Nizhal

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Kunchacko Boban as Magistrate John Baby
• Nayanthara as Sharmila (Voice dubbed by Shakthisree Gopalan)
• Izin Hash as Nitin
• Divya Prabha as Dr. Shalini
• Lal as Viswanathan
• Rony David as Rajan
• Prashant Narayanan as Mathiyas Pandian
• Saiju Kurup as Ajith Kumar
• Rajesh Hebbar as Dr. Basheer
• Jolly Chirayath as Vathsala
• Sreelatha Namboothiri as Lisamma, Baby’s Mother
• Siyad Yadu as Kaif
• Aadhya Prasad as Megha
• Aina as Catherine
• Vinod Kovoor as Constable Sainudheen
• Aneesh Gopal as Police who spies John Baby
• Shersha Sherief as Police Officer Aftab who helps with swamp case
• Sadiq as Michel
• Renjit Shekar Nair as a bus conductor
• Dixon Poduthas as SP
• Hariprashanth as Commissioner
• Remya Suresh as Bhanu

Storyline:

John Baby, a judicial magistrate who is recouping from a traumatic accident, meets Nitin, an eight-year-old boy who interests him with murder stories. When Baby explores the possibility of Nitin`s stories by mapping the events, it matches with the real-time incidents.

About Movie:

Nizhal is a Malayalam mystery thriller film directed by Appu N. Bhattathiri in his directorial debut, with a screenplay written by S. Sanjeev. The film stars Kunchacko Boban as John Baby, a first-class Judicial Magistrate, alongside Nayanthara, who plays Sharmila. The supporting cast includes Izin Hash, Rony David, Saiju Kurup, and Divya Prabha.

Nizhal received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Critics praised Kunchacko Boban’s performance as John Baby, highlighting his ability to convey the character’s emotional struggles effectively. The film’s cinematography and background score were also noted for enhancing the suspenseful atmosphere.

However, some reviews pointed out weaknesses in the script and pacing, particularly in the second half of the film where the resolution felt underwhelming compared to the buildup of tension in the first half. The chemistry between John and Nitin was appreciated for its charm and depth.

Nizhal is recognized for its innovative storytelling approach and psychological themes, marking a significant entry in contemporary Malayalam cinema. Its exploration of trauma and the complexities of human relationships within a thriller framework has garnered attention for its ambition.

Overall, Nizhal stands out for its engaging narrative and strong performances, especially from Kunchacko Boban and Izin Hash, making it a compelling watch for fans of mystery thrillers.