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    The trailer for Tovino Thomas’ upcoming superhero flick Minnal Murali just released on Netflix India’s YouTube channel to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
    Minnal is Malayalam for lightning, which as we find out through the trailer, is the source of our protagonist's special abilities. 
    Caught in a once-in-a-lifetime freak accident, Murali develops abilities that enable him to achieve superhuman feats such as running at blinding speeds, super strength, and razor-sharp vision. 
    With Minnal Murali, we’re introduced to a superhero whose origins are a lot more grounded and quirkier than any of his south-Asian predecessors. 
    In an exclusive interview with MensXP, Tovino Thomas revealed that he wanted Murali to be an ordinary human being whose brush with death empowers him. He says, “It's all about how a common man, a tailor by profession, gets superpowers and how his life changes. My character is an underdog who becomes a superhero so I had to prepare for the two different shades.” 
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    So far, Indian superheroes have been limited to playing uni-dimensional, goodie two shoes, in the mould of Krrish and Flying Jatt. Minnal Murali is refreshing, well-produced, and doesn’t make the mistake of taking itself too seriously.

    Here are 5 reasons why Tovino Thomas’ Minnal Murali could be a game changer for Indian superheroes: 
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    Built On Legacy Of Indian Superheroes -  Hrithik Roshan changed the Indian cinescape with the Krrish franchise. However, despite our nostalgic attachment to the series, it has aged poorly. Tiger Shroff’s Flying Jatt was another bold attempt at creating a superhero which the masses could relate to. But it bombed at the box office due to a combination of weak storytelling and an inexperienced lead actor. While Tiger Shroff’s Flying Jatt was stone-faced and stilted, Tovino’s Minnal Murali is capriciously charming in his portrayal of an ordinary-man-turned-superhero and can go on to inspire a better breed of superhero flicks in India. 

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    Power-Packed Project - Brought to you by the producers of Bangalore Days with streaming giants Netflix backing it, and directed by Godha’s Basil Joseph, Minnal Murali has all the right names associated with it. With a trailer this well made, we’re definitely looking forward to what the final product would look like.

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    Impeccably Cast - Tovino is one of the most beloved Malayali actors right now, and rightfully so. The Irinjalakuda native has proved his mettle over the years with memorable performances in films like Luca, Godha and Kilometres and Kilometres. If the trailer is a sign of things to come, then the audiences are in for a treat. Minnal Murali could be another project where we get to witness Tovino showcase his tremendous range. The film also features Malayalam cinema veterans Harisree Ashokan as Fr. Eustace and Mammukayo as Dr. Narayanan.

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    Naadan Vigilante - Minnal Murali’s final costume may look like a suspect blend between Captain Marvel and Spiderman, but the trailer teases simpler, more naadan (Malayalam for desi) variations of the hero’s initial costumes. In scenes from the trailer, he switches between the humble mundu paired with a black shirt and a mask made from a red taval (towel), and a bird costume (seemingly straight out of a fancy dress store) with the same mundu at the bottom, making him a superhero that’s as rooted to the people as can be. Murali is also seen to be a constant thorn in the side of the police, positioning him as a vigilante hounded by the cops. Malayalam filmmakers never shy away from writing heroes pitted against the system.

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    Not Just Malayalam - Although the film has been primarily shot in Malayalam, it will also be released in five other languages. Minnal Murali will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada as well, giving it a true pan-India appeal.

    The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2021 on Netflix.
    Are you excited about it? Let us know in the comments below! 

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    Bollywood sucks at two things: making good horror movies and making better sequels of a successful film. 
    While we agree that nothing ever seems to beat the original, no matter how good it is, there have been some sequels to a good movie that were rather decent, if not better than the OG. 
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    Creating a second part to a masterpiece puts a certain pressure on filmmakers to match up to the level and expectations of the audience, and most have failed terribly. 

    However, there have been some who actually pulled it off quite well. 
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    Here are 7 such Bollywood sequels that lived up to the hype and made fans flock to watch them just as enthusiastically as the first movie:

    1. Tanu Weds Manu Returns 
    The sequel to Tanu Weds Manu was actually better IMO. 
    It was funnier, quirkier and more offbeat than the basic love triangle in the first part. It definitely didn’t disappoint.  
    2. Dhoom 2 
    The Dhoom series totally lost its touch in their third instalment which starred Aamir Khan.  
    However, the second one still remains the most cunning and brilliant one of the franchise. 
    3. Krrish  
    Krrish was the perfect sequel to Koi Mil Gaya with a completely different plotline yet the same.  
    Plus, India got its first-ever superhero in Krrish, courtesy of superpowers given by Jaadu.   
    4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai   
    This movie has a unique concept just like its prequel Munna Bhai M.B.B.S that Bollywood makes once in a blue moon.  
    Both films had great comedy, subtle messages and won the hearts of the audience.  
    5. Phir Hera Pheri  
    Sure, Hera Pheri is a classic comedy and we knew that the sequel won’t be as good even before its release.  
    However, it was pretty good and tickled us to tears. The dialogues are still perfect meme material.    
    6. Sarkar Raj 
    Both parts of the Sarkar series had tremendous star power and Sarkar Raj managed to keep the depth and drama of the political flick alive.  
    It was followed by a bad sequel, Sarkar 3, though.  
    7. Angrezi Medium   
    Irrfan Khan’s last film in his cinematic trajectory didn’t disappoint fans.  
    Although Hindi Medium was much entertaining and simple, this one sure matched up to it. Deepak Dobiryal was a bonus. 

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