Pravinkoodu Shappu review: A well staged and executed whodunit thriller

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Jan 16, 2025 Read the article

Pravinkoodu Shappu is the third investigative thriller in Malayalam cinema this year after Identity and Rekhachithram.

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The movie title, referring to a toddy shop, piqued curiosity, as it clearly centres around events in that shop.

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The movie stars Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir, Chemban Vinod, Sivajith and Chandni Sreedhar in the key roles.

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The movie features strong technical work, starting with the audiography by Vishnu Vijay. The background score enhances the thrilling scenes, and the songs carry his distinct touch.

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The movie features powerful performances from its lead actors. Basil Joseph shines as Santosh.

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Pravinkoodu Shappu is a mystery thriller with elements of dark comedy that work well for the film.

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The performances by Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir, Chandni Sreedhar, and Chemban Vinod are all impressive.

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