Velipadinte Pusthakam

Why was this film made? Why did Mohanlal agree to act in it? What is wrong with Mohanlal? He has been making one bad movie after the other since 2013. Drishyam was his last watchable film. Mohanlal phoned it in like he has been doing over the last five years. I don't even think he is interested in films anymore. It is just a rat race between him and Mamooty now. He is surrounded by talent less fools like Major Ravi, Vyshakh and B.Unnikrishnan. His imbecilic fans act like morons outside movie theatres whenever he releases a crappy film. But even they could not digest this excretory concoction.

Why did Lal Jose agree to direct? I am not one of those people who considers Lal Jose to be a great filmmaker. Most of his films are mediocre at best. But this was crap even by his standards.

Why does Benny.P.Nayarambalam get to work with Mohanlal even after 25 years of writing utter filth?

Why?

I was drinking beer laced with vodka while watching this film. I fell asleep, half way into it. There is more art, heart and entertainment in a lesbian porn video than in this film.

The movie is excellent, one of the best movies of Mohanlal I have recently seen. Great locations, nice music, Suspense, action, a good message to the public, lot of youngsters and new faces and above all super performance by Mohanlal. I think this is a movie no one should miss to watch.

Story: In a college near seashore, there are two rival gangs- Rich gang and Poor aka kadapuram boys. Enters Fr.Prof Matthew Idikula as the college vice principal and manages to unite the gang. For the fund raising of boys hostel,Idikula brings an idea of making a feature film and brings Vijay Babu who decides to make a biopic on the college's founder Vasu a popular goon of that time. After casting of various characters Idikula is finally cast as Vasu. Rest of the film is what happens during the shooting.

Plus: 1. Salim Kumar conedy- vintage salim kumar is back 2. First half- though not excellent but watchable

Minus: 1.ENTIRE SECOND HALF 2. Weak story

Verdict: Mohanlal-Lal Jose was a combo Malayalees were waiting for years. But VP is not worth that wait. They should have waited more for a better script.

As it was the first movie of Mohanlal-lal jose team the expectations was high,but it wont satisfy you the story is about a college prof team with students for making a movie about a local goon in that area, it unfolds the mystery behind the death of goon,background Score and songs were good but u cannot feel that lal jose magic in the movie.it doesn't even reach up to the recent lal jose movie.you can watch it for one time Spoiler Demerit The cycle stunt , dance on stage a few fight scene were pathetic Characters were not well developed Comedy scene as comparing to all lal jose movies were less and moreover the one which was there were mostly delivered by salim kumar which seems to a bit of sex related Merit Good background score Songs were intriguing Average story Rating 6.5/10

Even if you ignore the absolutely ridiculous plot of Velipadinte Pusthakam, there is nothing substantial enough to appreciate in which is otherwise a long-winded show at aimlessly and embarrassingly championing the lead actor. Mohanlal plays a demi-god of sorts who takes charge as the vice principal of a college, and then suddenly starts showing abilities of a marriage broker, a priest, and a pro cyclist who can do a stoppie as well as a wheelie almost in tandem. Such is the power of this fictitious character that the entire college, including everybody in the administration, looks up to him. The ridiculousness of the plot starts from the beginning but aggravates when things go south before the intermission. It is highly annoying to see Mohanlal play a character so shoddily written, which totally works against the whole idea of this "ideal man fixes everything" themed film. Salim Kumar's character is a travesty and so is the whodunit that the films turns into towards the end. A dash of suspense in the end reinvigorates the audience because they were sleeping in the 2 hours that precedes the climax. I still cannot agree to the fact that Lal Jose made this turkey, which has all the ingredients to make you feel worse about where Malayalam cinema is going. Velipdainte Pusthakam is one of the worst Malayalam films of 2017, and a lot of things are to be blamed here. Including Mohanlal's lethargic performance. TN.