Bijibal

Bijibal’s filmography is basically a crash course in why Malayalam cinema keeps cranking out gems. Maheshinte Prathikaram? That’s the one where a small-town photographer gets slapped (literally), and then the whole thing spirals into this oddly hilarious and quietly powerful tale about pride, revenge, and finding yourself in the middle of nowhere. Every character feels so real, you’d expect to bump into them at your local tea shop. Then there’s Thondi Muthalum Driksakshiyum—seriously, if you haven’t seen this, what are you doing with your weekends? It’s got this hilariously unpredictable police station drama, a stolen chain, and a chain of lies that just won’t quit. Nobody’s a hero, nobody’s a villain, and somehow the messiness of it all just keeps you glued to the screen. Oh, and Bijibal’s music? Always on point, never stealing the show, but somehow making every moment feel twice as real. Kaliyachan is a whole different beast—moody, poetic, and pretty haunting. It follows a Kathakali artist and his complicated relationship with his guru, mixing ambition, jealousy, and respect in a way that’s just…intense. You don’t get many films that dig this deep into the psyche of an artist, but Kaliyachan pulls it off without ever getting preachy. Basically, Bijibal’s soundtracks are the secret ingredient, making these stories hit home even harder.