Here is my take on the Most Awaited Malayalam Movie till date:
I went to the theater with a lot of expectations.The magical trio of MT-Hariharan-Mammootty is working together after a span of 2 decades. Oscar Winner Resul Pookutty, Ace Stuntman Revi Dewan, 6 time National award winner Sreekar Parasad, Legendary Musician Ilayaraja and ONV among the title card.My expectations grew again.. And to my pleasant surprise, the movie passed the expectation barrier with a distinction.
About the movie- It is a tiny piece from the Indian History... The East India Company is imposing huge taxes on the common people. They have got many small greedy kings with them. But there are some others like Pazhasi Raja, who decides to fight with them with the small manpower which they have. Here Pazhassi Raja is taking on a Gorilla was against the British with the help of tribal soldiers whose leader is Thalakkal Chanthu.. British Governor then signs a peace treaty with Pazhassi because of the setbacks...But they fails to follow the treaty and this angers Pazhassi. Then he decides to restart his war against them.. Pazhasiyude Sainyathile Pramukharudeyellam Thalakku Britishukar Vila Idunnu...How long can they fight against the mighty British Army???? this is the story in a nutshell... Performances- Mammootty has got a meaty role after a long gap and he did it with ease. He once again proved that nobody can beat him in Dialogue delivery. Sarathkumar has done a very good job, especially in the action scenes. His muscles are cool Manoj K Jayan has got a role of his life time, on par with Sargam. Padmapriya as Neeli(Manoj's fiancé) resembles Vijayasanti in the action sequences. Her break down scene was the best piece of acting in this whole movie Kaniha was cute as Kaitheri Makkam. She did a commendable job. All others from Suman, Devan, Jagathi, Suresh Krishna,Thilakan, Captain Raju, Mamukkoya, Jagadeesh etc...did their parts well. After a long gap, I have seen a casting based on actors, not STARS.
My Favourite scene-
Spoiler: Thooki Kollan Povumbol Devan Makanodu "Ninaku Pedi Undo??" Makan " Illa acha" Devan "Pedikkaruthu, Nammal Pedichal Athu Ivarude Vijayam Aavum"
Direction and technical departments: Hariharan has done it again. He will get all the main awards next summer...period. He lifted the benchmark for classics once again. Age is not a barrier for quality script, MT has proved it once again. S N Swamy and co should take a leaf from it. Action scenes were the best in Malayalam. Editing and Photography were world class. Music was on par with Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Lyrics were meaningful, unlike OSAMA and Bootham kind of craps. I am not gonna list the positives from the movie as it is almost the entire movie apart from 3-4 scenes.
Negatives- 2 fight scenes by Mammooka (Misusing the ropes)..other than that it is a perfect movie
Last but not the least. It is a true story, so we should not expect Pazhasi to kill all the British people and Free India from the British. I heard some comments like that.
Verdict- Another masterpiece from the master of masterpieces
I went to the theater with a lot of expectations.The magical trio of MT-Hariharan-Mammootty is working together after a span of 2 decades. Oscar Winner Resul Pookutty, Ace Stuntman Revi Dewan, 6 time National award winner Sreekar Parasad, Legendary Musician Ilayaraja and ONV among the title card.My expectations grew again.. And to my pleasant surprise, the movie passed the expectation barrier with a distinction.
About the movie- It is a tiny piece from the Indian History... The East India Company is imposing huge taxes on the common people. They have got many small greedy kings with them. But there are some others like Pazhasi Raja, who decides to fight with them with the small manpower which they have. Here Pazhassi Raja is taking on a Gorilla was against the British with the help of tribal soldiers whose leader is Thalakkal Chanthu.. British Governor then signs a peace treaty with Pazhassi because of the setbacks...But they fails to follow the treaty and this angers Pazhassi. Then he decides to restart his war against them.. Pazhasiyude Sainyathile Pramukharudeyellam Thalakku Britishukar Vila Idunnu...How long can they fight against the mighty British Army???? this is the story in a nutshell... Performances- Mammootty has got a meaty role after a long gap and he did it with ease. He once again proved that nobody can beat him in Dialogue delivery. Sarathkumar has done a very good job, especially in the action scenes. His muscles are cool Manoj K Jayan has got a role of his life time, on par with Sargam. Padmapriya as Neeli(Manoj's fiancé) resembles Vijayasanti in the action sequences. Her break down scene was the best piece of acting in this whole movie Kaniha was cute as Kaitheri Makkam. She did a commendable job. All others from Suman, Devan, Jagathi, Suresh Krishna,Thilakan, Captain Raju, Mamukkoya, Jagadeesh etc...did their parts well. After a long gap, I have seen a casting based on actors, not STARS.
My Favourite scene-
Spoiler: Thooki Kollan Povumbol Devan Makanodu "Ninaku Pedi Undo??" Makan " Illa acha" Devan "Pedikkaruthu, Nammal Pedichal Athu Ivarude Vijayam Aavum"
Direction and technical departments: Hariharan has done it again. He will get all the main awards next summer...period. He lifted the benchmark for classics once again. Age is not a barrier for quality script, MT has proved it once again. S N Swamy and co should take a leaf from it. Action scenes were the best in Malayalam. Editing and Photography were world class. Music was on par with Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Lyrics were meaningful, unlike OSAMA and Bootham kind of craps. I am not gonna list the positives from the movie as it is almost the entire movie apart from 3-4 scenes.
Negatives- 2 fight scenes by Mammooka (Misusing the ropes)..other than that it is a perfect movie
Last but not the least. It is a true story, so we should not expect Pazhasi to kill all the British people and Free India from the British. I heard some comments like that.
Verdict- Another masterpiece from the master of masterpieces