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Kenalum Kinarum Movie Review

Name: Kenalum Kinarum Movie Review
Item: Kenalum Kinarum
Rating: 1.5
Author: Giridharan M

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Review for the film " Kenalum Kinarum"

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 28-06-2018

Genre: Romance, Drama

Similar To: Anjaam Vedham, Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam, Gandharva Jr., Tyson Malayalam

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CAST & CREW

Anwar Aman

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Music Director:

Anwar Aman

Shefeeq Rahman

Director:

Mammy Century

Costume Designer:

Abbas Panavally

Art Director:

Abilash Muthukad

Lyricist:

Shefeeq Rahman

Bapu Vavad

Director of Photography:

TS Baabu

Executive Producer:

NA Muhamed Kutty

Nazeerali Kuzhikkadan

Associate Director:

R Thankaraj

M Ramesh Kumaar

Production Manager:

Tomy Alumkal

Screenplay Writer:

Mammy Century

Story Writer:

Mammy Century

Makeup Artist:

CM Jayan

Playback Singer:

Nazeer Minnale

Public Relations Officer:

Aymanam Sajan

Title Designer:

Gireesh Anayadi

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Kenalum Kinarum Click to look into! >> Read More... is a 2018 Indian Malayalam drama directed by Mammy Century. The film’s producer is NA Mohammedkutty (NA Mammooty). The screenplay is also by Mammy Century. The film’s story is by K K Surendran. Anwar Aman Bio coming soon... >> Read More... gave the music and the background score. The cinematography is by TS Baabu. Bapu Vavad and Shefeeq Rahman are the lyricists. The associate directors are R Thankaraj and M Ramesh Kumaar.

Santhakumari and Jaffer Idukki Jaffer Idukki is a Movie actor. He was born in Ind >> Read More... are the leading cast. Kanakalatha, Saju Kodiyan Saju Kodiyan is a famous comedy actor in Malayalam >> Read More... , V. Suresh Thampanoor Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, V. Suresh Tham >> Read More... , and Tini Tom Tini Tom is a famous Indian movie actor, TV awards >> Read More... play supporting roles.

Plot

Kenalum Kinarum is about a poor old woman. She has limited means for her survival. Every day, she has to walk down the hill to fetch water from the well owned by the panchayat. The condition of her hut is terrible. It is in great need of maintenance. But she has no money to afford the maintenance expenses. One day, a well-wisher advises her to take a loan from the government. She decides to do this. She applies for a government loan to repair and restore her shack. However, the corrupt officers reject her application and deny her permission to grant the loan. They ask her for bribes. She has no money to pay such bribes. Upon learning this, her employer, a retired army colonel, decides to teach a memorable lesson to these corrupt officers. Will the retired colonel succeed in doing this? Will the old woman be able to raise the loan? What mischievous things will these corrupt offices do to the retired colonel?

Star Performance

Shanthakumari gave an excellent performance. She executed the old woman's character very well, with all the required emotions. Jaffer Idukki, Saju Kodiyan, and Tini Tom did everything. However, there are some newcomers in the film who fail at acting. They gave an average performance.

Analysis

Flim Kenalum Kinarum depicts corruption in the government system. The movie is said to be a Malayalam Version of director Shyam Benegal‘s Well Done Abba, in which Boman Irani played the lead role. The film seems to be dragged out very much. It could be a 15-minute short film, but the makers have extended it to 110 minutes. The second half seems a bit more engaging. It has a combination of romance and some politics. It also includes an item song. The old guys sneering at women add a comedic theme to the film.

The makers of this film seem to be big supporters of the current government, as the story seems to criticize the Congress party and praise the current government.

What’s There?

• Ultimate performance by Shanthakumari.

• Deals with the corruption in the government system.

• The second half of the movie is a bit more engaging.

What's Not There?

• The film's runtime is long. The parallel story track is useless.

• The new cast gave average performances.

• Weak editing.

Verdict

Kenalum Kinarum means Colonel and the well, and this is what the whole film is all about. The makers have extended the runtime unnecessarily, which felt like hours long. However, it gives a good lesson about how to deal with the corrupt government system. People who are into politics should watch this film. It is a one-time watch film.

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