Bhramaram  -Review
By Cine Critic | 26th June, 2009| 10:25:23

 

If megastar Mammootty matched Blessy’s talent in ‘Kazcha& Palungu’, in ‘Thanmatra & Bhramaram’, Mohanlal justifies the director’s faith in him with a mesmeric performance. With ‘Bhramaram’, Mohanlal has proved that, given a sensitive director and average script, he can rise to great heights of acting. ‘Bhramaram’, undoubtedly, is the finest film of the year about to pass into history. It is also Mohanlal’s best in recent years. Not for nothing is he known as one of India’s finest actors. It may sound a bit hyperbolic. But the fact is Blessy is the ‘blessed one’ among the new crop of directors in Malayalam cinema.

The story revolves around Sivan kutty (Mohanlal) who is coming to chennai in search of his old schoolmate Unni (Suresh Menon). Although Unni fails to remember him clearly and he introduces himself as Jose becomes friendly with his children.The mood takes some abrupt turns when his actual identity is revealed. Unni is now a successful share broker and his close friend Alex who is a doctor, studied in the same school with Jose who is now a jeep driver. And then Unni and Alex realize that his actual name is not Jose. They were all part of a tragic incident and now all on a sudden; he had come there with an agenda.Bhramaram is a simple story said in a simple but telling manner. Blessy’s interpretation of the anguish of the film’s central character Jose alias Sivankutty is as convincing as it is powerful. Some of the scenes & interesting dialogues from lal ,  that will stay with you for a long time.

If Mohanlal has acted out of his skin in the lead role with his mesmeric performance, Suresh Menon & KPAC Lalitha keeps in step with the megastar in the histrionic race. Bhoomika & Lakshmi Gopala swami as uaual has nothing special to do other than looking pretty.Indeed there is plenty to appreciate and applaud in this technically savvy realistic films.   Mohan Sitara’s music mesh with the mood of the film.. Special mention must be made of the camera work by cameraman, Ajayan Vincent. The fabulous frames of visuals to the poignancy of the road movie, lending it a powerful touch.

‘Bhramaram’ shows unmistakably that in Blessy, Malayalam cinema has an immensely talented director, Even he failed to create suspense in some parts. He understands the grammar of cinema and uses it to reach out to the audience. Malayalam cinema can expect more contributions from this master craftsman in future.

‘Bhramram’ is a must-watch film both for the serious cinema lovers as well as the ordinary filmgoer who likes to watch good and clean cinema.

Verdict: Above Average