‘Nellikkampoyil Night Riders’: Mathew Thomas Impresses, Social Media Calls It A Fun Yet Flawed Ride

One viewer highlighted Mathew Thomas’s “superb performance” and appreciated Meenakshi Unnikrishnan’s presence on screen. The user also mentioned that Neha Nair’s music “works well,” adding to the overall mood of the film.

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‘Nellikkampoyil Night Riders’: Mathew Thomas Impresses, Social Media Calls It A Fun Yet Flawed Ride

‘Nellikkampoyil Night Riders’: Mathew Thomas Impresses, Social Media Calls It A Fun Yet Flawed Ride

The much-awaited Malayalam horror-comedy Nellikkampoyil Night Riders, starring Mathew Thomas, releases in theatres today, directed and edited by Noufal Abdullah in his directorial debut.

Blending the chills of supernatural folklore with the warmth of youthful camaraderie, the film promises a refreshing mix of humour, mystery, and spine-tingling moments.

Set in the misty village of Nellikkampoyil, the story follows Shyam — played by Mathew Thomas — and his close group of friends as they stumble upon eerie secrets buried deep within their hometown.

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Featuring a lively ensemble cast including Roshan Shanavas, Merin Philip, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, Sarath Sabha, Rony David, Abu Salim, and Noushad Ali, the film balances laughs and scares with youthful energy.

Produced by Abbas Thirunavaya, Sajin Ali, and Dipen Patel under A & H S Productions, Nellikkampoyil Night Riders is lighting up theatres across Kerala. Now, let’s take a look at what social media is saying about this spooky yet spirited entertainer.

One viewer shared their thoughts on X, writing that they watched #NightRiders and found it to be “good in the first half but poorly written in the second.” The post praised the performances of Mathew Thomas, Roshan Shanavas, and Sarath Sabha, noting that “the trio did well,” while adding that the humour “worked only partially.”

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The viewer further mentioned that the film’s initial portions were “crisp and gripping,” but “after a point, it stretches like a rubber band,” drawing comparisons to a recently released film. Summing up their review, they rated the movie 2.5 out of 5, calling it an “average” watch overall.

Another viewer praised the film, calling it “a good entertainer with an engaging plot and decent making.” They highlighted Mathew Thomas’s “superb performance” and appreciated Meenakshi Unnikrishnan’s presence on screen. The user also mentioned that Neha Nair’s music “works well,” adding to the overall mood of the film.

A viewer described #NellikkampoyilNightRiders as a “perfect fun entertainer,” applauding Mathew Thomas for his performance. The post reflected the excitement among fans who found the film to be a lively mix of humor, mystery, and youthful energy.

Film-tracking handle Kerala Box Office (@KeralaBxOffce) also shared an enthusiastic post on X, writing in Malayalam that “Sandeep Naslen has been called and told — Mathew Thomas is back!” The post added that #NightRiders is “getting superb reviews,” reflecting the strong early response the film is receiving from audiences.