Bramayugam

 friend of mine recently asked, why it is that no one is able to dethrone big Ms of the industry. Though I don't agree to a throne concept, there is no denying the fact that they have been a part of our collective consciousness for the past four decades or so. As to why part, it has got to do with the body of their work. Diverse characters and genres of movies they had done so far. And when it comes to choice of characters, none recently has done it better than Mr Mammooty. Bramayugam is one such movie. It is a tale from folklores, and it is in black and white. 


Movies that encapsulate legends from yesteryears is always a captivating watch. Thevan, fleeing from war, unwittingly walks into a ruined house owned by Kudamon Potti, the last surviving member of a bloodline known for dark magic. Trapped within, Thevan's attempt to escape and the supernatural elements he encounters form the crux of the movie. The narrative is also about the hardships faced by the underprivileged and the sufferings they endure at the hands of people in power. Punishments meted out aren't always for wrongdoing but often on whims, as those in power derive pleasure from the sufferings of the underlings. Thevan, who enters the mana, is already submissive; he knows only fear.


There are only minimal set of characters in the movie. Mammooty as Kodumon Potti is excellent. Arjun Ashokan, in the role of Thevan, Sidharth Bharathan as second inhabitant of mana have done a good job. The lack of a backstory for the Yakshi disappointed quite a few viewers.


Bramayugam isn't the kind of movie I expected to draw huge crowds into the theatre. I guess the success has a lot to do with Mammooty. He has shed the stardom, opting for character roles, and people are wholeheartedly accepting the experiments and bold choices he is making. The film is enjoying an excellent run at the theaters. But I do have a feeling it has punched above its weight. Opinions can be biased, often conforming to the popular trends. Don't get me wrong; it's a good movie. However, it might not be the classic some are claiming it to be.

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