Bazooka review: Netizens laud Mammootty-starrer as absolute swag and a sure shot blockbuster

Malayalam cinema’s much-awaited action thriller ‘Bazooka’ finally opened in theatres today, and early reactions from audiences suggest Mammootty’s latest outing is striking the right chords with fans.

Directed by debutant filmmaker Deeno Dennis—son of veteran screenwriter Kaloor Dennis—’Bazooka’ blends a contemporary high-tech plot with intense character-driven action. The film sees Mammootty portraying Antony John, a reclusive and enigmatic businessman whose shadowy past as an ethical hacker gradually comes to light. Joining him on screen is director-turned-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon, playing Kochi City’s IPS officer Benjamin Joshua, a shrewd and relentless cop tasked with tracking down a ruthless serial killer.

Set against a backdrop of digital deception and cat-and-mouse suspense, ‘Bazooka’ follows the unlikely alliance between the calculating businessman and the determined police officer. 

Backed by Jinu V Abraham and Dolwin Kuriakose under the Theatre of Dreams banner in collaboration with Saregama’s Yoodlee Films, the project boasts a stellar ensemble. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Shine Tom Chacko, Siddharth Bharathan, Divya Pillai, Neeta Pillai, Iswarya Menon, and Babu Antony. 

One user on X wrote, “Bazooka first half literally nailed it! Deeno dennis show his man with an absolute swag and aura! The megastar title card set the theater on fireuhh!.”

Another wrote, “Bazooka 1 st half was a banger!! Deeno dennis making and especially that bgm! And moreover that title card and entry of ikka! All eyes on the second half!”

“What a stunning first half! If this pace continues, Bazooka is on its way to being a sure-shot blockbuster,” an user wrote on X.

Another user described it as 'an experimental approach in a commercial way.’