When Unni Mukundan and Tovino Thomas locked horns in THIS movie

In the middle of the recent ‘Narivetta’ controversy, let’s revisit the time when Unni Mukundan and Tovino Thomas faced off on screen — not as friends, but as bitter rivals. Though both actors are now among Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated names, many might forget that they once clashed dramatically in the 2016 action thriller ‘Style’.Directed by Binu Sadanandan, ‘Style’ showcased Unni Mukundan as the heroic Tom, a passionate car tuner, while Tovino Thomas took on a villainous dual role as both Edgar Kelly and his father, Fletcher Kelly.

Plot that pitted hero against villain

In ‘Style’, the story revolves around Tom, who falls in love with Diya, played by Priyanka Kandwal. However, a minor car accident brings the powerful and dangerous Edgar into their lives. What follows is an escalating rivalry between Tom and Edgar, leading to Edgar’s eventual humiliation — a storyline packed with action, tension, and emotional stakes.The supporting cast included Balu Varghese as DiCaprio (aka Kapra) and Ilhan as Jerry, adding humor and camaraderie to the high-stakes drama. Released on January 2, 2016, ‘Style’ turned out to be a commercial success, marking both Unni Mukundan and Tovino’s places as rising stars to watch in the Malayalam film industry.

If you are planning to watch this action flick, just take a look at our review. ETimes gave ‘Style’ a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5 and our official review read, “Tovino Thomas manages to steal the show, especially during his solo sequences, when he’s not in the middle of an ego brawl with Tom.

While the action sequences do pack a punch, it could have been trimmed. For instance, the first 10 seconds of the encounter between Edgar and Tom makes more impact than the following five minutes of goon bashing.

The visualisation of Jassie Gift-composed songs is a treat to watch. Sinoj P Ayyappan has done a commendable job in presenting a captivating fare.”

On the work front, Unni Mukundan’s previous outing was ‘Get Set Baby’ and Tovino Thomas’ recent outing is ‘Narivetta’.