Chathur Mukham (2021) User Reviews

A warning for the overuse of mobiles!

[itsallaboutflicks · 7/10 · 25 July 2021]

A fresh and noteworthy attempt at a techno-horror flick, it turns out to be a frightening Chathur Mukham for those who indulge in obsessive overuse of mobile phones. While it features ample tense moments and an engrossing plot laden with convincing technical solutions to combat supernatural happenings in the flick, the fourth face perhaps gets slightly soiled because of a few unrealistic scenes and loud filler performances.

Spoilers alert:-

A techno-horror flick, Chathur Mukham is perhaps the first of its kind in Malayalam cinema. Encompassing quite a few tense moments, it keeps us engaged with apt background scores and convincing visual effects. With a smoothly progressing storyline, I liked how the script tried to technically supress the supernatural happenings.

The ills of overusing mobile phones have been brought out well, amidst the events of the flick. The character of Manju Warrier has been portrayed effectively as a mobile phone addict, while getting constantly taunted by her friends and family for her overindulgence. It was a nice touch to show how Liza affected her physically in locations like her hands, which are supposedly the distressed spots because of an excess use of mobiles.

If you ignore a few loud filler characters like Basheer and a few unrealistic scenes like a fallen mobile tower not being attended by the nearby people or authorities even after considerable time of the event, it turns out to be a different and engaging watch.

nice movie for real entertainment!

[sreenathmamp · 7/10 · 11 July 2021]

In my opinion the movie chaturmugham was a real experience with lots of attractive thriller genre, me & my family really enjoyed the movie! Over all the performance of leading artist manju is really really outstanding..

A better-than-expected first attempt in Malayalam cinema! [+58%]

[arungeorge13 · 6/10 · 9 July 2021]

This turned out to be better than expected. When the makers claim that this is a techno-horror thriller, they substantiate that statement with a reasonably engaging plot, solid visual effects (for a mid-budget flick), and a riveting central performance by Manju Warrier. The length of the film (with several stretched out scenes and largely unexplored characters) is a drawback. Packaged at 100 minutes, this could have been just as effective and crisper at the same time. That aside, the film does have a few surprises up its sleeve. Manju's character Thejaswini is not showcased as a damsel in distress, instead, as someone who's ready to fight back. The writers also do not waste time building a romantic relationship between Thejaswini and Antony (an okay Sunny Wayne), her business partner. Even though the film begins with Thoreau's quote: "Men have become tools of their tools", it never gets preachy around how we have basically succumbed to our smartphones. Alencier's supporting act is also worth a mention.

Watchable

[srjmadathil · 6/10 · 9 July 2021]

I liked the story. But the scripting and the execution was poor. Manju was the only plus in the movie. Sunny👎 . Overall watchable experience.

Painful to watch.

[abidalibz · 1/10 · 23 April 2021]

One of the worst movies of the recent years. With script and screenplay which appears to be borrowed from the imagination of a high schooler trying his or her hand at a horror short film, this film is guaranteed to make surviving through the pandemic a little bit more difficult.

With a few CGI gimmicks, inspirations from other horror movies like the ring and whatnot, a hyperactive nauseating camera and nothing new or creative to offer, the movie crumbles onto itself, leaving you counting minutes till the credits.

Summary: Do not watch.

it's watchable

[vaisakhmanoj · 6/10 · 19 July 2021]

It's a average movie. It's a experimental movie and also they made a decent movie. Expecting a good movie from this joner.

Torture

[itsrajgiri · 1/10 · 17 July 2021]

I am a Nepali but I love Malayalam movies, this is a torture to watch, plz avoid this.

Superb Techno Horror content

[madonnicallysony · 8/10 · 11 July 2021]

First of all, do not fall for negative reviews. Most of them are paid to write stuff.

The movie is not boring. The concept is really good, one of its kind in India at least. Its about a girl who is addicted to social media and ends up buying a mysterious phone which turns her life upside down. In this movie, there is not much emphasis on exorcism but on science which is one of the reasons what makes this so unique. The concept of physics and electromagnetic waves and its impact on containing the negative energy. We cannot deny that negative energy does exist, which most people term as supernatural encounters or ghosts. If you have no belief in those, then this movie may disappoint you.

From an acting standpoint, Manju Warrier does a fantastic job. She has the kind of innocence and realism which makes you empathize with her character when she realizes that her days are numbered.

Compared to Cold Case, this movie stands out in terms of concept and execution.

Timepass movie !!

[Favmov1212 · 7/10 · 3 August 2021]

Go for it ,a time pass movie ,with good direction and acting.

0 STARS IS WHAT THIS MOVIE DESERVES!

[chnazik · 1/10 · 12 July 2021]

I cant find words to describe how horrible this movie is. Poor direction.

Different concept, Brilliantly executed!

[Srirkara · 10/10 · 12 July 2021]

Watched with low expectations, but this one was a real pleasant surprise. Very less horror cliches, and for a medium budget movie the quality of production is very good, especially vfx. Its unfair to search logic in horror movies, and this one provides better logic than most of the horror movies. Loved the angle that the ghost is not seen in a usual way. You can see shadows of Final destination, Ring, Omen, MIssed call etc, but thats only in a inspiration level. The story is fresh, especially for Indian audience.

One time watchable

[surajkumarr-29748 · 6/10 · 10 July 2021]

It resembles some cheap english horror movies. If you have time to spare then its watchable. No great moments, theories or horror. Movie is not that boring also.

Zero logic in this film. It is a technology disaster

[midhunsocial · 1/10 · 12 July 2021]

This movie itself gives negative impact. Logic Less creation.

An attempted horror thriller with bit of horror but none of the thrills!

[nidhunmoviebuff · 6/10 · 12 July 2021]

The eagerly-anticipated first-of-its-kind 'techno' horror thriller in Malayalam, 'Chathur Mukham' premiered on Zee 5 today.

The film follows the story of Thejaswini (Manju Warrier) a cell-phone addict and aspiring entrepreneur as she encounters a strange phone that appears to be haunted with a vengeful spirit. Try as she might, she cannot get rid of it and is forced to embark on a perilous journey to investigate its antecedents.

Despite an interesting premise and good production quality, Chathur Mukham falters due to sub-par acting, especially from Sunny Wayne and a laughable antagonist. The jump scares are few and far between and the suspense elements are simply not nearly engaging enough.

The film is criminally overlong at 2 hours and 18 minutes and tests your patience by exploring several tangential sub-plots that have no impact on the core storyline.

Another film that tried to balance both the horror and thriller genres, Chathur Mukham achieves some of the horror but none of the thrills.

Manju Warrier is however, a delight as the leading lady and it is her superlative performance, alongside the innovativeness of the core idea that makes the movie moderately.

An interesting concept that could have been executed so much better!

Not recommended!

save yourself 2.5 hours !!!

[tintum · 4/10 · 9 July 2021]

If you got all the time in the world watch Chatur Mukam, else save yourself from this burden.

Cliche ghost with techno wrap

[SPHariSP · 11 July 2021]

The story seems pretty much same as many other ghost stories. The difference they tried to bring in was making everything, From the ghost possession to the solution, technology related from usual ghost stories . How ever many times I find it was funny than scary.

Manju warrior has acted well, sunny wyne nothing much to mention. The mobile phone inventor role was tough one , that actor tried his best

Not a disaster film to watch if you like Manju warrior That's pretty much it.

Watchable once

[dusyantram · 6/10 · 1 December 2021]

A good horror movie, could have been perfect if the makers had concentrated in writing in the second half. Starts off very well and falls flat at the end. Good acting by the lead characters, good editing and cinematography and average music.

Shame on you Manju Warrier!

[MMOO7 · 1/10 · 12 July 2021]

One of the worst movie in Manju's career. The producer might think that the viewers are idiots, but an actress like Manju Warrier shouldn't have gone for a story like this. Why Manju why??

There is nothing to talk about the movie. It is a complete utter nonsense! It is a kind of movie that make you stay away from Malayalam movies or Indian movies forever.

Dear producers, you people have to admit that Malayalam movie industry can't do a perfect horror-thriller any time soon! The viewers are enjoying all kinds of visual medias around the world, and they seek realistic, yet dramatic and today's standards themes in movies/series.

Being dumb is the main motto of Malayalam movie industry's, nowadays!

Its a celebration of techno horror

[sreebhaabhay · 9/10 · 12 July 2021]

Totally fresh concept and brilliant acting by Manju Warrier made this film very exciting. The music, visuals and VFX were perfect blend for this. Other than kids, elders also were little fearful to handle the mobile phone after watching the film :)

A new theme in Mollywood. But not quite up to the mark. Manju Warrier was a miscast.

[Thrishoolin · 4/10 · 13 April 2021]

This theme is not seen before in Malayalam movies. But still, the movie was not up to the mark. The concept was silly in places. Couldn't take it much seriously.

They could've come up with some more clever death scenes.

Dialogues felt artificial in many places. Some scenes were completely filler ones.

This reminded me of some ok ok movies like 'Countdown', 'Truth or Dare' etc from Hollywood.

Manju Warrier was a miscast. She doesn't look like a late 20s or an early 30s woman.

Acting was ok. But there was nothing great for anyone to do in this.

Nice movie, Novel theme, more a thriller than horror

[sankaranrkara · 10/10 · 12 July 2021]

Interesting plot, better than most of the recent ottt releases.

DRAGGS

[theekkolli · 4/10 · 8 July 2021]

Casting gone wrong. Manju and sunny Wayne, wrong choice. Its like casting malayalam senior super star like mammootty nd mohanlal acting with anu sithara.not romantic but saying they are same age.

Manju trying to pull off young girl act fails miserably in the first hour.

Only once the mobile horror get going she get back in mature acting mode.

Poor sunny looks out of place. So is alenciar.

It's really bad direction, sorry not entirely. But majority of it. Specially towards climax. It drags more than the entire movie.

I wish they could've done this movie just under an hour 30 minutes. Maybe then it would have been a decent watch.

Idea not bad , but execution fails. So it fails the actors too.

For a change ghost or energy in this movie villian, stays as a villian throughout.

If you have 2.5hrs to waste then go for watch this

[livestreamingkerala · 1/10 · 10 July 2021]

If you have 2.5hrs to waste then go for watch this. Techno horror like cartoon . Over acting in peak.

Poorly made Horror (?) movie with a twist?

[ajaycfg · 3/10 · 14 July 2021]

Went in blindly without reading any reviews. My mistake. I really don't know how I sat thru 2+ hours of sheer nonsense.

Total trash. Thin story line, poorly written characters and worst Direction (apparently its a shared responsibility?)

Couldn't understand what a talented actor like Wayne is even doing in a movie like this (frankly neither does he)?! Manju is the protagonist (while Wayne plays second fiddle) but this gifted lady is unable to salvage this movie due to its weak plot and 2D characters. All others - including the brilliant Alencier - walk in and out of scenes and our memory.

Enough said, not really worth writing more.

PS: Manju, act your age and not repeat Mohan Lal's mistake (of playing young at 55)! Can't blame you really, everyone did it - AB, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna et al, yeah we all do it, vainly trying to hold on to our lost youth.

techno horror film

[gopikirandirector · 8/10 · 20 August 2021]

Its different than regular horror films, even though there are few loop holes, its interesting. Novelty concept. And there is no logic.