Kuruthi Film Review: Brave Experiment and Excellences Star Performances Steals The Show

Director: Manu Warrier

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew, Murali Gopy, Srindaa and Shine Tom Chacko

Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Ratings: 4/5 (four stars) [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”]

A new Malayalam film has been released on Amazon Prime Video on 11th August. The name of the movie is ‘Kuruthi’. It is a suspense thriller genre film. We have seen this two hour long film. How is ‘Kuruthi’? Enjoyed the movie or were you bored? Will talk further.

Kuruthi Film Review: The Story

Ibrahim lives among the mountains far away from the city. He lost his little girl and wife in a landslide a year ago. Now dad is at home. Who keeps getting mad at him all the time. And one younger brother is Rasool. In whose mind the atrocities on the minorities in the country are sowing the seeds of bigotry. One night Ibrahim alias Ibru is waiting for food from his neighbor Suma to come from here. The door is knocked. Ibrahim opens the door but in front is not Suma but a wounded cop. Who comes straight in. Also imprisoned in handcuffs is a boy of the same age as Rasool. Who has killed people by believing the things that promote religious bigotry found on WhatsApp to be true. Because of which he has vowed to kill this boy. Even more fanatical worth. On the one hand, where Layak and his men are after this boy’s departure. At the same time, Ibrahim and his family take an oath to save this boy. Will Ibrahim be able to save this boy in the end or does hate prevail in the end. You will get to see this in the film.

Kuruthi is a movie that starts slowly and builds tension. The film deals with an explosive subject matter and tells the story dramatically from beginning to end. The film manages to capture the essence of what it has been saying for years, with more violent scenes and background music. Conversations between two groups inside the house are presented in a dramatic way, reminiscent of meaningless WhatsApp conversations.

The Review: How’s The Film?

Kuruthi is a fast paced suspense thriller. Which goes on talking on social and political issues. The film starts slow. But after some time back to back twists start coming in the film. And the film doesn’t leave you even for a minute. Kuruthi’s camera work is amazing and Abhinandan Ramanujam’s cinematography is excellent. In which the background score of Jax Bijoy breathes more life. How the religious fanaticism spreading in the country is getting poisoned day by day, it is well shown in this film.

Here the film’s writer Anish Pallayal is praised, due to whose crisp writing, the film does not deviate from the path anywhere. Director Manu Varrier’s direction is also amazing. Manu has done justice with each and every scene written by Anish.

The shortcoming that is seen in the film is that at times the matter becomes over-dramatic. Despite multiple injuries, the actor slid comfortably in slo-mo. The man who suffered almost third degree burns from acid is seen walking comfortably after some time. These are some things that hurt. If that was taken care of, the film would have been more fun.

Kuruthi Film Review: The Performances

When it comes to performance, Mamukoya is the one who scores. He presents comedy and mass with an impossible handful of seconds apart. But it is not the excellence of the script or the character creation, but the excellence of an experienced actor. Prithviraj has acted dramatically from his dramatic entry to the end. Dialog has not been able to bring spontaneity in deliveries and expressions. Roshan’s satirical performance, on the other hand, highlights the character’s emotional level. Srinivasan’s subtle expressions are also commendable. But the script of the film is written without a clear arc for any character.

Roshan Mathew has played the role of Ibrahim aka Ibru. Roshan’s work is good. Roshan has captured the character of Ibrahim, who is going through many conflicts. Prithviraj Sukumaran has played the role of a fanatic but very composed character keeping in mind the nuances. Actor Gafoor has played the role of a teenager Rasool very well. The one who sees the bigotry around, starts getting painted in the same color. Mamukkoya has played the character of Ibaru’s all-time fidgety but accurate-talking father, Moses. This character has been written most wonderfully in the entire film. Which Mamukkoya has also performed very well.

Kuruthi Film Review: The Last Words?

‘Kuruthi’ gives full fun of a suspense thriller film, keeping the reality of society moving towards bigotry in today’s era. The story, screenplay of the film manages to keep the audience engaged with the film continuously. Actors are icing on the cake. who have done a wonderful job. According to us, ‘Kuruthi’ is a good film, which should not be missed.