Iratta

This film demonstrated how to plot and create believable characters for a double-casting script. Joni George's performances as Vinod and Pramod were outstanding. One cannot truly dislike or adore any of these characters. Absolutely exquisite filmmaking! Seldom do we have the opportunity to view films of this caliber that keep you intrigued, guessing, feeling, emoting, and crying! Do not miss this opportunity in your lifetime, and if you do, do not feel regret. I rarely write reviews of the films I watch. This film inspired me to write a review since I'm not a true movie fan if I don't promote and review films of this caliber.

It's been 2-3 days since I watched the movie but I still keep thinking about it, that's how powerful this movie, the climax is something that will haunt you for days. It's quite sad this movie wasn't that successful in theaters because it deserves a lot more attention. Director even though was new, you barely notice that in the direction. Screenplay was so well written. Joju was exceptional in both roles, he is currently 1 of the best in Malayalam cinema. Jithu ashref was outstanding in his small role, he will have his own spot in the industry soon. The 2 Miscast in the movie was srinda and Arya salim, both are really good actors but some reason, didn't blend well in these roles.

'Iratta' proved again why Malayalam Cinema is the best right now. 'Iratta' means Twin, it's the story of 2 twin brothers and a murder mystery. The screenplay was non-linear and it was important to show it in this way as through this they've shown the past lives of the lead characters. While watching this you may predict certain things but then you'll be facing that big climax.

It'll be very hard to digest that climax as it's too much disturbing. By this the film also delivers some strong social messages. Joju George as both the twin brothers nailed it. He successfully made us feel for both the characters equally, screenplay and direction does the rest. Both the BGM and the songs were used in perfect scenario. 'Thaaraattayi' will haunt me whenever I'll listen to it. A MUST WATCH.

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No words to Joju George's performance in double roll. He acts through his eyes. Very rare actors show their performance through eyes. It is said that if you want to catch anyone who has done wrong, just look into the eyes. Eyes will give you the correct picture. The movies keeps you guessing throughout about the killer. It is difficult to play double role because you need to get blended in two different characters. Joju's performance keeps the movie pretty much alive. Rest characters are okay. Hats off to the director and the whole team. Joju George has done justice with his stellar performance.

A beautiful drama suspense whodunit. The story telling and the climax had an 80s Padmarajan movie feeling. Even after the credit rolls the characters will haunt you for sometime which doesn't happen in recent films. Joju george acted so well as twins. They look so different yet same.

A police officer is murdered in the police station while there is a function happening outside the police station. His twin brother who is a senior police officer at the same police station comes to the station from the hospital to find out whodunit. All the back stories are revealed while people are being questioned. A must watch.