Looks like Jayasurya would be seen along with Biju Menon and Kavya Madhavan in the film ‘Naayika’ that forms one of the five films that make up the ‘Anchu Sundarikal’ anthology.

Jayasurya maintains that he has always maintained a warm relationship with Aashiq Abu, and that he was glad to accept the offer when it came his way. The film would be shot on locations at Munnar.

Nowrunning sounds very disappointed: “‘Lokpaal’ explores none of the narrative possibilities that the theme of a people-led movement against corruption offers. The film has Mohanlal playing the title role of a man who goes on a societal cleaning spree, all the while struggling to get out a heap of clutter that has accumulated on the script.”

Rediff states that the film is a let down: “The problem starts when Swamy’s script loses — it feels like the plot has reached a dead end. We cannot really find fault with the cast as most of them appear to be sleep-walking through the proceedings. Mohanlal does try to add some charm with his role.”

Sify feels the film is seriously flawed: “Lokpal is the kind of film that has been made with some kind of arrogance, without even scant regard for the viewer. Watch some of the yesteryear gems from Mohanlal instead of wasting time on this one.”

To be directed by five young directors of Mollywood – Aashiq Abu, Amal Neerad, Sameer Thahir, Anwar Rasheed and Shyju Khalid – ‘Anchu Sundarikal’ would have five segments that have been titled ‘Amma’, ‘Makal’, ‘Kaamuki’, ‘Bharya’ and ‘Naayika’.

Of these, ‘Naayika’ would be directed by Aashiq Abu, and we hear that he has roped in none other than Kavya Madhavan to play the lead in his film. Biju Menon would play a key role as well.

Sify feels Mammootty and Kavya Madhavan are nothing short of brilliant: “Bavuttiyude Namathil may evoke a sense of deja vu, and its share of flaws but there are some genuine moments that could be mostly engaging for a film buff. Watch this film for Kavya Madhavan and chances are that you won’t complain much.”

Rediff thinks the film is watchable: “Bavuttiyude Namathil is watchable at least for the performance of the three main characters.”

Nowrunning calls it disappointing: “Words cannot be minced in saying that Bavuttyude Namathil is plainly disappointing. No movie can assume even a semblance of quality, just because it comes from the stable of an able scenarist going through a purple patch.”

‘Bavuttiyude Naamathil’ would throw light on how relationships go wrong, and how ego and the inability to adjust make a mess of human lives. Mammootty would be seen in the role of Bavutty.

There are also Shankar Ramakrishnan, Kavya Madhavan, Kaniha and Rima Kallingal in key roles. The film will be out on the 21st of December.

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