'Ore Kadal' the pick of the Onam cinema package

Onam came and went without creating any buzz at the box office. Director Shyamaprasad's offbeat "Ore Kadal" made it to the top position.

The top five Malayalam films are:

1. "Ore Kadal" - Director Shyamaprasad's film is about an affair between a megalomaniac social scientist and a simple housewife, with Mammootty, Meera Jasmine and Narein. The film makes it to the top position because of its daring theme and flawless performance by the lead actors.

2. "Alibhai" - Mohanlal's much-hyped Onam film, directed by his favourite Shaji Kailas, disappoints his fans as it has nothing new to offer.

3. "Arabikatha" - Director Lal Jose has yet another winner under his belt. The film is about a Leftist forced to go and work in the Gulf. Sreenivasan does a good job as the hero.

4. "Kichamani MBA" - Suresh Gopi tries to change his image by trying his hand at the comedy, directed by first time director Samad Mankada.

5. "Naivedyam" - Veteran director Lohithadas tries a tested formula of a love story with newcomers, including Vinumohan, actor Saikumar's nephew. The story does less than justice to the talent of newcomers.

Indo-Asian News Service