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Pet Detective is a Malayalam film that attempts to blend various genres into an entertaining package.
Set in northern Kerala, ‘Avihitham’ begins when a man stumbles upon an illicit affair between his neighbours. He makes a few assumptions, tells a friend, and before long, a web of gossip begins to spread like wildfire.
Writer-director Rishab Shetty narrates vividly the insatiable greed of those in power centres in Kantara: Chapter 1.
When Chandan Kumar (Vishal Jehtwa) and Mohammed Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) board the train to take the police constable exam, it marks the start of a journey brimming with hope—a doorway to a life beyond the poverty and prejudice they were born into. This feeling of expectation sets the tone for
'Kantara Chapter 1' is a successful successor to the original film, focusing on world-building rooted in coastal Karnataka culture. The film delves deeper into legends and deities, though with a more complex narrative.
The screenplay, just like the ingredients for idlis, often feels predictable; yet the performances elevate the film.
While the film revolves around Kabaddi, it is much more than a sports story. At its heart, it examines friendship, love, betrayal, and the intense ways ambition and personal loyalties can collide.
The story centres on Dev Mahendran, played by Noble Babu Thomas, a former army officer who sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend Sana, played by Audrey Miriam Henest, from a sex trafficking ring.
What keeps the early episodes engaging is the way they weave in real-life references, some playful, others biting.
What prevents 'Vala' from collapsing entirely are its performances. Lukman plays Banu with restraint, giving the character a steady realism even when the script falters.
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