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Sofi Movie Review

Name: Sofi Movie Review
Item: Sofi
Rating: 3
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " Sofi"

Runtime: 02 Hour 09 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 06-01-2023

Genre: Romance, Drama

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

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CAST & CREW

Aneesh Ravi

Cobra Rajesh

Harisree Martin

Malayil Harshad

AS Dinesh

Anoop Muthikkavil

Tinu Thomas

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Producer:

Joby Vayalunkal

Music Director:

RR Brothers

Abel Jolly

Editor:

Tinu Thomas

Director:

Joby Vayalunkal

Costume Designer:

Archa Bharathan

Art Director:

Ananthu Mohan

Director of Photography:

Anoop Muthikkavil

Stunt Director:

AS Dinesh

Still Photographer:

AS Dinesh

Production Controller:

Kishore Purakkattiri

Screenplay Writer:

Joby Vayalunkal

Olla Prakash

Makeup Artist:

Aneesh Palode

Malayil Harshad

Public Relations Officer:

AS Dinesh

Supporting Actor:

Cobra Rajesh

Badari

Kiran Sariga

Sunil Nagpara

Aneesh Ravi

Swati Tyagi

Dibin V

Sajin Sariga

Diagowda

Rajina

Vishnu Sahasra

Dhanuja Reddy

Prasanth Kayamkulam

Syed Aslam

Harisree Martin

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Sofi is an unusual romance directed by debutante Joby Valayaunkal. The movie is produced by Joby Valayaunkal under the banner of Valayaunkal Films. Anoop Muthikkavil Bio coming soon... >> Read More... is the cinematographer, while Tinu Thomas Bio coming soon... >> Read More... supervises the editing department. RR Brothers and Abel Jolly have given the music for this movie. The film got a theatrical release on 6 January 2023. The film stars Swathi Tyagi and Dipin in lead roles. They are supported by Danuja, Aneesh Ravi Aneesh Ravi is a Malayalam Television actor, ancho >> Read More... , Harisree Martin Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , AS Dinesh Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Tinu Thomas etc.

Plot:

Sofi is the story of Joekuttan aka Jo. His world turns upside down as he falls head over heels for Sofi, who is 38 years old. Sofi is yearning for true love in her life, but little does she realize in what way will she experience it. This movie explores this unusual love and proves that love knows no limits, and certainly no bar.

Star Performances:

The filmmaker Joby should be praised for having the courage to make a movie on such a sensitive subject. Not every filmmaker decides to choose a subject as unique as this for his debut. But Joby had other plans.

Apart from Joby, the lead pair deserve equal appreciation for doing full justice to their roles.

Analysis:

A love story with an age gap? Not a very nice subject to pick up. Especially when the boy is much, much younger than the woman. Not many filmmakers, even in the Malayalam industry would be courageous enough to choose such a subject for their movie, forget making it their debut project.

But not Joby Valayaunkal, who decided to do the unthinkable with ‘Sofi.’ Now it is not that there have been zero instances of such projects in the past. Hindi projects like ‘ Astitva Story soon >> Read More... ’ [the TV series] and ‘ Nishabd Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ did try in this direction. However, ‘Sofi’ is a daunting project, even for an industry as bold and creative as the Malayalam one.

With such projects, the first task is to ensure that the movie depicts the emotional nuances right instead of going astray. On that note, Joby has made an honest effort, though some sequences were not very impressive.

However,‘Sofi’ is not completely a flawless product. Despite being some 2 hours and 10 minutes long, there are a few sequences in this movie that seem like a drag. As mentioned before, some sequences almost mocked the very premise of the movie. However, leaving that aside, ‘Sofi’ is a bold film that does not disappoint.

What’s There?

Honest performances from the lead pair of Swathi and Dipin
A bold subject presented without malice
Earnest debut from director Joby Valayaunkal

What’s Not There?

Lack of crisp editing
Boring sequences

Verdict:

‘Sofi’ is an adult movie that has more focus on narrative, and less on vulgarity. It could have chosen the easier path, but the director thankfully did not. If you have a knack for the unconventional, do watch this film!