Last updated: 8 May 2026

Malayalam · Action, Drama, Horror
2h 23m · 27 Jan 2010
Writer: A K Sajan
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Drona 2010 is a Malayalam action thriller centered around the life of a principled and fearless police officer played by Mammootty. The story unfolds as he takes on a powerful criminal syndicate, navigating through layers of corruption and personal challenges. The narrative explores themes of justice, loyalty, and sacrifice, with strong emotional undercurrents tied to family and duty.
Drona 2010 delivers a typical action-packed storyline with a strong central character, but the screenplay struggles with predictability and lacks freshness. The pacing is uneven; the first half builds up the conflict and characters steadily, while the second half tends to drag with repetitive confrontations and extended action sequences. The film attempts to blend emotional drama with high-octane action, but the transitions feel forced at times.
The songs and music are minimal and do not leave a lasting impact, as the film relies more heavily on its background score to heighten tension during key scenes. Unfortunately, the background score is inconsistent, occasionally overpowering the narrative rather than complementing it. Cinematography and technical aspects are functional but do not add significant value to the storytelling.
Overall, Drona 2010 caters primarily to fans of Mammootty and action genre enthusiasts but may not satisfy viewers looking for a nuanced or innovative cinematic experience.
Mammootty: Strong and commanding presence as the lead, carrying the film with his charisma despite a weak script.
Thilakan: Provides solid support with his veteran acting skills, adding depth to the narrative.
Manoj K Jayan: Adequate in a negative role, though character development is limited.
Kaniha: Underutilized, with a role that lacks substance.
Navya Nair: Brief and peripheral, not much scope to showcase talent.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Shaji Kailas delivers a conventional action thriller with his trademark style, but the direction lacks innovation and fails to elevate the weak screenplay. The narrative is straightforward but could have benefited from tighter editing and more nuanced character arcs.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | Mammootty's performance, action sequences |
| Neutral | Technical aspects, story premise |
| Negative | Screenplay, pacing, music |
Critics noted Mammootty's strong performance as the highlight of the film but criticized the predictable plot and lackluster screenplay. The film was seen as a routine action entertainer that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Audience reactions were mixed, appreciating the action but disappointed by the narrative execution.
Final Box-Office Result
Drona 2010 released on 27 January 2010 (2010).
Drona 2010 is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Drona 2010 is available on YouTube, JioHotstar, ZEE5. OTT date will be updated soon.
Drona 2010 directed by Shaji Kailas. Produced by M. Mani.
Drona 2010 stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Manoj K Jayan, Kaniha, Navya Nair.
Tollybo rates Drona 2010 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Drona 2010 — Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, Runtime: 143 minutes, Language: Malayalam.