Star Cast: Unni Mukundan, Devinandha, Sreepath, Saiju Kurup, and ensemble.
Director: Vishnu Sasi Shankar.
Unni Mukundan, who is charming, leverages his cuteness to create a likeable but somewhat enigmatic figure. You will like this story if you like stories about holding onto your faith and striving to live your life in the hope that inspires you.
In movies, exploring faith and putting it to the test is a really difficult subject. There are two ends: one where you question it (not advised given the current climate we find ourselves in, no pun intended), and the other where you immerse yourself in its feelings. Malikappuram is a tale that falls within the latter category. It describes a girl who, whether or not she encounters her deity, is motivated by her unwavering faith.
Malikappuram refers to a young woman making her first pilgrimage to Sabarimala. For Kalyani, or Kallu as she is affectionately known, this journey has been postponed indefinitely. The film's screenplay, dialogue, and story were all written by Abhilash Pillai, who wrote it specifically with young audiences in mind. to instil in them the belief that believing in anything is never pointless, despite modernisation and a culture that constantly questions everything. Kallu has faith in Ayyappan, but he never asks for anything in return; all he asks is to visit him one day. Her wish is pure, and the writing is absolutely adamant about keeping it that way.
With the exception of one sequence in which he does summersaults, cartwheels, and shoots arrows, I admire how they depict a god-sent man in Unni Mukundan without actually making him the god. The nicest thing about it is that, while being God-like, the screenplay and artwork never make him into a figure who looks like a traditional deity. Instead, they change his story such that you must rethink how you perceive the movie as a whole. Despite being intended for children, the film is also seen by adults; nevertheless, the creators seem to have forgotten this and only emotionally charge the entire vehicle rather than go further into the themes surrounding their main plot.
In Malikappuram, Unni Mukundan has a sweet screen presence. A enigmatic role that must be both human and divine is played by the performer. He becomes the best option because he effortlessly completes every task that is provided to him. He has good action skills, gets along well with kids, and generally exudes happiness.
As Kalyani, Devinandha is outstanding. She conveys the emotions with such ease for her age and without ever seeming to be under the direction of a director. She naturally portrays the part in every way. The same is true for Sreepath, who brings to the film both humour and cuteness.
The material is well translated to the cinema by director Vishnu Sasi Shankar. In the first half, his strategy is almost a staple; nevertheless, in the second, he finds his hook. The director employs his DOP Vishnu Narayanan's deft camera work results in stunning and incredibly memorable moments. The atmosphere improves significantly when they enter the woodland. The most moving portion of the story has to be how Shankar depicts the 18-step ascent at the temple. The soundtrack by Ranjin Raj is fitting for the film because it guides you through it and conveys your feelings about it subtly.
Malikappuram is a safe and upbeat film. Keep an eye out for the acting.
The film Malikappuram debuts on December 30, 2022.
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