Latest Malayalam crime thriller ‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ released in theatres today and the he reviews pouring in paint quite a picture of the film is. Helmed by Srreraj Sreenivasan, in his directorial debut, ‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ is definitely not without flaws but manages to intrigue and entertain.
‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ follows the investigation of the death of a toddy shop owner. 11 people stayed inside the shop, drinking and playing cards all night, after it closed due to rain. Next morning the owner is found dead, hanging in the center. What follows is a police investigation to found out what happened that night.
The film starring Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph and Chemban Vinod Jose in lead roles, ‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ is being appreciated for strong performances, outstanding cinematography Shyju Khalid and phenomenal background music by Vishnu Vijay. People are also praising the technical aspects of the film including the non-linear storytelling and the chase sequence.
But there have been some criticisms as well. Those who have seen the film, find the first half to be better than the second which has pacing and execution issues. There are also concerns regarding direction and script.
While ‘Pravinkoodu Shalu’ is being touted to be above average, it is also believed that the story wasn’t utilised to its full potential and could have been more engaging. Many are even calling ‘Pravinkoodu Shappu’ to not be everyone’s cup of tea.
#PravinkooduShappu was technically brilliant but lack the punch..kozhapam illa
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Oh I love how they executed that chase sequence .. definitely the best in indian cinema !! Also shyju khalid is the best cinematographer in india !!!
Strictly my opinion— Shazzam (@callmeshazzam) January 16, 2025
#PravinkooduShappu: had a promising script with a proper premise, twist & motive but direction fails to deliver. Vishnu Vijay & Shyju Khalid stood out as usual, neat performances as well, but the film's potential is untapped.
Nevertheless, a harmless watch. pic.twitter.com/yXEuxpv1Cl
— ALIM SHAN (@AlimShan_) January 16, 2025
#PravinkooduShappu is a stylish whodunit that keeps you hooked with its clever non-linear storytelling and solid performances, especially from the leads. Basil Joseph delivers again, and Vishnu Vijay’s score is a win. While some reveals could’ve hit harder, it’s still an engaging… pic.twitter.com/wbOeA5EljG
— Sreenath Nandipulam (@moviesandsree) January 16, 2025
#PravinkooduShappu : Interesting stuff on paper but the execution part is kinda mixed. The humour in first half is mostly flat but the genuine ones lands well. The twist and motive are pretty decent but due to the lack of proper character development impact is missing. Mediocre
— Muhammad Adhil (@urstrulyadhil) January 16, 2025
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