Jojan Kanjani

Jojan Kanjani’s filmography is kind of an oddball mix, honestly. He’s the mind behind Fort Kochi (2001), which drops you right in the middle of Kerala’s spicy chaos. That movie doesn’t just show you the city – it kinda makes you smell the fish markets and feel the sticky heat. There’s something about those winding backstreets and crumbling colonial buildings that just sticks with you. People don’t talk about it enough, but it’s got this raw, almost gritty vibe, like Kanjani just peeled away the tourist gloss and showed what’s really up. Then, fast forward a couple of decades and you get Onnu (2022). Totally different energy. Way more introspective, kinda moody. It’s like Kanjani decided to slow down and zoom in on the quieter, messy bits of everyday life. The characters aren’t these dramatic, over-the-top types – they’re just regular folks, making mistakes, dealing with stuff. You can see how much his style has shifted over the years, honestly. It’s less showy, more about what people aren’t saying. And then there’s Dhadha (1994), which, let’s be real, has a cult following for a reason. It’s got that classic ‘90s Malayalam cinema flavor – a little melodrama, a little action, and just enough heart to reel you in. Kanjani’s movies aren’t always perfect – sometimes the pacing drags, or the plot gets too tangled – but there’s always something real at the core. Guy’s got range, no doubt about it.