''Meow'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by

Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty Music * Direc ...

and starring

Soubin Shahir Soubin Shahir (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He began his film career as an assistant director in 2003 and worked under several directors. Soubin made his acting debut in 2013 with a suppo ...

and

Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas is an Indian actress, film producer and a playback singer of Malayalam film industry, she has also worked in Tamil and Telugu productions. She has acted in more than 50 films and won several accolades including two Filmfare Awar ...

. The film is about a non-resident Indian businessman named Dasthakir who lives in the United Arab Emirates. He is from

Aluva Aluva (; also known by its former name Alwaye) is a town in the Ernakulam District in Kerala, India. It is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area and is situated around from the city center on the banks of Periyar River. A major transpor ...

and hates cats. The film was shot in

Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) ( ar, رَأْس ٱلْخَيْمَة, historically Julfar) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is the sixth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain ...

, United Arab Emirates.

Cast

as Dasthakir "Dostoevsky" *

as Sulu *

Salim Kumar Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema. Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Mala ...

as Ustad *Harisree Yousuf as Chandran *Cat as Diana

Soundtrack

Music by Justin Varghese. *‘Hijabi’ - Adheef Muhamed (lyrics by

Suhail Koya Suhail Koya is a Malayalam lyricist and screenwriter. He made his debut as a lyricist through '' Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal.'' His song "Jaathikkathottam" from ''Thanneer Mathan Dinangal'' received critical acclaim. Suhail Koya is also the c ...

)

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Meow is narrated in a conventional way and if you are fine about that style, this one could be a fine watch". ''The Times of India'' wrote that "Both the script and the direction needed to be tighter to keep the audience interested, particularly when viewers are spoilt for choice on OTT platforms". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that ''Meow'' "is just a random sequence of events in somebody’s life that you get to watch, but you don’t really get the point of it". A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Meow is one of those films that does not hit any highs or lows, and proceeds along at a largely uneventful, even pace". Contrary to the negative reviews, a critic from ''

Manorama Online ''Malayala Manorama'' is a morning newspaper in Malayalam published from Kottayam, Kerala, India by the Malayala Manorama Company Limited. Currently headed by Mammen Mathew; it was first published as a weekly on 22 March 1888, and currently has ...

'' praised the film and said that "In short, Meow is the perfect family entertainer for this Christmas". * * *

References

{{Reflist 2020s Malayalam-language films 2021 drama films Indian drama films Indian family films Films shot in the United Arab Emirates Films shot in Abu Dhabi 2021 films Films directed by Lal Jose