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Mumbai Police Movie Review

Name: Mumbai Police Movie Review
Item: Mumbai Police
Rating: 3.5
Author: Giridharan M

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Review for the film " Mumbai Police"

Runtime: 02 Hour 25 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 03-05-2013

Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama

Similar To: Anjaam Vedham, Aaraam Pathiraa, The Legend, Lelam 2

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CAST & CREW

Rahman

Captain Raju

Harish Uthaman

Jayasurya

Nihal Pillai

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Riyaz Khan

R Diwakaran

Aparna Nair

Deepa Vijayan

Hima Davis

Maria Roy

Shweta Menon

Rosshan Andrrews

Mahesh Narayanan

Gopi Sundar

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Music Director:

Gopi Sundar

Editor:

Mahesh Narayanan

Director:

Rosshan Andrrews

Supporting Actress:

Shweta Menon

Aparna Nair

Hima Davis

Aparna Nair

Deepa Vijayan

Maria Roy

Deepa Vijayan

Shweta Menon

Maria Roy

Hima Davis

Director of Photography:

R Diwakaran

Supporting Actor:

Nihal Pillai

Riyaz Khan

Captain Raju

Harish Uthaman

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Jayasurya

Actor:

Rahman

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Released in 2023, the Malayalam-language film Mumbai Police Click to look into! >> Read More... is a thriller packed with mystery and suspense. It is a film that was made for success at the box office with its intensity and its jaw-dropping elements. The film was directed by Rosshan Andrrews Rosshan Andrrews is an Indian film director of Mal >> Read More... , and the screenplay was written by Bobby-Sanjay. The film follows a gripping story of a police officer who suffers an accident that changes the trajectory of his life completely.

The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran is one among the bubbly actor >> Read More... , Jayasurya and Rahman in the lead roles. It also stars Kunchan, Aparna Nair Aparna Nair’s brush with films came much earlier t >> Read More... , and Deepa Vijayan Deepa Vijayan is a famous TV anchor of Malayalam i >> Read More... and Hima Davis Hima Davis is a beautiful Malayalam Actress cum Da >> Read More... who take up supporting roles.

Plot

"Mumbai Police" is the name given to a dynamic trio of three police officers and best friends in Ernakulam, Kerala, consisting of ACP Antony Moses or "Rascal", ACP Aryan John Jacob, and Commisioner Farhan Aman. When ACP Aryan gets killed by a sniper during an Awards Ceremony, ACP Antony takes it upon himself to find his killer. He does so, but before he can disclose the name to his friend Farhan, he suffers an accident that leads to partial memory loss.

The story revolves around how Antony, with the help of Farhan, begins to piece back his memory to resolve the case of the murder of his best friend. As the plot builds, we see elements of self-discovery, love, friendship, and even betrayal. You can find yourself rooting for Antony as he struggles with the case and with himself, his sexuality, his condition, and his life after the accident.

Star Performance

"Star-studded" would be an apt word to describe the cast of this film, which stars big names like Jayasurya and Prithviraj in the lead roles. While they do add credibility to the film, they also bring an intensity that is necessary for the plot.

As for Prithviraj, this is one of his best works so far. He brings a duality to the role of ACP Antony. On the one hand, he is violent, cheap, and a womanizer, a "rascal" in the true sense of the word. On the other hand, we see an earnestness within him as he works towards finding his best friend's murderer whilst simultaneously struggling with the changes in his life all at once. You can feel an almost reluctant relatability towards him.

Both Rahman and Jayasurya have showcased brilliant talent on screen. The cast, including the supporting actors, truly really takes this movie towards perfection. Hima Davis, the debutante in this film, has done promising work.

Analysis

Mumbai Police is a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first shot to the last one. The plot is complex but executed well, which makes it a hard one to dislike. Bobby-Sanjay have meticulously picked up every thread of the film and tied them down with conviction.

The cinematography is power-packed to match the theme of the film. R. Diwakaran and Mahesh Narayanan have delivered with visuals that complement the plot, and will make you feel like you are a part of a mystery that is unfolding all around you. Also, the background score Gopi Sundar by Gopi Sundar is the perfect accompniment to the film.

Mumbai Police comes under the neo-noir genre of films, which is already something the Malayalam film industry does well. It starts off seeming like a typical mystery-thriller-suspense-action film, but as it progresses we find out of the box elements that make the film unique and one of a kind. One standout feature of the film is the exploration of homosexuality and internalized homophobia in context to Antony character, a stark contrast to his "rascal-like" portrayal in the beginning of the film. It also manages to contradict sexual stereotypes in a delicate way.

The film is not at all a straightforward narrative, but director Rosshan Andrrews has taken great care to make it a well-executed one, and that can be seen throughout the course of the film. Unfortunately, it may sometimes get too fast, and hard to keep up with. Additionally, the dialogues could be better written.

What's There?

Very complex but intricate plot
Great acting by the actors

What's Not There?

Too fast at times
Dialogues are forgettable

Verdict

Mumbai Police is a story that will take aa hold of you fromt the very first scene and will not let go until the very end, where it will leave you with a sense of acceptance and contentment with the end. It is a film packed with everything from thrill to drama to great acting and even touching scenes that are sure to make you feel warm inside. A must watch, for sure.

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