Marakkar Malayalam Movie Review & Rating: ‘Marakkar’ which lost its soul while completing the festival of sight; Review
Another movie that movie lovers have been waiting for so long probably will not be seen in Malayalam cinema before. Considered to be the biggest investment ever made in Malayalam, the film features South Indian and foreign actors alongside Malayalam talents. Priyadarshan and legendary actor Mohanlal have teamed up again to present several hit films to the Malayalees. The big break was brought by Covid but the release of the film was delayed. After a long wait for the fans, 'Marakkar' has finally hit the theatres, setting a record for the number of screenings and pre-bookings on the day of its release.
Director Priyadarshan's film has been prepared with all the ingredients required for film lovers who have dreamed of a festival of sight, hearing, and theatrical noises. The film tells the story of the forgotten Marakkar family, generations, struggles, and resistance in history.
The audience will get the feel of a Hollywood movie as Kunjali fights against the sea and the Marakkar army chases the guerrillas in the Arabian Sea.
Actor Mohanlal himself is the mainstay of 'Marakkar'. Mohanlal Magic's solo performances on screen are rocking the theatres. Another thing to note about the woodcarver is the abundance of stars that fill each frame. You can also find some actors in 'Marakkar' who amaze the audience with their performances and presentations. Although there are commercial interests behind making foreign language actors part of this multilingual film, the performance of some of them deserves applause. Some of the notable names in this group are Arjun, Sunil Shetty, and Chinese actor Jay Jakrit. Manju Warrier, Keerthi Suresh, and Kalyani Priyadarshan, the beloved heroines of Malayalam, also excelled in their roles. Perhaps what bothers the viewers the most is the presence of the recently deceased actor Nedumudi Venu. He appears in the role of the Zamorin king.
Another surprise kept by Marakkar is actor Pranav Mohanlal. Pranav, who is a bit more mature as an actor, can be seen on the screen. Pranav has portrayed Kunjali as a real man since his childhood.
It is not easy to make a film about a man who has been bravely praised in history and written a thousand times in a thousand stories, especially when there are not enough documents available. It is the responsibility of the historian or director to fill in the blanks.
The frames of 'Woodcarver' answer why Priyadarshan is described as a 'master craftsman'. That signature, which is only possible for Priyadarshan, can be seen in some places.
Along with Thiru's cinematography, Sabu Cyril's art direction plays a vital role in enriching the views and frames of 'Marakkar'. Sabu Cyril has logically recreated the period in which the story is set. While it is not possible to examine how well this background does justice to history, Sabu Cyril has been able to bring an overall uniformity to the design of the film.
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