Kottukkaali: A masterful example of visual storytelling, anchored by stellar performances

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By S Subhakeerthana

Aug 23, 2024

PS Vinothraj's Kottukkaali, echoes his acclaimed debut inviting comparisons due to its raw, poignant storytelling and use of lesser-known actors for added realism. 

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Kottukkaali embodies pure cinema, which affects us. The film’s setting is vividly brought to life through the interactions and dialogue of its characters.

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Kottukkaali features lingering frames, single-shot sequences, and ambient sound over traditional music, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

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Kottukkaali is a “road movie,” tracking characters as they journey from one location to another.

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Kottukkaali invites the audience to fill in the gaps through minimalism rather than silence.

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Its effectiveness and maturity lie in its subtle approach, avoiding didacticism and delivering its story with effortless simplicity. 

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Kudos to the producer in Sivakarthikeyan, whose unwavering support to art in his distinctive style, is something we can always count on.

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