Jibu Jacob’s directorial film, Mei Hoom Moosa, had a successful theatrical release. After entertaining the audience on the large screen, the makers have finally released the film online for fans to enjoy.
Mei Hoom Moosa: Cast and Crew
Written by Rubesh Rain, Mei Hoom Moosa stars eminent names like Suresh Gopi, Poonam Bajwa, Hareesh Kanaran, Saiju Kurup, and Srinda. Produced by Dr. Roy CJ and Thomas Thiruvalla under Confident Group and Thomas Thiruvalla Films, Mei Hoom Moosa, which was made at a budget of approximately Rs. 8.5 crore collected over Rs. 10 crores at the box office, becoming one of the hit Malayalam films of the year. Vishnu Narayanan did the cinematography of the film, and the editing has been done by Sooraj ES. The music for the film has been given by Sreenath Sivasankaran.
Mei Hoom Moosa: OTT release details
Mei Hoom Moosa was released in the theatres in September 2022 and received a positive response from the viewers. Fans can now watch Mei Hoom Moosa on Zee5. The OTT release of the movie is set for November 11, 2022.
Mei Hoom Moosa: Story and Trailer
The film revolves around an Indian army soldier, Lance naik Muhammad Moosa, who returns to Kerala, his hometown, only to know that the town has assumed him after spending several years in jail in Pakistan to be dead in the Kargil war. What follows are sequences where he must now prove his identity with the people in the town and live life past the horrible time spent behind bars.
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Mei Hoom Moosa: Reviews
Critics and the audience noted both director Jibu Jacob’s work and Rubesh Rain’s writing. Reactions received in the first few days of the release were highly positive, and the viewers mentioned that the film’s story was funny and entertaining. Online forums lauded Suresh Gopi’s performance stating that the makers have ensured the film is well-balanced with humour and drama. A few flaws were noted as well but overlooked since the overall film engaged well with the audience. Critics also emphasised that the director, in the past, has been known for quirky storylines, and with this film, he has experimented with a better canvas.
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Actor Suresh Gopi who was also away from the screen for many years, made a grand comeback with the film in 2020. Over the years, viewers have appreciated his works stating that the actor brings charm and depth to the characters he plays. His past films like Paappan, Varane Avashyamund, and others were critically acclaimed and did well at the box office. He has a long list of films in the pipeline, some of which include JSK, Highway 2, Lelam 2 and others.
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10