It is really remarkable to realize that 2 different Malayalam films released in less than 2 months under the same story writer with almost a similar thread come up with an above par narrative nullifying any similarity in the treatment. This reinstates the fact the films are not only about stories but also how it is told, the making, and there lies the magic.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum, in a nutshell, is a gripping tale of 2 male egos fighting their guts out to prove their supremacy, strength, influences. The 2 male characters Ayyappan & Koshi coming from the different socio-economic backgrounds are drawn to a scenario where they have to deal with the ego conflicts and it reaches a point where it becomes difficult for them to tame their egos.
From a plot perspective, when we look at a very high level, it is a saga of revenge drama episode after episode, and there is no major revelation in the storyline. The makers compensate this aspect with interesting scenes, extracting some real good performances from the lead characters, the use of music, the location backdrop making the overall film-viewing experience satisfactory, it hooked me till the running time.
The film with its almost 3-hour running time is a complete entertainer where it attempts to pamper the chauvinist ideologies still relevant in any society, and at the same time mocking these ideologies and that's where the film stands out completely for me. The film also brings out the social disparity that exists in our ecosystem and it does not stop there, the makers etch out a strong female character (Ayyappan's wife) who has this revolting mindset trying to be the change for equal rights.
The performances from the lead characters were top-grade, especially Prithviraj, probably due to the layered characterization of Koshi bringing out strength, vulnerability, compassion, anger. The ensemble cast was good, not great, they provide apt support to the overall film to sail through the running time.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum - Highly recommended, available on Amazon Prime
Ayyappanum Koshiyum, in a nutshell, is a gripping tale of 2 male egos fighting their guts out to prove their supremacy, strength, influences. The 2 male characters Ayyappan & Koshi coming from the different socio-economic backgrounds are drawn to a scenario where they have to deal with the ego conflicts and it reaches a point where it becomes difficult for them to tame their egos.
From a plot perspective, when we look at a very high level, it is a saga of revenge drama episode after episode, and there is no major revelation in the storyline. The makers compensate this aspect with interesting scenes, extracting some real good performances from the lead characters, the use of music, the location backdrop making the overall film-viewing experience satisfactory, it hooked me till the running time.
The film with its almost 3-hour running time is a complete entertainer where it attempts to pamper the chauvinist ideologies still relevant in any society, and at the same time mocking these ideologies and that's where the film stands out completely for me. The film also brings out the social disparity that exists in our ecosystem and it does not stop there, the makers etch out a strong female character (Ayyappan's wife) who has this revolting mindset trying to be the change for equal rights.
The performances from the lead characters were top-grade, especially Prithviraj, probably due to the layered characterization of Koshi bringing out strength, vulnerability, compassion, anger. The ensemble cast was good, not great, they provide apt support to the overall film to sail through the running time.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum - Highly recommended, available on Amazon Prime