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2019 · Malayalam · 2h 20m · Drama · CBFC U/A
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Filmi Score
Very good
3 reviews · provisional
71
2 exceptional1 good
What the critics say
Critics praise Thottappan's raw, atmospheric rural world-building and strong lead performances from Vinayakan, Roshan Mathew and Priyamvada, though some flag a slow build-up, stretched comic relief and a predictable ending.
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Summary
Thottappan (2019, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 71 from 3 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on Netflix in the US.
When his partner in crime goes missing, a small-time crook’s life is transformed as he dedicates himself to raising the daughter his friend left behind.
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When his partner in crime goes missing, a small-time crook’s life is transformed as he dedicates himself to raising the daughter his friend left behind.
Thottappan (2019, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 71 from 3 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on Netflix in the US.
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50
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Thottappan is streaming on OTT: Netflix (India, the US and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Thottappan?
Thottappan has a Filmi Score of 71 (Very good), the mean of 3 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 50 (The Hindu) to 82 (Cinema Express). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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