Anchakkallakokkan Porattu
A sure shot for movie buffs who would love to watch something different from the normal mainstream cinema filled with multiple action sequences.
Before watching the movie I made a visit to Ullas Chembans short film Pambichi to understand his style of making. After watching the short film I came to the conclusion that the director has great potential for making a commercial entertainer.
Coming to the movie, Anchakkallakokkan name itself sounds interesting and mysterious and was looking forward to see what treat director has offered the audience.
Set in the backdrop of Kerala Karnataka border,we can notice influence of Telugu films and Folklore art Theyyam in the movie which he has portrayed in his short film also.
The movie moves through the perspective of Lukmans character who got his first posting to the Police Station in Border area of Kerala Karnataka.
The story revolves around a murder of a landlord that takes place in the village during the election campaign period followed by the police investigation and how Lukman finds the real truth behind the murder and the hands behind it.
The characters played by Chemban Vinod Jose,a senior policeman in a never before seen facial avatar gained attention with his powerful performance.
Lukman played his character naturally and no shades of his role in Unda was noticed. Merin Mary Philips character in the movie was totally a misfit to the story were she had nothing to do. Sreejith Ravis performance as a cunning womaniser landlord was amazing.
Merin Jose Pottakkal(Angamaly Diaries fame) and his brother as Gillappi Brothers,local country boys steal the show with their language accent,dance moves and terrific action sequences throughout the movie and it will be a break for both the artists who played their characters. Their characters got influenced from Western Cowboy styles.
Manikandan Achari,Senthil,RJ Murugan,Megha Thresiamma Thomas and Jojis(Fahadhs brother in Joji movie) performance also stands out in the movie.
When coming to behind the screen performances,Ullas Chemban has convincingly put his vision into screens along with Vikil Venu who has penned the movie,Music by Manikandan Achari synced well in the emotional areas and BGMs in action sequences was a different experience. Cinematography by Ambro and cuts by Rohit V S made the movie a stand out action treat for the audience.
A watchable movie with a different style of making.
Rating - 3/5.
