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.