ARM

Amidst much expectation, Mollywood star Tovino Thomas’s 50th film, ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam), debuted in theaters today. Simultaneously released was the Telugu version as well. Find out how entertaining it is by reading our review.

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A R M

Starring : Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Krithi Shetty, Aishwarya Rajesh, Surabhi Laxmi, Rohini Molleti, and others

Director : Jithin Laal

Producers : Listin Stephen and Zachariah Thomas

Music Director: Dhibu Ninan Thomas

Cinematographer: Jomon T. John

Editor: Shameer Muhammed

Story

An electrician from Chiyothikavu, Kerala named Ajay (Tovino Thomas) falls in love with Laxmi (Krithi Shetty). But the dark legacy of his grandpa Maniyan (Tovino Thomas), who once pilfered the priceless Sreeboodhi Lamp from the village temple, casts a shadow over his existence. When sly local Sudhev (Harish Uttaman) blackmails Ajay into looking for the hidden wealth, things go darker. Ajay learns startling truths about his family, Sudhev’s true intentions, and the lamp as he sets off on this perilous mission. Why is Maniyan’s desire for the lamp so strong? Sudhev is a person who? Will Ajay discover the wealth? Will the happy conclusion to Ajay and Laxmi’s love tale occur? The movie will reveal the answers.

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Overview

Directed by	Jithin Laal
Written by	Sujith Nambiar
Additional Screenplay	Deepu Pradeep
Produced by	Listin Stephen Zachariah Thomas
Starring	Tovino Thomas Basil Joseph Krithi Shetty Aishwarya Rajesh Surabhi Lakshmi
Cinematography	Jomon T. John
Edited by	Shameer Muhammed
Music by	Dhibu Ninan Thomas
Production companies	Magic Frames UGM Entertainments
Distributed by	Magic Frames
Release date	12 September 2024
Running time	142 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	₹30 crore

Review

ARM, Tovino Thomas’s 50th movie, is a historical action-adventure drama with an intriguing plot. His choice of roles is still compelling. It’s astonishing how well he portrayed three different personas, particularly the cunning thief Maniyan. As Ajay, Thomas plays each role with nuance and is a great entertainer.

Despite having little on screen time, Surabhi Laxmi, who plays Maniyan’s wife, leaves a lasting impression. Basil Joseph and Rohini Molleti both make significant contributions, with Joseph bringing a lighthearted touch. The supporting ensemble does a good job acting out their parts.

The film’s execution is a significant flaw. Although the tale has potential, it lacks compelling depth and is quite predictable. The attraction of the movie may have been greatly increased with a more polished writing.

The sequences with Krithi Shetty feel like fluff rather than significant additions to the story, giving the character an underdeveloped air.

The director passed up chances to incorporate more intriguing details that would have increased curiosity, such examining Muniyan’s idea for the riches.

The Telugu dubbing is passable, although there was room for improvement in the signboard translation. It feels like a typical dubbed movie because there isn’t as much careful attention to detail.

Conclusion

ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) is an action adventure drama set in the time, with Tovino Thomas playing three different roles with respectable performances. However, the overall appeal of the film is limited by its predictable and unimpressive storyline. Despite its potential, the film’s pacing and screenplay issues could make it less enjoyable. It may be worth watching for fans of the genre, but they should not have high expectations.