Nadhiya, Dileesh Pothan, Jinu Joseph, Harish Uthaman, Nedumudi Venu, KPAC Lalitha, Veena Nandakumar, Srindaa, Lena, and Anagha. The film is co-written by Amal Neerad along with Devadath Shaji, Ravisankar and Additional Dialogues Written by RJ Murukan. Amal Neerad and Mammootty were planning to film Bilal, the sequel to Big B, however due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the project was delayed and they decided to collaborate for a small-scale film. Sushin Shyam composed the soundtrack, whilst the editing and cinematography were handled by Vivek Harshan and Anend C. Chandran, respectively. Bheeshma Parvam was released on 3 March 2022 and received positive reviews from critics who praised the cast performances (especially Mammootty, Soubin Shahir and Shine Tom Chacko), direction, screenwriting, action sequences, cinematography, and music, but criticised its pace and runtime. The film broke many box office records for a Malayalam film, crossing the ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million) mark on the 6th day of its release. Bheeshma Parvam grossed over ₹86 crore (US$9.0 million). The film remains as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
More like this
Drishyam 2 (2022)
Mayabi (2022)
Maja Ma (2022)
D Block (2022)
Jaalbandi (2022)
Darja (2022)
Monica, O My Darling (2022)
Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (2022)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.