Pakalum Pathiravum review: Cinematic gimmicks play spoilsport

Entertainment By Arjun Ramachandran March 3, 2023 Read the article

Director Ajai Vasudev is back with yet another crime thriller — Pakalum Pathiravum — based on the Kannada play “Aa Karaala Ratri”.

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The plot revolves around the family of Vareed (Manoj KU), his wife (Seetha) and their daughter Mercy (Rajisha Vijayan).

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One day, a stranger named Michael (Kunchako Boban) enters their life. What happens next forms the crux of the story.

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The script by Nishad Koya offers entertainment only in the second half, thus making it a tedious job to watch.

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Rajisha Vijayan is brilliant as a stern woman (Mercy) who is ready to face anything for her well-being.

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Manoj KU, who rose to fame with Thinkalazcha Nischayam, is really good as Vareed. Kunchako Boban as Michael didn’t have much to do.

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Guru Somasundharam gets a meaty role to play and takes the accolades towards the climax. However, his avatar as a womaniser police officer offers nothing new.

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It’s a welcome change to see a director who usually doles out commercial films to give importance to the women characters in Pakalum Pathiravum.

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Pakalum Pathiravum mesmerises the audience with scenic beauty. The special background music for each character sounds unnecessary.

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