Kallanum Bhagavathiyum review: A formula-based fairytale with an outdated story

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By Arjun Ramachandran

01/04/2023

Kallanum Bhagavathiyum a fantasy film by East Coast Vijayan, launches at the box office today, 31 March.

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The story revolves around a small-time thief named Mathappan (Vishnu Unnikrishnan) and goddess Bhagvathy (Mokksha).

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Mathappan hails from a poor family and has a backstory of how he lost his parents and has since been living alone.

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He is never successful in robberies but is unpopular in his village. The story is set in a village in the Palakkad district.

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What happens next is what the film is all about.

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Priyamani (Anushree) dares Mathappan to steal the idol of the goddess to sell it to make money.

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Upon failing the robbery and nearly drowing, Mathappan is saved by goddess Bhagvathy, leading to the main plot of the film.

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Kallanum Bhagavathiyum has an outdated plot similar to that of 80s and 90s television serials.

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Vishnu Unnikrishnan tries his best to do justice to Mathappan’s role, the story doesn’t offer anything new and good.

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Vallabhan’s (Rajesh Madhav) comic moments with Johny Antony’s character of the priest are good to an extent.

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Verdict: Kallanum Bhagavathiyum has an outdated story backed with fantasy elements that fail to deliver entertainment value.

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