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Naradan

Naradan

2022
Drama Thriller
150 min NR India
6.2 / 10
6 IMDB

Chandraprakash, a well-known TV news anchor, comes under undue pressure from his higher-ups to bring competitive exclusives, which urges him to leave the job. When a rival media…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Bibin Ravindher / Aashiq Abu
Starring
Tovino Thomas / Anna Ben / Renji Panicker / Sharafudheen / Rajesh Madhavan / Navas Vallikkunnu / Lukman Avaran / Jayaraj Warrier

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This cinematic offering, 'Naradan,' presents a compelling narrative centered on Chandraprakash, brought to life by a commanding performance from Tovino Thomas. The film adeptly portrays the pressures on media professionals to deliver sensational content, leading to a significant…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Naradan' is a bracingly relevant film that dissects the corrosive effects of the 24/7 news cycle with impressive vigour. Tovino Thomas delivers a career-defining performance, fully inhabiting the ambitious Chandraprakash and his subsequent metamorphosis into a media firebrand.…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central performance by Tovino Thomas in 'Naradan' is undoubtedly its strongest asset. He navigates the character's moral and professional evolution with nuance. The film's exploration of media pressure is timely, though at times it feels like it’s…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Naradan' offers a sharp, often uncomfortable, look at the evolving nature of journalism. Tovino Thomas is electric as Chandraprakash, embodying the shift from integrity to sensationalism with unnerving conviction. The film's tone is appropriately urgent, mirroring the high-stakes…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Tovino Thomas anchors 'Naradan' with a compelling performance, charting Chandraprakash's descent into a more bombastic broadcasting style. The film probes the relentless pursuit of exclusives within the competitive news cycle, a theme that feels particularly relevant. While the…

FAQs

The premise of 'Naradan' strongly suggests a critique of sensationalist media. The plot details Chandraprakash's transition from a respected anchor to a 'loud, tyrannical journalist' catering to those seeking 'news theatrics.' This transformation implies a commentary on how journalistic standards can be compromised to meet audience demands for entertainment over substantive reporting, potentially highlighting the negative impacts of such practices.