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Nilavariyathe Movie Review

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Review for the film " Nilavariyathe"

Runtime: 2 Hours 13 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 08-12-2017

Genre: Drama

Similar To: Anjaam Vedham, Lelam 2, Gandharva Jr., Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam

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CAST & CREW

Shivani Bhai

Kalasala Babu

Indrans

Vijay Yesudas

Sajitha Madathil

Santhosh Keezhattoor

Sudheer Karamana

Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri

Bala Kumar

Manu Jagadh

Vazhoor Jose

Kanhangad Ramachandran

Sajan Kalathil

PC Mohanan

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Producer:

Biju V Mathai

Kunjambu Nair

Music Director:

Kanhangad Ramachandran

Editor:

PC Mohanan

Director:

Utpal V Nayanar

Supporting Actress:

Shivani Bhai

Sajitha Madathil

Costume Designer:

Kumar Edapal

Art Director:

Manu Jagadh

Lyricist:

Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri

KVS Kannapuram

Director of Photography:

Sajan Kalathil

Background Music:

Sreevalsan J Menon

Screenplay Writer:

Suraj Mavila

Playback Singer:

Swetha Mohan

Vijay Yesudas

Public Relations Officer:

Vazhoor Jose

Supporting Actor:

Kalasala Babu

Indrans

Santhosh Keezhattoor

Bala Kumar

Sudheer Karamana

empty:

Anumol K Manoharan

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Nilavariyathe is a 2017 Malayalam drama directed by Uthpal V. Nayanar presenting Anumol K. Manoharan and Bala in prominent roles.

Plot:

The film is set in a scenic village Kanjangad which is famous for its art form Theyyam. It attempts to throw light upon the rigid caste hierarchies and practice of untouchability that prevails in the region. How one’s caste determines the life chances that are available to him forms the crux of the story. The powerlessness of the lower castes and the suppression they suffer at the hands of the privileged castes is portrayed in the film.

Analysis:

Director Uthpal has successfully portrayed the disturbing caste structure in the rural land of Kerala. By setting the story in the land of Theyyam, an art form that is performed solely by members of the lower castes, the director and the crew successfully laid the foundational structure to weave a story on caste inequalities and suppression. The flow of the story is at many times, poignant and heart-wrenching. The movie does not fall into the category of popular cinema but has garnered commendable critic reviews. The performance of the lead actors, the cinematography and the narration is praiseworthy. The director has paid justice to the script and has captured the gruesome caste structure.

Star Performances:

The main cast and the supporting cast which includes Santhosh Keezhattoor Santhosh Keezhattoor, born on 4th February 1976, i >> Read More... , Indrans and many other veteran actors, have executed their roles beautifully. Bala who landed a prominent and noteworthy role after a break, as well as Anumol who has previously portrayed subjugated sections of the society in ‘ Njan Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ brilliantly executed the roles that were given to them. They have got into the skin of the character.

What’s there?

1. The scenic beauty of the village has been captured on the camera and lends the viewer an in-depth understanding of the village the film is set in.

2. The film has a clutch of stand-out dialogues which captures the attention of the audience.

3. The narration flows through with ease without boring the audience, even though Nilavariyathe does not fall into the popular movie category.

What’s not there?

1. Audio syncing, as well as editing errors, can be found in parts of the movie.

2. In spite of being an appreciable movie, it didn’t reach the audience due to lack of proper marketing efforts.

Verdict:

The movie is definitely worth a watch, in spite of the technical glitches, to gain an understanding of the social structures in the villages of Northern Kerala.