Malayalam cinema is not doing so well in terms of box office collections in recent times as compared to the onslaught of blockbusters from Telugu, Tamil and Kannada industries. Its young demographic of fans has expressed scathing theories and thesis-worthy Reddit posts about the inadequacy of top-tier commercial cinema in the Malayalam industry. It is natural that there was a lot of hype for Kaduva, which marked the return of filmmaker Shaji Kailas, who was known for his expertise in the action genre after 6 years.
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is reminiscent of the heyday of Malayalam mass cinema in the 1990s, when actors such as Renji Panicker, Dennis Joseph and Ranjith revolutionized the way the protagonist was portrayed on screen at large.
The film tells the story of Kaduvakunel Kuriachan (Prithviraj), a reared planter in the 90s, who ends up on his way to an alliance with IG Joseph Chandy (Vivek Oberoi), a top cop who is a political favorite. Is. A disagreement over a piano that was delivered to a nearby church, where a wrong priest was initially stationed, turns into a fight that intensifies over time, even as the main character is imprisoned. Are. The rest of the story tells of how he defeats the IG, a local SI (Kalabhavan Shajon) and the priest. Sanyuktha Menon is left with a role that doesn’t add much to the story but still turns out to be a powerful character overall.
Prithviraj, made famous by Yash in KGF films, is top-notch, full of swag and walking the path of the alpha male. His status as a real action hero among the youth group is cemented by his performances. However, by only fitting Vivek Oberoi into the stereotype of the vengeful villain, the screenplay slowly destroys any potential for a shadowy depth.
Efforts have been made to recreate the ’90s, and they look good. It is commendable how it has been ensured that the wide outdoor shots do not involve a single mobile tower, while the majority of the film is shot outdoors. Jake Bejoy’s background score lifts up some of the scenes.
Another thing to note is that the film has some references to the political scenario of 90s Kerala. This frequent disclaimer that the resemblance to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental, however, may have raised some doubts among the film’s audience. For politicians, the controversies and issues mentioned here will sound familiar and familiar to those who followed state affairs in the 90s.
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