Ashaan, starring Indrans in the lead role, was released in theaters on February 5, 2026. Directed by Johnpaul George, the film stars Guruvayur Ambalanadayil fame Jomon Jyothir in the co-lead role. If you’re planning to watch the film in theaters this week, here’s what netizens have to say.
ashan twitter review
A user on The user said Jomon and Shobi Thilakan gave strong performances and praised the visuals and color grading, although he felt the editing was rushed. He also praised the songs but criticized the script, calling it the biggest weakness of the film.
According to the user, the second half was long and boring, and while the experimental nature of the film worked in parts, the climax failed to create an impact on par with Guppy and Ambili. Users have given the film a rating of 2 out of 5.
Another netizen wrote that the second half of Aashaan was long and dramatic, making it an average watch overall and nothing more. The user noted that Indrans and Jomon were the heart and soul of the film, along with its music. However, he added that, considering the director’s previous work, the film felt like a step down in terms of emotional grip and overall balance.
A third user wrote that Ashaan was a good film and praised JohnPaul for a good job. The user highlighted Indrans as an excellent artist and the soul of the film, while also praising Jyothir’s performance.
Netizens also said that the film was neither a general entertainer nor a feel-good film, but fell somewhere in between. The user felt that some parts towards the climax could have been cut and concluded that it was a good effort overall, rating the film 3 out of 5.
Here are the tweets to read:
More about Ashan
Ashaan is a movie-within-a-movie concept film that explores a group of cinephiles attempting to fulfill their dreams, serving as a love letter to cinema. The film tells the story of two wide-eyed dreamers existing in two different stages of life, serving as a meta exercise about the many lived-in aspects that go into the making of a film.
Apart from Indrans and Jomon Jyothir, the film stars Shoby Thilakan, Bibin Perumbili, Appunni Sasi, Abin Bino and others in lead roles.
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