Purusha Pretham

Director Krishand outdoes himself once again in his third outing which centres around a loophole within the justice system. Purusha Pretham is such an outstanding package of a film - it has incredible performances, unique shots and camera angles, a fantastic score (by Ajmal Hasbullah), humour that arises organically within the screenplay, and even elements of a procedural thriller. In a style that worked wonders in Aavasavyuham, Krishand his writer Ajith Haridas put together a biting satire on the police and judicial systems, delivering comedy, thrills, and drama in equal measure. Purusha Pretham marks Krishand's direct entry into the commercial side of cinema, and without a doubt, this would have absolutely worked in theatres, probably emerging a sleeper hit.

I can't help but the laud the ENTIRE CAST - special mentions to Prashant Alexander, Jagadeesh, Jeo Baby, Darshana, and Devaki - for delivering brilliant performances. Those quick cuts (of hospital reports & bills, FIR copies, engagement invites, and newspaper clippings) were a nice touch, adding important details in such a diminutive way. The green and red colours (as seen on the poster) are prominent especially in the night shots, giving the film a neo-noir treatment. There's also the unconventional placement of characters on either edges of the frame. The attempt to create a distinct audio-visual palette is quite evident and the hip-hop & synth-infused music, I thought, was a terrific decision. I look forward to the day Krishand decides to collaborate with one of the Big Ms.

Wow! Just wow! A one-of-a-kind attempt in Malayalam Cinema or even Indian cinema. An experimental film and a successful experiment too. It literally takes the police procedural genre for a twist with a good mix of comedy and mystery. There are a lot of one-liners and situational comedies that will make you laugh. The performances are all too good and the soundtrack is just too good. Cannot wait for the soundtrack and songs to come out. Don't think too much guys. Just try this film and have a good laugh forgetting everything. This was the funniest movie to come out this year after Romancham. Highly recommended.

Malayalam cinema is reaching new heights with its recent releases, such as Romancham and Purusha Pretham. It's becoming increasingly clear that a movie's success depends on a combination of strong performances, a compelling script, and exceptional background scores, rather than just relying on the presence of a superstar.

One of the most underrated actors in Malayalam cinema is Prasanth Alexander, who has been a familiar face to Malayalees for some time but has not been given the chance to play lead roles until now. His performance in this movie is truly sensational, and credit goes to the director for choosing him to play the lead character.

It's also worth mentioning the exceptional background score of the film, which leaves the viewer speechless.

All in all, this movie stands out as one of the best releases in Malayalam cinema this year.

Krishand, the upcoming promising director once again mesmerized me with his new outcome, Purusha Pretham (Male Ghost). Unlike Vrithaakrithiyilulla Chathuram, Aavasavyooham Krishand changes his path into a neo-noir like crime, drama, or comedy thriller. I love the way of his narrative style and storytelling pattern. The movie talks about the life of a policeman named Sebastian (not only about his own story but also there lies the lives of entire police officers) who is on an investigation or quest to find out the traces and background of an unidentified dead body. Initially, that was not his intention but when the character of Darshana Rajendran comes he was insisted on doing so. The film also projects the inefficiency of the police departments while carrying such kind of issue. Great applause for the wonderful performance from Alexander Prasanth who did the role of Sebastian. Along with him, I love the acting of Jagadeesh who is well fitted in the character of a civil police officer, Dileep. Not only these two guys all the other characters justified their roles pretty well. When it comes to the technical side of the movie I feel strange about the disparate framing of the shots. The character is placed at one corner of the frame and other areas are completely vacant. I feel awful at the initial moment but when the movie goes nothing bothered me at all. The background score comes at regular intervals and feels some kind of rap mode in me. Comic scenes are not used intentionally but the humor revolving around those characters makes me laugh at some points. I like the film because of the disparate way of portrayal. A good, experimental one and surely a study material for the novices who are about to come to the industry.

In his third directorial venture, the ingenious Krishand has yet again surpassed himself with Purusha Pretham, a cinematic gem that explores a legal loophole in the justice system. This exceptional film offers a seamless blend of impeccable performances, avant-garde camera angles, a captivating musical score, well-crafted humor, and the thrilling elements of a procedural thriller. Purusha Pretham defies categorization and embraces a surreal spontaneity that is both intriguing and cohesive. Krishand's mastery of the art of filmmaking is evident in every frame of this uproarious masterpiece that perfectly captures the chaos of life's unpredictable twists and turns. The movie encapsulates numerous themes and genres with a finesse that leaves the audience in fits of laughter from start to finish. Krishand's talent deserves to be celebrated, and Purusha Pretham is a testament to his cinematic prowess.