Theeppori Benny review: An engaging political satire that also explores the generational gap

Entertainment By Arjun Ramachandran 22/09/2023 Read the article

Theeppori Benny tries to explore the differences between younger and older generations as an engaging political satire. However, it focuses only on the Left parties.

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The story focuses on Benny (Arjun Ashokan) and his relationship with his father Chettayi (Jagadeesh), a communist party leader.

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Comedy is the USP of Theeppori Benny. If translated, the title means “Firebrand Benny”. Benny uses this hashtag on social media to address the social issues in his village.

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Situational comedy with one-liners works decently well and saves the film till the first half. However, the story takes its time to set in the first 30 minutes.

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In the second half, the transformation of Benny into a political party member is portrayed well. His scenes with his father are captivating.

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Shaju Sreedhar as Manthan Baby is a surprise package. His mannerisms as a lazy and foolish person made the audience erupt in laughter in theatres.

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Jagadeesh as Chettayi delivers a subtle performance. He seems to be trying different roles of late. Arjun Ashokan as Benny is impressive. He excels in comedy and is here to stay.

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Theeppori Benny is a light-hearted movie that deals with the father-son relationship. It also delves into local politics but fails to accommodate all stakeholders (political parties).

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