Reviews generally highlight the film's reliance on "glamour" scenes and suggestive dialogue.

The success of "Ennathoni" and other B-grade Malayalam films raises questions about the evolving tastes and preferences of audiences. With the proliferation of digital platforms, viewers have access to a vast array of content, including international films and web series.

: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) intensified its crackdown on the "bit" culture.

Modern movie reviews for independent Malayalam cinema have abandoned standard commercial metrics like "entertainment value," "comedy tracks," or "star power." Instead, contemporary reviews evaluate independent works based on:

: Many of these movies were actually dubbed versions of Tamil or Telugu adult films, or mainstream films that had "bits" (explicit scenes) edited into them for local distribution in "C-class" theaters.