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Anchakkallakokkan Movie Review

Name: Anchakkallakokkan Movie Review
Item: Anchakkallakokkan
Rating: 2
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " Anchakkallakokkan"

Runtime: 02 Hours 28 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 15-03-2024

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime

Similar To: The Suspect List, Lelam 2, Aaraam Pathiraa, Ottakkomban

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CAST & CREW

Lukman Avaran

Manikandan R Achari

Sreejith Ravi

Arun Mohan

Megha Thomas

Merin Philip

Vikil Venu

Rohit VS Variyath

Manikandan Ayyappa

Chemban Vinod Jose

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Producer:

Chemban Vinod Jose

Music Director:

Manikandan Ayyappa

Editor:

Rohit VS Variyath

Writer:

Vikil Venu

Supporting Actress:

Merin Philip

Megha Thomas

Director of Photography:

Arun Mohan

Supporting Actor:

Manikandan R Achari

Lukman Avaran

Sreejith Ravi

Chemban Vinod Jose

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Anchakkallakokkan is a dark comedy written and directed by Ullas Chemban. Vikil Venu Bio coming soon... >> Read More... has co-written the script for this movie. Chemban Vinod Jose Chemban Vinod, who was originally named Vinod Jose >> Read More... is the producer of this film. This film has been distributed under the banner of Chembosky Motion Pictures. Armo is the cinematographer, while Rohit VS Variyath Bio coming soon... >> Read More... is the editor of this film. This film has an ensemble cast of Lukman Avaran Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Chemban Vinod Jose, Megha Thomas Megha Thresiamma Thomas, aka Megha Thomas, is a Ma >> Read More... , Manikandan R Achari, Sreejith Ravi Sreejith Ravi is a famous Malayalam movie actor an >> Read More... , Merin Phillip, Senthil Krishna Senthil Krishna is an Indian Malayalam actor. He h >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 15 March 2024.

Plot

Vasudevan is a meek constable, who has been transferred to a remote town. N Peter makes him aware of the ‘rules of the town’, and Vasudevan has to face his inner demons when a convicted criminal seeks revenge.

Star Performances

The cinematographer, as well as the actors, are the only good things about this film.

They try their best to do justice to a unique concept not many would even think of attempting.

Analysis

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This is what may have driven Ullas Chemban to make ‘Anchakkallakokkan’, a unique dark comedy that also doubles up as an action thriller. The film revolves around a local folk legend, and how it holds relevance for the meek protagonist of the movie. On that note, both producer Chemban Vinod Jose and director Ullas Chemban can pat their backs.

However, these ideas go for a toss, when it comes to execution. The camerawork creates a near-perfect setting of the era the movie is set in. The visual effects are also surprisingly good.

But when it came to the story, it was anything but impressive. Despite the performances from the ensemble cast, especially Lukman and Chemban, the narrative was messed up, and irredeemable beyond a point. The wry humor in this movie disappeared as quickly as it had come.

The movie was not very long, and yet, the viewers felt uneasy, especially during the second half. The action sequences did not look natural, and at times, even the most over the top action scenes in either Sandalwood or Tollywood looked way more realistic than this film.

The only saving grace for this film was the performances of Chemban Vinod Jose and Lukman Avaran. Both are seasoned actors, and both did their job to near perfection.

What's There?

The camerawork of this film
Good performances from Lukman Avaran and Chemban Vinod Jose

What's Not There?

Screenplay that was ruined by sloppy execution
Unimpressive editing
Bizarre sequences that held no value

Verdict

‘Anchakkallakokkan’ is another example of how even the best of concepts can take a turn for the worse if the execution is not done the right way. The camerawork and the acting performances from Chemban Vinod Jose and Lukman Avaran are the only redeemable aspects of this otherwise below-average film.

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