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Big Brother (2020) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo

Last updated: 8 May 2026

Big Brother
DISASTER

Big Brother(2020)

Malayalam · Action, Drama, Thriller

2h 42m · 17 Jan 2020

Music: Deepak Dev | DOP: Jithu Damodar | Writer: Siddique

ActionThriller

Ratings

IMDbIMDb3.6
LetterboxdLetterboxd2.3
Metacritic UserMetacritic User0
TMDBTMDB29
TraktTrakt40

Our Rating

1.25

📖 Story

Big Brother follows the story of a retired military officer who returns to his hometown and gets embroiled in a conflict involving his family and local criminals. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty, justice, and redemption as the protagonist uses his skills and experience to protect his loved ones and restore peace.

🔍 Analysis

Big Brother attempts to blend action and family drama with a screenplay that leans heavily on Mohanlal's star power. The story is straightforward, focusing on themes of protection and familial bonds, but the screenplay lacks subtlety and often resorts to clichés. The pacing is uneven; the first half sets up the characters and conflict at a steady pace, but the second half becomes predictable and drags with repetitive confrontations.

The songs composed by Deepak Dev are situational but do not leave a lasting impression, serving more as fillers than highlights. The background score is adequate, supporting the emotional and action sequences without overpowering them. Cinematography by Jithu Damodar captures the locales well but does not offer any particularly memorable visuals.

Overall, the film caters primarily to fans of Mohanlal and those who enjoy conventional action dramas, but it falls short of delivering a fresh or engaging cinematic experience.

🎭 Performances

Mohanlal: Charismatic and commanding as the lead, Mohanlal carries the film with his screen presence despite a weak script.

Arbaaz Khan: Provides a solid antagonist role but with limited scope.

Anoop Menon: Adequate in a supporting role, adding some depth to the narrative.

Honey Rose: Underutilized with minimal impact.

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Mohanlal's strong screen presence
  • Action sequences
  • Family-oriented themes

Weaknesses

  • Predictable screenplay
  • Uneven pacing especially in the second half
  • Lackluster songs and background score
  • Clichéd dialogues

🎬 Direction & Writing

Siddique's direction is competent but uninspired, relying heavily on formulaic tropes and Mohanlal's star appeal rather than innovative storytelling or character development.

🛠️ Technical Aspects
  • - Cinematography by Jithu Damodar
  • - Music by Deepak Dev
  • - Editing that struggles with pacing
  • - Action choreography

📰 Ratings Sources

No rating sources available.

Our Rating

1.25/5

💰 Box Office Collection

No collection data available yet.

🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards

No centers data available.

No awards data available.

😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics

TypeValue
Positive30%
Neutral40%
Negative30%

Critics

Critics generally found Big Brother to be a routine action drama with Mohanlal's performance being the primary highlight. The film was noted for its lack of originality and predictable plot, though it was acknowledged as a decent entertainer for fans of the genre.

Final Box-Office Result

DISASTER

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Big Brother release in theatres?

Big Brother released on 17 January 2020 (2020).

Is Big Brother a hit or flop?

Big Brother is declared a DISASTER at the box office.

Where to watch Big Brother online? OTT release date?

Big Brother is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads from 17 January 2020.

Who directed Big Brother?

Big Brother directed by Siddique. Produced by Vaisakha Rajan, Manu Maliackal, Jenso Jose, Siddique, Philipose K. Joseph.

Who are the main cast members of Big Brother?

Big Brother stars Mohanlal, Arbaaz Khan, Anoop Menon, Sarjano Khalid, Honey Rose.

What is the Tollybo rating for Big Brother?

Tollybo rates Big Brother 1.25/5. Verdict: DISASTER.

Who composed the music for Big Brother?

Music for Big Brother composed by Deepak Dev.

What is the genre and runtime of Big Brother?

Big Brother — Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 162 minutes, Language: Malayalam.

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