Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) : Malayalam Movies are mostly known for their simplicity and natural feel.They have lot of exotic locations which is the major attraction for even the dumbest films to brilliant masterpieces.Maheshinte Prathikaaram (Revenge of Mahesh) is a comedy drama starring Fahadh Faasil which got rave reviews and considered as one of the best Malayalam films of 2016.So how is it?
Plot: Mahesh Bhavana from Idukki runs a photo studio and leads a happy contented life living along with his aging father, his darling pet dog, his friends & his lady love with whom he maintains a long distance relationship. One fine day, his rosy life is turned upside down when he fatefully gets involved in an unrelated street fight, where he is severely beaten up in front of his own people of village. He swears that he will wear his slippers only when his revenge is fulfilled.So how did he fulfilled his revenge forms rest of the story?
Plus Points:
1)Performances: Fahadh Faasil is brilliant in his role as Mahesh. We don't see him as an actor or a star, but the character living a life and going through real life experiences.His dedication and commitment as an actor is there to be seen in every scene.Alencier Ley Lopez is hilarious and gave awesome performance.Anusree and Aparna Balamurali, who play the leading ladies have got solidity of writing in their characters which give their characters complexity and depth that is rarely found these days. They illuminate the film with their performances.
2)Second half: Second half of the film is very good and engaging.The love story between Mahesh and Jimsy is different and shot brilliantly with good humor.Climax is very good and shapes a perfect end.
3)Interval: The scene where Mahesh gets beaten up followed with Interval twist is so engaging.It is the only highlight of first half,
4)Cinematography: You will definitely fall in love with Idukki place after watching this movie.It is so beautiful and a treat for nature lovers.Idukki Dam is one place one should definitely visit.Its scenery is breathtaking.
5)Duration: Movie is just 2hr long.A perfect duration.
Minus Points:
1)First half: First half is mostly filled with unnecessary scenes except love story of Mahesh and Interval.Except few moments most of the first half is uninteresting and filled with messed up scenes.
So,Maheshinte Prathikaaram is a decent entertainer with brilliant performances,exotic locations,nice second half and striking Interval bang.Sloppy First half is a major drawback.
My rating 6.5/10
Plot: Mahesh Bhavana from Idukki runs a photo studio and leads a happy contented life living along with his aging father, his darling pet dog, his friends & his lady love with whom he maintains a long distance relationship. One fine day, his rosy life is turned upside down when he fatefully gets involved in an unrelated street fight, where he is severely beaten up in front of his own people of village. He swears that he will wear his slippers only when his revenge is fulfilled.So how did he fulfilled his revenge forms rest of the story?
Plus Points:
1)Performances: Fahadh Faasil is brilliant in his role as Mahesh. We don't see him as an actor or a star, but the character living a life and going through real life experiences.His dedication and commitment as an actor is there to be seen in every scene.Alencier Ley Lopez is hilarious and gave awesome performance.Anusree and Aparna Balamurali, who play the leading ladies have got solidity of writing in their characters which give their characters complexity and depth that is rarely found these days. They illuminate the film with their performances.
2)Second half: Second half of the film is very good and engaging.The love story between Mahesh and Jimsy is different and shot brilliantly with good humor.Climax is very good and shapes a perfect end.
3)Interval: The scene where Mahesh gets beaten up followed with Interval twist is so engaging.It is the only highlight of first half,
4)Cinematography: You will definitely fall in love with Idukki place after watching this movie.It is so beautiful and a treat for nature lovers.Idukki Dam is one place one should definitely visit.Its scenery is breathtaking.
5)Duration: Movie is just 2hr long.A perfect duration.
Minus Points:
1)First half: First half is mostly filled with unnecessary scenes except love story of Mahesh and Interval.Except few moments most of the first half is uninteresting and filled with messed up scenes.
So,Maheshinte Prathikaaram is a decent entertainer with brilliant performances,exotic locations,nice second half and striking Interval bang.Sloppy First half is a major drawback.
My rating 6.5/10