Idukki Gold (film)

Idukki Gold is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language stoner drama film directed by Aashiq Abu and written by Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, based on a short story by Santhosh Echikkanam with the same name.

[2][3] The movie starts with Michael, who resides in the Czech Republic, returns to India to meet up with his old schoolmates Madan, Antony, Ravi and Raman.

The journey they embark bring them to a dark episode in their school life The movie is divided into five parts: "Perilatha Gang", "Neechanum Mlechanum", "Plastic Nirodhikanam", "Cheruthoniyile Bhagath Singh" and "Idukki Gold".

The movie ends on a cheerful note as Behnnan sets them free and Madan reunites with Shyamala the crew realizing that it was the friendship who bound them together not the "Idukki Gold".

Pramod Thomas of The New Indian Express stated in his review, "Do not go in with great expectations, and you might savour this film, but if the big names weigh on your mind, then you are most likely to come away a tad disappointed.

"[5] Sharika C. of The Hindu commented, "Even for all its glitter - stunning visuals, soulful music and stellar performances - the film fails to strike gold."

She also pointed out that "Aashiq Abu seems to have borrowed heavily from Quentin Tarantino for the titling, segmenting and visual effects, but hasn’t quite managed to get right the punch that characterises the master filmmaker’s movies.