Just like how Malayalam audiences embraced most outsiders, best examples being Mammootty and Mohanlal, and provided them with ample opportunities that star kids seldom received, they showed patience (and continue to do so) with Asif Ali too and waited for him to deliver.
Otta movie review: Resul Pookutty's Otta, starring Asif Ali, Indrajith Sukumaran and Arjun Ashokan in the lead roles, demonstrates that even with a team of brilliant technicians and actors, a film is destined to collapse without a strong foundation comprising a well-developed story and script.
Kasargold movie review: Though Mridul Nair's Kasargold, starring Asif Ali, Sunny Wayne, and Vinayakan in the lead roles, had enough to create a memorable actioner, the film disappoints due to sloppy writing.