Thottappan

Thottappan (Godfather) is a brilliant Malayalam production with some fascinating photography, electric performances, chirpy background score (that uses country samples), and some tight editing making you gape in awe, all of which makes it a breathtaking experience even if the plot struggles with some pacing issues and unanswered questions. Shanavas Bavakutty has outsmarted himself after Kismath (2016) with the absolute finesse that he directs his actors with. The level of detailing in Vinayakan's gait as well as his mannerisms should be jointly attributed to him and Bavakutty. And to get the best out of both newcomers and proven actors like Roshan Matthew and Manoj K Jayan is a task no easy. Yet what will stay with you after you complete watching this thriller drama is the beautiful scenes of the Kerala backwaters that just seems to act as a favourite backdrop for Malayalam cinema lately. All I can say is that I approve. Thottappan is a very good experience that you need to encounter in the biggest screen and the loudest audio system. Plus one to Priyamvada Krishnan for a great debut performance. TN.

Thottapam handles not just the usual emotions of a couple falling in love but also the angles and the mixed emotions that a father goes through from his perspective. A definite feel good movie.

The direction has been brilliant and the actors have all done justice to their roles. I hope this becomes a benchmark for many more movies to come in the malayalam film industry.

Ps. I hope this gets Vinayakan another award to his kitty.

The Kochi backwaters is where the story is centre with some beautiful melodious music that stays with you long after watching the film. The story, the actors, everything becomes irrelevant as the breathtaking camera takes over.

Every one in the movie acted well... so what...... its only an average movie.. some guys (buji) thinks that if vinayakan farts, thats too will be realistic. This movie realy deserves onle 5 stars...

I knew this movie is going to be good but I didn't expect it to be this good. It's about the feelings you develop inside while diving in it. The poetic tone, visuals and music. It's like a magic. Loved the sounds of guitar, clarinet, flute and violins in this. Great music work by the musicians. It's really a rare thing when you feel you are gonna love a movie at first few minutes but this is one of that kind. When you see Vinayakan and Dileesh walking and talking in first few minutes, you get that feeling. And it never drops till the end. Priyamvada, Roshan and those few but great actors are doing a remarkable job.