Kadakan review: Hakeem Shahjahan shines in this mixed bag of emotions

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Mar 01, 2024 Read the article

Directed by debutant Sajil Mampad, Kadakan has a unique set-up, which is less discussed in Malayalam films. However, as the story progresses, it turns into a revenge drama.

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One of the major highlights of the movie is its setting — Nilambur and other areas in the Malappuram district. The songs by Gopi Sunder make a powerful impact on the audience.

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Kadakan has many night sequences as the sand smuggling happens in the dark and they are picturised well.

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A major issue with Kadakan is the lack of detail in some characters. Rajeev’s character needs a strong backstory, which the director fails to provide.

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Being a debut movie, the director incorporates many elements. As a result, some scenes in the first half are irrelevant.

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Kadakan will surely give a break to Hakeem Shahjahan, who gives his best as Sulfi. His mannerisms and action scenes have come out well.

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Harisree Ashokan, as Hyder Ali, plays an important role in the story and does justice to it. The ace comedian has been doing serious roles of late.

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Kadakan is an appreciable attempt by debutant director Sajil Mampad. A taut script would have helped it pack a punch.

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