Shutter - Exclusive Malayalam Movie Review

Directed by     Joy Mathew

Produced by     Saritha Ann Thomas

Written by     Joy Mathew

Music by     Shahabaz Amam

Cinematography     Hari Nair

Studio     Abra Films

Release date 22/02/2013

Running time     134 minutes

Country     India

Language     Malayalam

Expectation

Nothing much was known about the film till it was screened at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala where it won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Viewers Choice). It also received tremendous response when screened at  9th Dubai International Film Festival. The film was also a major contender in the Kerala State Film awards 2012.

Story

'Shutter' is about the events that happens in 48 hours in the lives of Rasheed, Suran, Manoharan and a Prostitute 

Cast

    Lal as Rasheed

    Sreenivasan as Manoharan
    Vinay Forrt as Nanmarayil Suran
    Sajitha Madathil as the prostitute
    Riya Saira as Rasheed's elder daughter
    Nisha Joseph as Rasheed's wife
    Augustine
    Prem Kumar
    Vijayan Karanthoor
    Appunni Sasi

Evaluation

Shutter is a very good emotional thrill ride in the likes of Passenger (2009) and Traffic (2011). The basic theme of the movie is similar to Diamond Necklace (2012) - People doing different things under stressful situations and how those decisions change their life (& character) for ever.

Production quality is average compared to the above mentioned film, may be because it doesn't have any bankable stars in cast & crew. Camera, BG editing looked ordinary, but not that bad considering the theme of the movie and its budget. Anyway all these small negatives are skillfully covered by the director Joy Mathew.

SHUTTER is the first film to be distributed by Director Ranjith's new distribution company, Gold Coin Pictures

The movie is fast. There are no Unnecessary songs [Just one, during the end credits)  or scenes in the movie. The run time of 135mins added to the raciness of the movie.

Sajitha Madithal, who won Kerala Governments 2nd Best actress of 2012 award for this role, did a terrific job as the unnamed prostitute (justifying the jury). Even though a popular personality, this will be her first main stream role and she is sure to get tons of roles after this.

A brilliant performance by Vinay Fort again after impressing everyone in 'Theevram'

Lal, Sreenivasan etc also did their parts very well.

As the name suggests 'Shutter' plays an important role in the film and all the events that happens are related to it. [The movie has nothing to do with the English/Korean/Japanese Horror  film 'Shutter']

So another impressive attempt from Mollywood for the world (at least Rest of India) to watch out for

Go Watch It - Its worth your every single penny

3.75/5

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Kerala State Film Awards 2012 - Complete Winners List

Kerala State Film Awards 2012 - Complete Winners List

BEST ACTOR :Prithviraj (Celluloid, Ayalum Nganum Thammil)

BEST ACTRESS : Rima Kallingal  (Nidra, 22 Female Kottayam)

BEST 2ND ACTOR : Manoj K Jayan (Kaliyachan)

BEST 2ND ACTRESS : Sajitha Madathil (Shutter)

BEST MOVIE : Celluloid

MOST POPULAR MOVIE : Ayalum Nganum Thammil

BEST DIRECTOR : Lal Jose (Ayalum Nganum Thammil)

BEST 2nd MOVIE : Ozhimuri

BEST SCRIPT : Anjali Menon (Manjadikkuru)

 Best Story: Manoj Kana (Chaayilyam)

 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY : Madhu Neelakandan

(Annayum Rasoolum)

Best Editor: Ajith Kumar (Annayum Rasoolum)

BEST COMEDYACTOR :Salim Kumar (Ayalum Nganum Thammil)

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR : M.Jayachandran (Celluloid)

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR (BACKGROUND SCORE) :Bijipal (Ozhimuri)

BEST LYRICS : Rafeeq Ahamed

('Kaate kaate' from Celluloid)

BEST SINGER (MALE) : Vijay Yesudas ('Mazhakondu' from Spirit, 'Akaleyo' from Grand Master)

BEST SINGER (FEMALE) : Sithara Krishnakumar ('Enithonnum' from Celluloid)

SPECIAL JURY AWARD : G Sreeram, Vaikkom Vijayalakshmi (Singers, 'Kaate kaate' Celluloid)

&

Jayan Cheriyan (Dir. Papilo Buddha)

BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR : Farrok Abdul Rahman (Kaliyachan)

Best Child Artist: Master Bino, Vyjayanthi (101 Chodyangal)

Best Makeup - Roshan (Mayamohini)

Best Costumes: S.B. Sateesh (Ayalum Nganum Thammil)

Kerala Goverment Press Release with Jury Comments about Each awards 

Chettayees - Exclusive Malayalam Movie Review

 Directed by     Shajoon Kariyal
Produced by     Biju Menon
P. Sukumar
Sachi
Shajoon Kariyal
Suresh Krishna
Written by     Sachi
Starring     Lal
Biju Menon
Suresh Krishna
P. Sukumar
Sunil Babu
Miya
Music by     Deepak Dev
Cinematography     Vinod Illampally
Editing by     Bijith Bala
Studio     Thakkaali Films
Release date(s)   

    30 November 2012 (Kerala)

Country     India
Language     Malayalam

Expectations

The posters, teasers and the unique casting + the super hit song 'eru nottam' had created quite bit of expectations

Story

Story happens over two days and deal with the events that happens when 5 friends get together to celebrate a New Year's Eve.  John (Lal), a lawyer, Kichu (Biju Menon a percussionist), Roopesh (Suresh Krishna, an actor), Bava (P. Sukumar,  chef), and Babumon (Sunil Babu, a government employee) forms the 'Chettayees' gang and Merlin (Miya) Kicchu's wife.


'Chettayees' is pure fun to watch. Eventhough there is no proper storyline it offers plenty of entertainment to the Paisa paying Junta. The chemistry between 'Chettayees' are rocking where each gang member gets ample screen space to perform and deliver their quirky one-liners which are in plenty in the film. Lal leads the wolfpack with his drunken acts and over the top humor. Closely followed by Suresh Krishna, Biju Menon PSukumar and Babumon. Miya has done an incredible job as Merlin, a great outing for a Debutant (I think so, haven't seen her before). To get noticed in a mad film where the male leads are in an outlandish mayhem mood is quite commendable especially for a new comer

The scripting is intelligent funny interesting and entertaining. Direction was good, The 'Eeru nottam' song is the solo song in the film which is already a huge hit. Editing is neat and the film is fast and pacy with no lags with a runtime under 2 hours. Camera was also good, as most of the scenes were inside a flat doesn't have much scope to experiment.

No story, abusive language with cuss words [eventhough muted], nothing much for families can be said as the negatives, only if you want some. Personally I don't mind as long as its entertaining.

All in all 'Chettayees' is a Nice Entertaining watch

Rating 3.25/5

Box Office HIT

Go [with your friends if possible] and have a blast with these chettayees.....