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Director M Padmakumar's crime thriller ‘Uyir’ draws its strength from telling a tale that needs to be urgently told, based on a real-life incident. While the character writing doesn't always match the depth of its themes, the performances of its lead characters and striking cinematography make it a must-watch.
The film unfolds at a measured pace, particularly in its opening stretches, but remains engaging thanks to its understated character work and restrained storytelling.
Played by Syamaprakash MS, Dartagnan Sabu, and Vyshnav Biju respectively, the trio felt so lived-in that many viewers assumed they were real wrestlers pulled straight from local arenas.
Set against Kochi’s fringe wrestling scene, ‘Chatha Pacha’ borrows heavily from the exaggerated, theatrical world of WWE rather than the grammar of conventional sports cinema.
In the video, Mohanlal is seen booking the first ticket for the film, marking the opening of advance bookings.
The film, directed by Adhvaith Nayar and starring Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and others, is set to release on January 22 and features music by the renowned Bollywood trio.
The film brings together Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Ishan Shoukath, Vishak Nair and Pooja Mohandas, and follows a tight-knit group of wrestling fanatics determined to carve out a space for the sport in the city.
Ali Fazal discusses his theatre background and film choices, emphasizing the importance of retaining innocence in acting.
The workshop, limited to 30 participants, will be held on November 27 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Roshan Mathew’s 'Bye Bye Bypass', featuring Darshana Rajendran, Aswathy Manoharan, and Sanjay Menon, blends humour and emotion through inventive staging, evoking memories of Kerala’s vanishing landscapes.
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