Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (English: Like an Afternoon Dream) is a critically acclaimed Malayalam–Tamil bilingual drama directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by S. Hareesh, featuring a standout performance by Mammootty
The film follows a group of Malayali travelers returning from Velankanni who, mid-journey, experience a surreal transformation in a sleepy Tamil village. When one of them, James, begins forgetting himself and speaking Tamil like a local—taking on a personality named Sundaram—the narrative drifts into realms of faith, trance, and identity 🌟 Released: Jan 19, 2023 (theatrical), Feb 23, 2023, on Netflix
🏆 Awards: Kerala State Film Awards 2023 – Best Film, Best Actor (Mammootty)
🔍 Genre: Drama, Magical Realism
Praised for its hypnotic visuals, poignant slow-burn storytelling, and mesmerising lead performance, it's hailed by critics as “a poised, formally ambitious” film and audiences describe it as “a brilliant movie… technically strong”
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