Jai Ganesh

**Jai Ganesh** is a film that had a promising premise, but unfortunately, the execution fell short in several areas. One of the most notable shortcomings in this movie is the acting by Unni Mukundan, who plays a pivotal role.

### **Performance Analysis:**

**1. Lack of Emotional Depth:** Unni Mukundan's portrayal of the lead character lacked the necessary emotional depth. Throughout the film, crucial scenes that demanded a strong, emotive performance felt flat and uninspiring. This was particularly evident in scenes where his character faced personal turmoil and this inability to convey genuine emotion detracted from the overall impact of the film.

**2. Inconsistent Delivery:** Consistency is key to a compelling performance, and unfortunately, Unni's acting was rather uneven. At times, his delivery came off as overly theatrical, bordering on melodramatic, while in other instances, it was overly subdued. This inconsistency made it difficult for viewers to connect with his character or fully invest in the storyline.

**3. Limited Range:** The role demanded a versatile actor capable of showcasing a range of emotions, from joy and love to anger and despair. However, Unni's limited range was evident as he struggled to transition between different emotional states convincingly. This limitation was especially glaring in scenes that required quick emotional shifts, where his performance felt forced and unnatural.

**4. Dialogue Delivery:** A critical aspect of any actor's performance is the delivery of dialogue, and this is another area where Unni Mukundan faltered. His dialogue delivery often came across as wooden and lacked the necessary conviction. Key lines that were meant to be impactful fell flat due to his inability to breathe life into the words.

**5. Physical Expressions:** Acting is as much about physical expressions as it is about verbal delivery. Unni's facial expressions and body language often did not align with the emotions his character was supposed to be experiencing. Whether it was a look of concern, joy, or anger, his expressions felt disconnected from the narrative, making it hard for audiences to empathize with his character.

While "Jai Ganesh" had potential, Unni Mukundan's performance was a significant weak link. His portrayal lacked the depth, consistency, and authenticity needed to bring the character to life. As a result, what could have been a powerful and engaging story felt rather hollow and underwhelming. Moving forward, it would benefit Unni to focus on honing his craft, perhaps by taking on roles that push him to explore a wider emotional range and to connect more deeply with his characters.

The film Jai Ganesh, is a cinematic work belonging to the thriller drama genres and was directed by Ranjith Shankar.

The narrative is focused on Ganesh, a young disabled man. The subject is wheelchair-bound due to paralysis of both lower limbs. He is combatting his disabilities. He is employed in a online news channel as a designer. It is evident that he possesses a high level of expertise in the domain of cyber hacking. He provided assistance to a renowned legal advocate in a case pertaining to the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. This assistance involved the procurement of crucial evidence, a task which was executed without the need to disclose his identity. He is also an enthusiast of cartoons, a pastime which he has cultivated over time. He developed a superhero cartoon series under the title of 'Jai Ganesh'. A publishing company has expressed interest in the cartoon series, and has indicated its intention to publish it. The cartoon series is distributed via an application that boasts a plethora of features. It has been observed that the phenomenon is gradually gaining traction among the younger population. In pursuit of a novel narrative, he encountered information pertaining to a series of robberies. Consequently, he submitted this intelligence to the police. The individual responsible was apprehended by law enforcement authorities. Subsequently, it became apparent to Ganesh that the police had erroneously apprehended an innocent individual, and that the actual perpetrator was still at large. The individual in question has exhibited signs of psychological distress in relation to this matter. The subject has only one friend, a nine-year-old child named Ayan. He is the son of the Member of the Legislative Assembly, Prashant Puthran. On the night of his birthday party, Ayan was abducted by an unknown individual. It is noteworthy that Ganesh is the sole witness to the abduction. The establishment of a special team by the police force signalled the commencement of an investigation. It was only with the assistance of the Ganesh police that the perpetrator was almost identified. The individual in question has been identified as Mohan Selvaraj. He has challenged both the police and the Member of the Legislative Assembly in a public forum. It is evident that the deceased's daughter succumbed to the effects of contaminated air, a factor that has been identified as a contributing cause of death. The residence of the family under discussion is situated in close proximity to the Skandapuram plastic manufacturing facility. It has been alleged that corruption took place within the plant, with the MLA being implicated in the incident. It is evident that Mohan Selvaraj is seeking retribution against the MLA by orchestrating the kidnapping of his son. Mohan committed suicide before reaching the police. Further information pertaining to the child is pending. Subsequently, Ganesh initiated an investigation with the help of police cyber team into the web activities and IP address of the perpetrator. He has identified several locations. However, it is evident that positive results cannot be achieved in the absence of a foundation. Evidence suggests that the connections of certain tea shops, sound box shops, food delivery services and IT parks are evident in the IP address. Mohan has already scheduled a Zoom live session to take place in the room where the child is being held. Ganesh initiated an investigation, adopting an individual approach. It was determined that the information contained within the IP address was not from Kakkanad, but rather from Kaloor. Following a considerable amount of effort, the child was located in a soundproof room of a company located in the Info Park in Kaloor.

The narrative was adequate. The text is riddled with inconsistencies and lacks coherence in certain sections. The direction provided was satisfactory. Furthermore, the performances delivered by the cast were of a sub standard. The cinematography and musical scores are of a high standard. The work is not considered to be of a particularly high standard, but it is regarded as being of some interest and is therefore worthy of a one time watching.

The movie is well made with very good acting by Unnimukundan. Got a good story line and.highlight the present political status. Best example for a corrupt system. Well taken. The police force tend to show their impatience. But at the end , it is a happy ending. A very good family entertainer. A good message to the corrupt system. Hope the politicians will learn some lessons from such movies. Or they will perish as the time passes. Need such movies to high light the corrupt political system. There are few lapses in the authenticity of the cyber data analysis etc which you need to forget as it is a movie.

Jai Ganesh

This is a story of a differently abled person and how he lives through his incompetencies with extraordinary mind power and creative skills.

The film moves through a faster track and he gets involved in cracking certain high profile police cases with his extraordinary abilities.

Unni Mukundan's characterisation as a differently abled creative person doesn't seems to be so realistic and Mahima Nambiar's characterisation seems to be unnecessary in the story.

The second half of the movie is completely into the investigation behind a kidnap of a child who is having a close rapport with Unni's character and he gets involved to the case as he was the eye witness to the incident.

In overall,I felt something was lacking in Ranjiths story telling compared to his previous films. I couldn't digest what the director wants to convey through the movie, whether he was trying to create a super hero for Children.

The movie didn't rise upto the expectation of general audience even with the promotions.

Rating - 2.5/5.

First of all, the film was okay to watch, however, not that exhilarating but it maintained 2023 film, Vela's pacing. Some say clues were simple, but often to connect them and to make it sensible is what defines this specific genre, like the Professor T, tv-series. A thing I liked about the film was that Jomol was brought back, someone should have taken that initiative years ago. It was a very appreciative thing, and I hope to see her more. Thing's I didn't like, the promotion interviews, I heard him saying he had chances to go into Hindi films, and he didn't choose it. I believe, he has to cut back on building a superstar image, and be just an actor, cause at that he has been doing well, but taking the other idiotic path, and that too by won't help him. Second, the negative image, and whatever he himself and others are trying to make him, a semi-militant religious figure, I have seen posts were people are asking to not support releasing his films at certain places due to those reasons, it is going to be bad for him, if it is not stopped. Like pouring oil to fire, some are saying this is a super hero film like his previous film that was based on religion, while the truth is, it is about super hero complex, and finding meaning of life through it. He has to follow Vineeth Sreenivasan's diplomatic style around these matters. Third, story inconsistency, if the police knew the person, they could have done what all cinematic police would do, so that did not sit well with me. Character depiction, he himself hasn't accepted his fate, and that is the root of his anger, but to enhance his superstar image, he made the statement he has accepted his situation and others have not. That kind of meddled with the narrative, and it wasn't needed at all. Otherwise, it's a passable film. Since, there were 3 films that released together, I would also like to mention here what I thought of the other two ones as well, and what I felt the overall state of them were. Varshangalkku Sesham, was a film that it's first half did not connect with me, and the fact that Kalyani was included made it very, very cringey. Though, Vineeth saved the film through the second half with his creative script writing, especially through placement of elements and what would reels feeding audience would like to see. Overall, the second half felt like an attempt to save the film at any cost, but it was enjoyable. Moreover, it showcases Vineeth's deeper understanding of human and social psyche, even though he hasn't openly revealed about it, his works ascertain it. I loved how he trolled the Big Boss screaming star and an anchor who usually brings that energy, the fact that there are sane souls who can do it, makes me feel calm. I liked Shaan Rahman's acting and role, and want to see him in more films, it seemed like he has a talent for it. I liked Dhyan's and Pranav's acts as oldies rather than their depiction of younger selves, cause the vibe seemed more natural. Pranav consistently reminded me of Bharat Gopy, more than Murali Gopi to an extend that reminded me of Jagathy's dialogue in Yoddha, where he says his mother did not give him "tea".... Dhyan's almost crying scene reminded me of how Mohanlal mocked Sreenivasan's character in Udayanaanu Tharam, I felt like there was some sort of truth revealing there, and an unintentional sarcasm. About, Avesham, I felt a better title would have been "the good goon/goonda" like "good unni," and I believe without the last sequence, the film would have been a box-office flop if people where there to seriously criticize such a silly film. It did not have any solid value base, like a strong internal dynamics or that internal setup between characters like in Romacham, cause in it story was said from that substrate, and I believe that is what made people connect with it. Aavesham is based on an unbelievable character arc, loose consequences, and background story, though it exudes a sort of freedom, and could be considered as a story of a goon who goes through a mid-life crisis and is always seeking recognition, and in this it is trying to identify with youths, but that is a stretch that the film isn't making but could have. If they want, they can capture on that tread and make sequels like Munna Bhai MBBS. Fahadh has already proven that he is the king of depicting eccentric characters, so nothing special there, he delivered what was expected of him, but I wish to see him not typecasted. The only thing that I felt curious was the Ambaan character, and he strongly reminded me of Baiju Ezhupunna. However, the fact that there is a growing fan base for FaFa in North India as well is undeniable, among all the other Malayalam actors who have been in multilingual films, I believe he is the only one that excites them as well, and could be called as a pan-Indian star in the real sense. Overall, these 3 films felt like they were just passable, and since it was three different genres, people did have the opportunity to see whatever they felt like. The box office numbers also made me wonder how people are finding money to see them all three. Somehow, there is a steady flow of wealth despite the inflation and lack of quality jobs and pay.