Last updated: 8 May 2026
Malayalam · Action, Comedy, Drama
2h 30m · 18 Mar 2016
DOP: Abinandhan Ramanujam | Writer: Jijo Antony, Manoj Nair
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Darwinte Parinamam follows the story of a young man named Darwin, whose life takes a drastic turn when he gets entangled with the criminal underworld of Kochi. The narrative explores his transformation and the consequences of his choices as he navigates through violence, friendship, and redemption.
Darwinte Parinamam presents a gritty tale rooted in the urban landscape of Kochi, with a story that attempts to balance action and drama. The screenplay is straightforward, focusing on the protagonist's evolution amidst crime and personal turmoil. The pacing is uneven; the first half builds the characters and setting well but tends to drag in parts, while the second half picks up momentum with more intense sequences and confrontations.
The film’s music and songs are minimal and functional, lacking memorable melodies, but the background score effectively complements the tense and dark atmosphere of the narrative. Cinematography by Abinandhan Ramanujam captures the city’s underbelly with a raw and realistic tone, enhancing the film’s mood. Overall, while the movie has its moments of engagement, it struggles with predictability and depth in character development.
Prithviraj Sukumaran: Delivers a solid performance as Darwin, portraying the character’s transformation with conviction and intensity.
Chemban Vinod Jose: Provides strong support with a natural and impactful portrayal of a key antagonist.
Chandini Sreedharan: Offers a restrained but effective performance in a limited role.
Soubin Shahir: Adds authenticity and subtle humor in his supporting role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Jijo Antony’s direction is competent, focusing on a grounded narrative with an emphasis on realism. However, the writing lacks depth in character arcs and relies on familiar tropes, which diminishes the overall impact.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated Prithviraj’s performance and the film’s attempt at a realistic crime drama but pointed out the predictable plot and uneven pacing as major drawbacks. The technical aspects like cinematography and background score received moderate praise.
Final Box-Office Result
Darwinte Parinamam released on 18 March 2016 (2016).
Darwinte Parinamam is declared a FLOP at the box office.
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Darwinte Parinamam directed by Jijo Antony. Produced by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shaji Nadesan, Arya, Santosh Sivan.
Darwinte Parinamam stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Chemban Vinod Jose, Chandini Sreedharan, Soubin Shahir, Balu Varghese.
Tollybo rates Darwinte Parinamam 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Darwinte Parinamam — Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Malayalam.
