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Kaattu Vithachavar Movie Review

Name: Kaattu Vithachavar Movie Review
Item: Kaattu Vithachavar
Rating: 3
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " Kaattu Vithachavar"

Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 02-11-2018

Genre: Thriller, Drama

Similar To: Anjaam Vedham, Lelam 2, Gandharva Jr., The Legend

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CAST & CREW

Babu Annur

Jayaprakash Kuloor

Prakash Bare

Rajeevan Vellur

Tini Tom

Joby James

Gireesh Ambra

Biju Seenia

Raghunath Manayil

Satish Paul

Viji Abraham

Shibu Kuriakose

Suresh Achoos

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Producer:

Suresh Achoos

Shibu Kuriakose

Music Director:

Pramod Cheruvath

Editor:

Viji Abraham

Director:

Satish Paul

Costume Designer:

Raghunath Manayil

Art Director:

Biju Seenia

Pradeep Padmanabhan

Lyricist:

Gireesh Ambra

Director of Photography:

Joby James

Shibu Attukal

Supporting Actor:

Tini Tom

Deepak Raj

Rajeevan Vellur

Babu Annur

Prakash Bare

Jayaprakash Kuloor

Muhammed Asheel

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“Kaattu Vithachavar” is a film written and directed by Satheesh Paul. The film was produced by Shibu Kuriyakose. The film’s background score and music were given by Sachin Balu Bio coming soon... >> Read More... and Pramod Cheruvath, respectively. The film was co-cinematographed by Shibu Attukal and Joby James Joby James is a well-known Cinematographer from th >> Read More... and was cleverly edited by Viji Abraham Viji Abraham is a film editor in the Malayalam fil >> Read More... . The talent in the film’s cast is Prakash Bare Prakash Bare grew up in Chirakkal, in Kannur distr >> Read More... , Tini Tom Tini Tom is a famous Indian movie actor, TV awards >> Read More... , Jayaprakash Kuloor "Jayaprakash Kuloor is one of the skillful and tal >> Read More... , Babu Annur Babu Annur is an Indian film actor. He is a theate >> Read More... , Rajeevan Vellur Rajeevan Vellur is an emerging small-time actor in >> Read More... , Mohamed Asheel, Sariga Premanand, and Deepak Raj.

Plot

"Kaattu Vithachavar" is a gripping political thriller set during the 21 months of the National Emergency in Kerala from 1975 to 1977. The film follows the disappearance of P Rajan, a student arrested and allegedly tortured by the state for his political beliefs. His father, Eachara Warrier, leads a historic crusade for justice, causing unprecedented turmoil in Kerala politics. Post-Emergency, Kerala DIG Rajgopal Narayan investigates police misconduct, seeking the truth behind Rajan's fate. The film sheds light on a dark chapter in Kerala's history, portraying a society's rebellion against oppression, social disparities, and human rights violations.

Star Performance

Tini Tom and Prakash Bare did an excellent job and delivered what was needed.

Analysis

First and foremost, if we talk about the film’s storyline and direction, Satheesh Paul, did an excellent job in both fields. He took a step forward in directing techniques and used a creative and unique vision in showcasing a good storyline. The storyline is generic, and the audience has seen many movies with the same ideology as this film, but Satheesh Paul made it look different, which is a good thing. However, still, he was unable to make it surprising for the audience, as the audience occasionally was able to predict the plot twists quite easily.

Now, if we talk about the film’s acting department, then this film performs well in that area. Most of the cast was experienced and knew their work, and among them, Tini Tom and Prakash Bare did a pretty good job and delivered what was needed. The rest of the cast sometimes failed to meet the audience's expectations and reach the threshold required to make their character come to life.

Now, if we talk about the film’s music department, then Sachin Balu and Pramod Cheruvath couldn’t provide the kind of music necessary to make this film worth a watch. The music was so out of sync with the film’s action, sad, and building-up sequences that it started to irritate the audience. The music is below average and does not make the audience feel the emotion of the line going on the screen. Rather, it makes the audience leave the theatre or watch the film without the music.

Now, if we talk about the film’s cinematography, then Shibu Attukal and Joby James both did an okay job. The film’s action and some other shots seem choppy, and the technique of using quick cuts in a scene can be seen clearly. Though some of the scenes were visually stunning, the audience immensely enjoyed it.

What’s There?

• The storyline of the film is interesting.

• The acting department of the film is a plus point.

What’s Not There?

• The music in the film is terrible.

• The film’s storyline becomes predictable at times.

• The cinematography of the film is weak at times.

Verdict

The film is for people who want to enjoy a generic storyline, but with an attractive and creative vision taken by the makers. Also, the film’s acting department is excellent. However, one point should be taken under notice that the storyline becomes predictable at times. Also, if music and cinematography in a film are something that matters to you, then this film is not for you.