Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam movie review:
Malayalam dark comedy thriller spoof, and honestly, Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is exactly the kind of title that already tells you — “don’t expect anything normal here.”
Now streaming on Netflix, the film is directed by Krishnadas Murali and stars a solid lineup including Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish, Vinay Forrt, Baby Jean, Kalaranjini, and Sreeja Ravi.
At its core, the movie is basically a parody wrapped inside a thriller setup that keeps twisting into self-aware comedy. It plays around with crime, superstition, fake rituals, and over-the-top “serious drama” moments — and then just casually breaks them apart with sarcasm.
The plot isn’t something you follow for logic. It’s more like you go along for the ride and enjoy how ridiculous things slowly become. One moment it feels like a dark mystery, next moment it’s suddenly mocking itself, and then it turns into full-blown chaos comedy.
Suraj Venjaramoodu is probably the standout here — he just knows how to switch between serious and silly without making it feel forced. Saiju Kurup keeps things grounded, while Vinay Forrt adds that slightly offbeat energy that suits the film’s tone. Jagadish, as usual, comes in with those timing-based punch moments that land better than expected.
What actually works is that the film knows it’s a spoof. It doesn’t try to pretend it’s anything deep or serious. It leans into the absurdity, and when it clicks, it’s genuinely funny in that “what am I even watching?” way.
But yeah, it’s not a tight film. Some parts drag, and a few jokes don’t land at all. The pacing jumps between clever and chaotic, which might not work for everyone.
Still, if you’re in the mood for something that doesn’t follow rules, doesn’t care about genre purity, and just keeps poking fun at everything — this one is worth a watch.
Also, the fact that it’s available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Netflix makes it way more accessible for a wider audience, which honestly suits its chaotic style.
Overall:
Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is messy, self-aware, and oddly entertaining. Not a masterpiece, but definitely not forgettable either — more like a film you randomly stumble on and end up watching till the end just to see how far it goes.
