Anchakkallakokkan, a chilling revenge story based on ‘Porattu Nadakam’ art form

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By Arjun Ramachandran

Mar 15, 2024

Anchakkallakokkan is a tale narrated experimentally by debutant Ullas. The filmmaker seems inspired by Lijo Jose Pellissery’s works, which have raw storylines and characters.

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The film is set in 1986 in Kalahasthi, a village located along the borders of Kerala and Karnataka. The story of Anchakkallakokkan is presented in “Porattu Nadakam” style.

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The movie also showcases how wealthy people and the system (police) oppress the backward castes. How they fight against their perpetrators forms the crux of the movie.

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The stunt master must be appreciated for the raw action choreography. The funky background score by Manigandan Ayyapa is another highlight of the flick.

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Another highlight of Anchakkallakokkan is the names of the characters. The new generation is not familiar with these names since the story is set in the 1990s.

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Lukman Avaran, as Vasudevan — a police constable with less confidence, rises to the situation at crucial points. The young actor pulls off the action scenes effortlessly.

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Chemban Vinod Jose plays the meaty role of Neduvaramban Peter, a crooked policeman. His bald look is apt for the character, which has many dimensions.

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Anchakkallakokkan is a revenge saga set against “Porattu Nadakam”. The raw treatment of the story makes it an experimental action thriller worth watching on the big screens.

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