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Pavi Caretaker

  • 2024
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
2.9K
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Comedy

An unmarried caretaker's life changes when he forms an unexpected bond, adding joy to his routine existence in a residential complex amidst life's challenges.An unmarried caretaker's life changes when he forms an unexpected bond, adding joy to his routine existence in a residential complex amidst life's challenges.An unmarried caretaker's life changes when he forms an unexpected bond, adding joy to his routine existence in a residential complex amidst life's challenges.

  • Director
    • Vineeth Kumar
  • Writer
    • Rajesh Raghavan
  • Stars
    • Dileep
    • Radhika Sarathkumar
    • Johny Antony
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Vineeth Kumar
    • Writer
      • Rajesh Raghavan
    • Stars
      • Dileep
      • Radhika Sarathkumar
      • Johny Antony
    • 22User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Dileep
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    Radhika Sarathkumar
    Radhika Sarathkumar
    • Mariyamma
    Johny Antony
    Johny Antony
    • Maathan
    Vineeth Kumar
    Vineeth Kumar
    • Abhi
    Dharmajan Bolgatty
    Dharmajan Bolgatty
    • Ratheesh
    Jinu Ben
    Jinu Ben
    • Jerry
    Swathi Konde
    • Leena
    Deepu G Panicker
    Deepu G Panicker
    • Pramosh Kumar
    Shreya Rukmini
    • Janaki
    Rosmi
    • Jeena
    Joohi Jayakumar
    • Malini
    Dilina
    • Sruthi
    Sphadikam George
    Sphadikam George
    • Purushan
    Abishek Joseph George
    Abishek Joseph George
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      • Vineeth Kumar
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      • Rajesh Raghavan
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    7jaronjacob_godsonlyson

    I enjoyed the movie

    Pavi Caretaker stays true to the classic Dileep formula, blending humor and simplicity in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshing. While the film doesn't push any new boundaries, it offers a pleasant change from the flood of low-quality OTT content that has become all too common. The plot is straightforward, but the humor and lighthearted moments are well-executed, keeping you entertained throughout.

    Dileep's performance is consistent with his earlier roles. Despite the controversies surrounding him, Pavi Caretaker stands on its own as a fun and engaging film. It doesn't aim to reinvent the wheel but succeeds in delivering a solid and enjoyable viewing experience. If you're looking for a straightforward, feel-good film, this one fits the bill.
    5appusnikhil

    Missing the old Dileep

    I didn't enjoy this movie, and the extended runtime felt completely unnecessary. I expected a comeback from Dileep but that didn't end up well.

    The story was also not convincing at all and somewhere the screenplay was a bit sloppy. You usually expect a good family-friendly movie when Dileep is in it, but this one just didn't have that feel.

    Everyone has performed well in the movie and Dileep also did a great job. I think he should do more serious roles like he did in Ramaleela. He's an actor with a lot of talent, so naturally, we expect much more from him. Hopefully next time he won't dissapoint us, fingers crossed.
    8skmenon1993

    A Dileep One Man show

    *** Pavi Caretaker Malayalam Movie Review ***

    Directed by Vineeth Kumar starring Dileep in the lead role.

    Plot of the Movie.

    Pavithran a Ex NRI returned to hometown serving a security guard duty in an apartment. Leading a single life, his only companion is a dog whom its refereed as "bro." One moment comes up when a girl whom he has not seen become his most important person in his life & how his life changes is all about the movie.

    Movie Analysis.

    1) We could able to see Dileep performing his best when he comes in his ground. Comedy and Dileep are always hand to hand & here we could see that magic again.

    2) The story gives the shades of his earlier movie "Bodyguard" but still it is a watchable flick.

    3) As the title suggest, Pavi is the care taker of the apartment, but in life when he was in the notion there is no need of anyone but a moment which changes his view towards his life & he feels that there is a need of care taker not only to take care during his old age but throughout his life a person whom he could share his thoughts , express his emotions , rely blindly , the story although seems to be heard a lot but still it's a point to be remembered in each one's life.

    Overall a decent watchable Dileep fun flick.
    3arungeorge13

    Dileep badly needs to reinvent himself! [+34%]

    The protagonist Pavi is a clear mish-mash of several characters that Dileep has played in his heydays, with no texture in the writing to make him stand out. The bar is currently set too low for Dileep as a performer since he's been busy attaching himself to crap like Bandra and Thankamani, so anything marginally better will come across as "oh hey, we got our vintage Dileep back!" - HELLL NAWWW! Rajesh Raghavan's screenplays (3 Dots, Onnum Mindathe, Aravindante Athidhikal) have never appealed to me. How did a promising director like Vineeth Kumar decide to collaborate with him after listening to the one-liner?

    Pavi Caretaker plays out like a typical Dileep film from the 2000s and early 2010s, with superficial writing. None of the characters other than the protagonist get any fleshing out. You'll find countless instances of drab, Dileep-brand™ humor that you've already seen in yesteryear blockbusters of his. There's reactionary humor, there's slapstick, verbal humor, self-deprecating humor, etcetera. But the real laughs are hard to come by. The only scene that mildly pushes the actor in Dileep is one where he and Johny Antony are standing on the terrace of the apartment, and he's exhibiting his emotionally vulnerable side. The sweet golden retriever (who goes by "Bro" in the film) sidekick is always an adorable presence, though he's hardly there when the film needs him.

    One or two songs (by Midhun Mukundan) are nice compositions, and they're also captured well by DOP Sanu Thahir. A film like this can only work when you have extremely solid supporting talents (which Dileep had the fortune of working with, during the 2000s), and here, we don't really find any. For instance, the role played by Raadhika Sarathkumar would have been infinitely better if we still had Kalpana Chechi. Johny Antony's character would've been better if we still had Cochin Haneefa. The five heroines too, lack identity beyond their smiles, shrieks, and smugs.
    5sreeharivenat

    Just another extension of Dileep and paltry scripts

    As an ardent Dileep fan who has enjoyed the brunt of Dileep movies, Pavi Caretaker was a huge disappointment. Sure, the glances of the old Dileep are seen here and there, but the attempt to revive his old self or "vintage" has backfired terribly. What Dileep needs is a good script and the execution of it rather than a revival which is pointless.

    The movie fails to hit the spot with its tasteless display of slapstick comedy which faded away from the trend a long time ago. Old Dileep movies had the abundant presence of physical comedy which was provenly quite hilarious during that time. But, experimenting something like that in front of an updated and anxious audience is futile.

    It is not like a Dileep movie to not make me laugh in the slightest as this movie exactly did. Although in a few emotional scenes Dileep did prove that he has still got it in him. Which is why he should focus more on script selection.

    Anyway, Pavi Caretaker turned out to be nothing but a reality check that I might have wait a little longer to see a Dileep blockbuster. And I hope that do happens soon.

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      • April 26, 2024 (India)
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