Masthishka Maranam X Review: What Audiences Are Saying About Rajisha Vijayan And Divya Prabha Starrer Film

Masthishka Maranam X Review: The Malayalam film Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories) hit theatres on February 27. Positioned as a comedy sci-fi thriller, the film opened in cinemas across Kerala and select centres on Friday, drawing early audiences curious about its genre blend and premise.

Soon after the first shows concluded, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) began reflecting initial viewer responses. As is typical with new releases, audience members who attended early screenings shared brief comments online. While these posts are not detailed reviews, they offer an early sense of how sections of viewers are reacting to the film on its opening day. A collection of some of the initial reactions shared on social media is presented below.

Storyline, Cast And Crew Details Of Masthishka Maranam

The film features Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, Divya Prabha, Rahul Rajagopal, Jagadish, Suresh Krishna, Nandhu, Zhinz Shan, Ann Saleem and Jain Andrews in key roles. Directed by Krishand, the project brings together elements of science fiction and drama within a thriller framework.

At the centre of the story is a grieving father who immerses himself in a virtual reality memory-based game. What begins as an attempt to reconnect with the past gradually takes a darker turn when he uncovers a deeply unsettling truth linked to his lifelong idol, an internationally celebrated superstar named Frida Soman. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of memory, technology and personal loss, forming the core conflict of the film.

The screenplay and dialogues have also been written by Krishand. The film is produced under the banner of Ajith Vinayaka Films. Prayag Mukundan serves as director of photography, while Varkey has composed the music and handled sound design. Lyrics are penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and Vaisakh Sugunan.

The technical crew includes chief associate director Nikhil Prabhakar and project designer Ranjit Karunakaran. Art direction is handled by Alvin Joseph along with Krishand. Divya Joby has designed the costumes, with makeup by Arshad Varkala. Action sequences are choreographed by Shravan Satya. Editing duties are also credited to Krishand, with DI by Arjun Menon and final atmosphere mix by Jeo Pious. Rahul Menon serves as chief executive producer, with Jayesh L R as executive producer. Sabari is the film's PRO, and stills are by Kiran V S.

With the film now in theatres, its box office trajectory over the weekend and detailed critical evaluations are expected to become clearer in the coming days. For now, Masthishka Maranam has begun its theatrical run accompanied by early social media discussion, marking its first engagement with audiences.