Movie: "Pani"
Plot Summary:
Joju George runs a construction company, with his wife Abhinaya. In the same town, Sagar and Juneesh work as mechanics. Unable to earn enough from their mechanic jobs, they become hired mercenaries. Eventually, a conflict arises between Sagar, Juneesh, and Joju George. Sagar and Juneesh systematically murder Joju's family members one by one. The film's climax reveals the reason behind this conflict and its ultimate resolution.
Review Highlights:
- Recently, Malayalam cinema has been producing films with significant impact
- Joju George's directorial debut as a crime thriller
- The screenplay effectively works out for the crime thriller genre
- Unexpected transformation of mechanics Sagar and Juneesh into brutal hired killers
- The constant confrontation between Joju George and the hired youth becomes monotonous
- Joju George's repeated defeats are disappointing
Cast and Production:
- Produced by M Riyas Adam and Sijo Vadakkan
- Abhinaya makes a natural comeback in Tamil cinema
- Joju George successfully delivers an action thriller in his first directorial venture
Cinematography:
- Captures Kerala's seemingly peaceful landscape in a surprisingly intense manner
- Portrays the underlying tension and violence beneath the calm surface
Tagline: "Vengeance for Vengeance"
Overall, the review suggests a gripping crime thriller with intense storytelling and unexpected character developments.
