Mammootty and Jyothika’s ‘Kathaal: The Core’ has been receiving universal acclaim from critics and the audience. Amongst those to praise the Jeo Baby directorial is actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu who took to her Instagram Stories to share her review. She called it the “movie of the year” and praised Mammootty’s performance.
Samantha took to her Instagram Stories to add the ‘Kaathal: The Core’ poster and wrote in the caption, "Movie of the year (white heart emoticon). Do yourself a favour and watch this beautiful yey powerful gem of a film. #Kaathalthecore @mammootty Sir you are my hero. I will not be able to get over this performance for a long long time. @jyotika Love youu @jeobabymusic legendary.”
The movie was released in theatres on November 23. It features Mammootty as Mathew Devassy, a retired-banker-turned-politician, and Jyotika as Omana Mathew, his wife. The film revolves around their marriage dynamics amidst a tight-knit village community. Mammootty is seen in the role of a closet homosexual. It is his falling out with his wife and the resultant legal battle, which then goes on to affect Mathew’s political ambitions and the lives of the people around them.
On the work front, Sam was last seen in ‘Kushi,’ opposite Vijay Deverakonda. She has been on a long break from films and has not signed any new projects. The actor is using this time to regain her health and seek additional treatment for myositis.