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Pookkaalam Movie Review

Name: Pookkaalam Movie Review
Item: Pookkaalam
Rating: 3.5
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " Pookkaalam"

Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar

Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins

Certificate: U

Released: 08-04-2023

OTT Release: 19-05-2023

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

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CAST & CREW

Basil Joseph

Johny Antony

Vijayaraghavan

Vineeth Sreenivasan

Sooraj Kuravilangad

Anu Antony

Suhasini Maniratnam

Ganesh Raj

Midhun Murali

Sachin Warrier

Thomas Thiruvalla

Vinod Shornur

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Producer:

Vinod Shornur

Thomas Thiruvalla

Music Director:

Sachin Warrier

Editor:

Midhun Murali

Director:

Ganesh Raj

Supporting Actress:

Suhasini Maniratnam

Anu Antony

Art Director:

Sooraj Kuravilangad

Director of Photography:

Anend C Chandran

Supporting Actor:

Johny Antony

Basil Joseph

Vineeth Sreenivasan

Vijayaraghavan

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Pookkaalam is a Malayalam film released in 2023. Ganesh Raj Ganesh Raj is one of the most promising new genera >> Read More... is the director. Thomas Thiruvalla Thomas Thiruvalla is a producer from India. In 200 >> Read More... and Vinod Shornur Vinod Shornur is a South Indian producer who works >> Read More... are the producers. Sachin Warrier Sachin Warrier is an Indian composer and playback >> Read More... gave the music, and Midhun Murali Bio coming soon... >> Read More... edited the film. The cinematography is by Anend C Chandran. Sooraj Kuravilangad Bio coming soon... >> Read More... is the production designer, and Rafi Kannadiparambu is the costume designer.

Vijayaraghavan, Vineeth Sreenivasan Vineeth Srinivasan is known to the music industry >> Read More... , Basil Joseph The Malayalam actor and director Basil Joseph was >> Read More... , K.P.A.C. Leela, Anu Antony 21-year-old Annu Antony is on an elevation in her >> Read More... , Abu Salim Abu Salim is an Indian actor who mainly acts in M >> Read More... , Ganga Meera Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Jagadish, Johny Antony Born to C. J. Antony and Liduwa Antony in Changana >> Read More... , Arun Kurian Arun Kurian is a well-known Actor from the Malayal >> Read More... , Roshan Mathew Roshan Mathew is a young Indian actor who made his >> Read More... , V. Suresh Thampanoor Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, V. Suresh Tham >> Read More... , Harish Pengan Harish Pengam, a renowned film actor, hails from a >> Read More... , Kanakalatha, Shebin Benson Shebin Benson is an Indian actor who works in the >> Read More... , and Sarath Sabha Saratha Sabha is a prominent actor in the Indian f >> Read More... are the film’s cast.

Plot

Ittoop (Vijayaraghavan) is a man in the age of nineties who has been married to Kochuthresiya (KPAC Leela) for almost 80 years. There are many members in their family, including their children and grandchildren. Till now, they have lived a happy life without any fights. Both of them show care for tiny things about each other.

Their granddaughter, Elsy ( Annu Antony Annu Antony is an Indian actress working in the Ma >> Read More... ), is getting married, and her wedding preparations are in full swing. Things become interesting when Ittoop finds a letter sent to his wife, Kochuthresiya, over 50 years ago. His children and grandchildren ignore this, but Ittoop becomes furious. He decides to file a divorce and hires a lawyer, Jikku Mon (Basil Joseph). His granddaughter, Elsy, tries to find out the truth and the person who wrote the letter. She takes the help of lawyer Jikku Mon.

Who wrote the letter to Kochuthresiya? What effect will this incident have on Elsy’s marriage?

Star Performance

After Ekalavyan (1993) and Roudram (2008), Vijayaraghavan's performance as a 100-year-old man is outstanding in this film. His expressions, makeup, walks, and posture look perfect on screen. He is the strength of this film from start to finish. KPAC Leela gives her best and does not hesitate in any of the scenes. Even at such an age, Leela gave an electrifying performance.

Annu Antony looks decent on the screen. She makes the film interesting by finding a solution to the rift between her grandparents. She shows all her emotions according to the situation.

Basil Joseph and Johny Antony make the film entertaining by adding comedy. Vineeth Sreenivasan, who played the role of a judge, makes the film impressive through his dialogue delivery. Abu Salim and Jagadish gave decent performances.

Analysis

Director Ganesh Raj returns after a gap of seven years with this beautiful romantic drama. The story of Pookkaalam is very unique. The director has crafted all the scenes beautifully by mixing old and young actors. Pookkaalam, which translates to season of flowers, is based on a real incident that happened in Italy. The scene in which Ittoop calls all the family members and shows them his wife’s love letter is superb.

Besides emotional scenes, Sarath Sabha, Johny Antony, and Basil Joseph make the viewers laugh through their comedy. The first half seems to be a little bit away from the main subject. The second half is superb and connects with the viewers. It takes the film to another level. The makeup artist deserves a lot of appreciation for the transformation of Vijayaraghavan. The cinematography by Anand C Chandran captures all the emotional and comedic scenes perfectly. The songs by Sachin Warrier make the film’s atmosphere pleasant.

What’s There?

• Husband decides to take divorce in the age of nineties.

• Old and young actors.

• Unique story.

• Emotional scenes.

• Sarath Sabha, Johny Antony, and Basil Joseph’s comedy.

• Elderly couple relationship.

• Vijayaraghavan’s performance.

• Superb cinematography.

• Pleasant songs.

What’s Not There?

• Weak dialogues.

• The film does not explore some of the supporting actors perfectly.

• Comedy does not work in some scenes.

Verdict

Pookkaalam beautifully shows elderly couple relationships and family relations. The first half has fun elements, and the second half moves the viewers emotionally.