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The Malayalam-language crime mystery film , released on October 21, 2022 , marked the second collaboration between superstar Mohanlal , director Vysakh , and screenwriter Udaykrishna following their 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan . Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas , the film presents an experimental shift from the trio's typical large-scale "mass" entertainment style to a more contained, content-driven thriller. Plot Synopsis

: The film features a significant cast including Siddique , Lena , and Lakshmi Manchu , the latter of whom made her Malayalam debut in a role that required kalaripayattu martial arts training.

While some reviewers noted the film's "impactful BGM" and "meticulously choreographed action," the overall reception was mixed-to-negative. Critics from The Hindu and Firstpost heavily criticized the script's portrayal of LGBTQIA+ characters, calling it "insensitive" and "stereotypical". The Malayalam-language crime mystery film , released on

The narrative begins with ( Honey Rose ), a taxi driver in Kochi struggling to support her family while her husband Anil ( Sudev Nair ) recovers from an accident. On her first wedding anniversary, she picks up a talkative passenger from the airport named Lucky Singh ( Mohanlal ), an entrepreneur from Punjab.

: The second half deviates from the comic undertones of the first to become a dense investigative thriller with multiple plot reveals. Reception & Controversy While some reviewers noted the film's "impactful BGM"

: Mohanlal took on a unique role as the turban-clad Lucky Singh, the first Punjabi character of his career.

The film faced censorship challenges in several Gulf countries (GCC) due to this content, leading to bans in nations like Kuwait and Oman before a re-edited version was released in Bahrain. On her first wedding anniversary, she picks up

Following its theatrical run, Monster began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on .