This is a Malayalam language dance drama. While it is structured as a movie, the story is portrayed via Kathakali performances.
Lovers of Kathakali and film connoisseurs alike are in for a treat with the story and the quality performances - both the acting and dances.
While the premise might be simple - police investigating the death of a performer, the mystery only gets deeper when each set of suspects they speak to claim to have committed the crime.
There is a bit of confusion around when the story moves into flashbacks, but bear it for half hour and you'll get the hang of it and start loving the film!
The twist at the end is also adds to the enigma. The film narrative peppered by written scene commentary in English ensures that none end up missing the flow of the story.
Urmila Unni, Kalabhavan Kesavan and most of Kathakali maestro Sadanam Krishnankutty give memorable performances. I wonder why the beautiful Urmila hurried into playing aged roles in mass films so soon after.
Loved the experience overall!
Lovers of Kathakali and film connoisseurs alike are in for a treat with the story and the quality performances - both the acting and dances.
While the premise might be simple - police investigating the death of a performer, the mystery only gets deeper when each set of suspects they speak to claim to have committed the crime.
There is a bit of confusion around when the story moves into flashbacks, but bear it for half hour and you'll get the hang of it and start loving the film!
The twist at the end is also adds to the enigma. The film narrative peppered by written scene commentary in English ensures that none end up missing the flow of the story.
Urmila Unni, Kalabhavan Kesavan and most of Kathakali maestro Sadanam Krishnankutty give memorable performances. I wonder why the beautiful Urmila hurried into playing aged roles in mass films so soon after.
Loved the experience overall!