Plot
film directed by Dileesh Pothan
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Why Watch This
Joji delivers a brooding, slow‑burn thriller that transposes Macbeth’s ambition and guilt onto the opulent world of Kerala’s landed gentry, anchored by Fahadh Faasil’s chillingly restrained performance.
Best For
Malayalam cinema fans, Dark drama lovers, Shakespeare adaptations, Character study enthusiasts, Slow‑burn thriller fans
The CinePearl Take
Fahadh Faasil embodies Joji’s simmering resentment with a quiet intensity that makes every calculated move feel inevitable. Dileesh Pothan’s direction balances lush rural visuals with a claustrophobic interior, letting the moral decay unfold at a deliberate pace. The film’s screenplay cleverly weaves Shakespearean motifs into contemporary family politics, making the tragedy feel both timeless and locally grounded.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Dileesh Pothan
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- Released
- 04 Jul 2021
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