Arun Bose adeptly infuses comedy into the story to make the film an enjoyable watch, despite the occasional emotional ride it offers.
A poster of the film 'Marivillin Gopurangal'. (Supplied)
The title of Arun Bose’s latest directorial, Marivillin Gopurangal, is derived from a song in Summer in Bethlehem. The 1998 release was a super hit.
The song, which starts with the lines “Marivillin Gopurangal“, is still popular among music lovers. Perhaps, this is the reason why the makers chose it as the film’s title.
The Malayalam movie is a feel-good entertainer that deals with marriage, relationships, and how society peeps into couples’ lives.
Shinto Chacko (Indrajith Sukumaran) is a budding filmmaker. He works as a scriptwriter for a TV serial and is also a dubbing artist.
Sherin (Shruti Ramachandran), his wife, is into the organic farming business.
Though married for a couple of years, they don’t have kids. This becomes a huge issue for their parents. But the couple is happy with their life.
Roney (Sarjano Khalid) is Shinto’s younger brother. He works as a chef at a city-based restaurant. Meenakshi (Vincy Aloshious) is his girlfriend.
They both shift to Shinto and Sherin’s flat after the news about Meenakshi’s pregnancy breaks.
The film picks up pace from here. The movie simultaneously captures the troubles of two couples; one, who is expecting a baby, and the other, who is not ready to have a baby.
How society looks at these couples forms an interesting aspect of the film.
Saikumar in ‘Marivillin Gopurangal’. (X)
Marivillin Gopurangal also has other characters like maids and parents who constantly pressurise Shinto-Sherin to bear children. However, the filmmaker adopts a subtle approach to showcase all this.
It depicts how individuals try to overcome difficult situations and rise to the occasion.
While Shinto faces obstacles in briefing a script to an actor, Sherin works hard to flourish her business.
While Rony had a childhood trauma because of an incident in his school, his girlfriend Meenakshi is excited about her baby.
Director Arun Bose adeptly infuses comedy into the script to make the flick an enjoyable watch, despite the occasional emotional ride it offers.
Interestingly, his Luca (2017) was an intense film. The filmmaker deserves appreciation for effortlessly shifting to a different genre in his latest outing.
Marivillin Gopurangal is an engaging watch.
Indrajith Sukumaran’s rapport with a child artiste in the TV serial written by him wins the hearts of audiences
Though at loggerheads initially, they develop a great bond with each other, which is a major highlight of the movie.
It’s usual to see an adult (Shinto) ranting with a child. However, the scenes are written and executed well.
Both couples are placed well in the flick without any dramatic scenes.
The music by Vidyasagar elevates the film. The songs with English lyrics are soothing.
‘Marivillin Gopurangal’ is directed by Arun Bose. (X)
Marivillin Gopurangal has some fine performances by lead actors.
Indrajith and Shruti Ramachandran’s combo works out well. Their on-screen chemistry as a couple is a visual feast.
Indrajith excels in both comedy and serious scenes. He proves himself as a versatile actor.
Shruti’s expressions and one-liners are brilliant.
Vincy Aloshious, as Meenakshi, is impressive. Her dialogue delivery and comedy timing are a huge plus for the movie, especially in the climax.
Both Indrajith and Vincy Aloshious are too good in the comedy sequences.
Sarjano Khalid’s Rony is an important role for the young actor. His performance, particularly during his encounters with his friends and in fight sequences, has been picturised well.
Johny Antony, Sai Kumar, and Bindu Panicker do justice to their respective roles.
Marivillin Gopurangal is a feel-good entertainer. It prompts audiences to explore their relationships and reconsider the role of a judgemental society in their lives.
(Views expressed here are personal.)
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