# Mollywood Times Review: Naslen’s Dream of Becoming Kerala’s Greatest Horror Filmmaker Is Funny, Flawed & Totally Worth Watching!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mollywood-times-review-naslens/  
Published: 2026-06-05  
Updated: 2026-06-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, *Mollywood Times* is a Malayalam coming-of-age comedy drama that made its big screen debut on June 5, 2026. If you loved the dark wit of the director’s debut *Mukundan Unni Associates*, this one comes with a similar spirit — but wrapped in a warmer, more personal story.

## Mollywood Times Film Info

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film** | Mollywood Times |
| **Language** | Malayalam |
| **Genre** | Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama |
| **Director** | Abhinav Sunder Nayak |
| **Lead Actor** | Naslen |
| **Release Date** | June 5, 2026 |
| **Cast** | Naslen, Sharaf U Dheen, Jagadish, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan |

## What Is *Mollywood Times* About?

The film revolves around Vineeth Madhavan, a teenager from Kuttikkanam who falls head over heels in love with cinema after watching *The Mummy* as a child, and whose ultimate life goal is to become the greatest horror filmmaker in Malayalam cinema.

It’s a love letter to movies — filled with industry inside jokes, dream sequences, and the messy, glorious chaos of chasing something you care about deeply. Think of it as a [coming-of-age film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming-of-age_story) with a distinctly Kerala flavour and a film-nerd’s heart.

![Mollywood Times](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mmssllp.jpg)

## What Fans & Critics Are Saying

The first-day response online has been a healthy mix of love and honest critique:

One viewer called it a “solid film,” praising the writing for being “so good at certain points that it genuinely made me jealous,” while also applauding director Abhinav Sunder Nayak for a “strong second outing.” \

Another noted it as “a horror watch for aspiring filmmakers,” appreciating how the film shows things that happen inside the cinema industry — calling it “kinda new to see something like that.”

A third viewer found it a “good watch” with an “interesting first half” but a “much weaker later half,” noting that the length and pacing of the second half needed tightening.

The consensus? A technically well-made, genuinely charming film with an overlong runtime that tests patience — but Naslen’s performance and Abhinav’s confident direction make it well worth the trip.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Who directed *Mollywood Times* and what is it about?**

 A: *Mollywood Times* is directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and follows a teenager from Kuttikkanam whose dream is to become the greatest horror filmmaker in Malayalam cinema.

### **Q: Is *Mollywood Times* worth watching in theatres?**

 A: Yes — fans praise Naslen’s performance and the sharp first-half writing, though many note the second half could have been tighter; it’s a fun, cinephile-friendly watch overall.