Kannur Squad review: Mammootty’s latest cop story is both realistic and cinematic

Entertainment By Arjun Ramachandran 28/09/2023 Read the article

Kannur Squad, as the name suggests, is a squad formed under the Superintendent of Police in the Kannur district. It is based on real-life police investigation stories till the first half.

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Scriptwriters Shafi and Rony David intricately weave the crime investigation with the emotional journey of lower-rung police officers.

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Kannur Squad has a predictable story. Theeran (2017) and the Kuttavum Shikshayum (2022) also depicted police travelling to North Indian villages in search of criminals.

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One of the major highlights of Kannur Squad is the investigation angle which makes the movie a thriller. Another difference is the cinematic liberty used by the director.

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Having been shot in multiple locations — Kannur, Kasargod, Ernakulam, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai — Kannur Squad carries the feel of a travel movie.

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Mammootty steals the show in Kannur Squad with his charismatic presence as George Martin. The makers gave enough room for the veteran actor to showcase his heroism.

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Comedy actor Aziz Nedumangad gets a prominent role as Jose. Shabareesh Varma is decent as a police officer.

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Kannur Squad is a technically sound film that adopts a “realistic story” approach. It turns cinematic in the second half which only keeps audiences hooked to their seats.

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