Turbo review: A one-man show by Mammootty

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran May 23, 2024 Read the article

After a short break from the mass movies, Mammootty is back to action with a commercial potboiler—Turbo.

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An interesting factor in the movie is the relationship between Mammootty and his mom (played by Bindu Panicker). Their camaraderie reminds us of Pothan Vava (2006).

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Midhun Manuel Thomas’s script has all the elements of a commercial entertainer. It has sentiment, comedy, and fights.

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The fight sequences seem tailor-made for Mammootty. Phoenix Prabhu deserves applause for his brilliant action choreography that elevates the flick.

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Other highlights of Turbo are Kannada actor Raj B Shetty’s Vetrivel and Telugu actor Sunil’s Auto Billa.

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The background music by Christo Xavier is apt in the action scenes, The sound resembling a car’s motor used in action sequences elevates the high adrenaline fights.

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It may be noted here that Mammootty suggested Christo’s name for Turbo. The duo worked together for Bramayugam (2024).

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Turbo is a pakka mass entertainer. Mammootty and Raj B Shetty’s combination is a treat to watch on big screens.

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