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Pakalum Paathiraavum Movie Review

Name: Pakalum Paathiraavum Movie Review
Item: Pakalum Paathiraavum
Rating: 2.5
Author: Smitha Joseph

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Review for the film " Pakalum Paathiraavum"

Streaming On: Zee 5

Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min

Certificate: UA

Released: 03-03-2023

Genre: Action, Thriller, Family

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

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CAST & CREW

Guru Somasundaram

Kunchacko Boban

Ullas Pandalam

Faiz Siddik

Ajai Vasudev

Riyas K Badhar

Stephen Devassy

Gokulam Gopalan

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Producer:

Gokulam Gopalan

Music Director:

Stephen Devassy

Editor:

Riyas K Badhar

Director:

Ajai Vasudev

Director of Photography:

Faiz Siddik

Supporting Actor:

Kunchacko Boban

Ullas Pandalam

Guru Somasundaram

Seetha Parthiban

Gokulam Gopalan

Rajisha Vijayan

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Pakalum Paathiraavum is a Malayalam film released in 2023. Ajai Vasudev Ajay Vasudev is an Indian film director who has wo >> Read More... is the director, and Gokulam Gopalan Gokulam Gopalan has been named as A.M Gopalan, was >> Read More... is the producer. Stephen Devassy Stephen Devassy is a music artist who started from >> Read More... gave the music, and Riyas K. Badhar edited the film. The cinematography is by Faiz Siddik Faiz Siddik is a famous film cinematographer from >> Read More... . Joseph Nellickal Joseph Nellikkal is a master of visual aesthetics. >> Read More... is the production designer, and Ayesha Shafeer Sait is the costume designer.

Rajisha Vijayan, Kunchako Boban, Manoj KU, and Guru Somasundharam play lead roles. Gokulam Gopalan, Seetha, Bibin George Bibin George is an Indian actor and screenwriter. >> Read More... , Ullas Pandalam Ullas Pandalam is an Indian film actor, popular am >> Read More... , Jagadish, and Tamizh play supporting roles.

Plot

Pakalum Paathiraavum starts with the police looking for Maoists hiding in the forests of Wayanad. The whole Wayanad village is threatened by Maoists. In this village, Vareed (Manoj KU) lives with his wife Maria (Seetha) and daughter Mercy (Rajisha Vijayan). The family is poor with a burden of loans. Mercy is extremely unhappy with her alcoholic father and mother, who supports him.

However, things become interesting when a stranger arrives at their house. Michael (Kunchako Boban), a nature photographer, stops in the village of Wayanad while traveling from Kochi to Mysore. His bike suddenly stops working, and he asks the family to stay at their house till the morning. Mercy agrees with it, and she starts to clean the room where Michael will stay. However, she discovers that Michael has a bag full of money and gold jewelry. Mercy also finds a gun later. She thinks that he is a Maoist or a criminal with illegal money.

What will Mercy and his family do now?

Star Performance

Rajisha’s performance is the best compared to the other actors. She shows all the emotions perfectly. Manoj KU, famous for the film Thinkalazcha Nischayam, gave a superb performance in this film. He has received a lot of praise in his recent movie Iratta. Guru Somasundharam, who played the role of police officer Janaki Raman, gave a powerful performance. His dialogue delivery is excellent. His performance, especially in the ending, is outstanding. Kunchako Boban looks stunning in the character of Michael.

Analysis

The film Pakalum Paathiraavum is full of suspense. It is based on The 2018 Kannada film Aa Karaala Ratri Click to look into! >> Read More... , directed by Dayal Padmanabhan Dayal Padmanabhan is a Kannada movie director, who >> Read More... . The main focus is on Mercy, who is tired of her life. The first half is about the introduction of police officer Janaki Raman, Mercy, and other characters. The real entertainment begins in the second half after the entry of Michael. There are many scenes that keep the viewers on tenterhooks. Stephen Devassy’s music creates a thrilling atmosphere.

By the time the real climax begins in the second half, the film becomes dull for the viewers. There are many twists and turns, but they do not work well. The director has not used the necessary elements to create a powerful impact. The slow-motion pictures and loud background music in some scenes are irritating. The extra background music for each character is not impressive and seems unnecessary. The film also has some incomplete parts.

What’s There?

• Rajisha Vijayan (Mercy) disturbed life.

• Suspense, thrill, and twists.

• Real entertainment begins in the second half.

• Inspired by the 2018 Kannada film Aa Karaala Ratri.

• Police searching for Maoists.

• Excellent music.

• Rajisha Vijayan and Manoj KU’s performance.

What’s Not There?

• The first half is dull.

• Weak twists and turns.

• Lack of exciting elements.

• Loud background music.

• Some scenes appear to be incomplete.

Verdict

Pakalum Paathiraavum is a film with a weak first half. The film creates excitement among the viewers only after the post-interval. However, you must try this film because of Rajisha Vijayan.