Movie: King Of Kotha
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Shabeer Kalarakkal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Chemban Vinod, Prasanna Venkatesan
Director: Abhilash Joshiy
Produced By: ZEE Studios
Release Date: 25th August 2023
Story: Raju (Dulquer Salman) and Kannan (Shabeer Kallarakkal) are close friends, and they rule over the land of Kotha. During their gang wars, What are their differences, and how do they eventually separate? What is the connection of Police Officer Shahul Hassan (Prasanna Kumar) with both of them? Answers to these questions form the rest of the story.
Analysis:
The film is a gangster drama that incorporates some emotional and thrilling elements. The director and team’s effort can be seen in the period setting and detailing in the background. The starting moments open with a few mixed details of past and present, and after that, the narrative moves to the flashback. In terms of story, there may be nothing new in the film and the narrative completely misses the grip/speed which the genre needs.
However, the slick taking and execution keep the audience’s interested in the proceedings. As said above, the workmanship is visible from the beginning. The local backdrop, period setting and visuals were impressive. All The actors were perfect in their characters. The moments before the intermission raise the anticipation for the latter half, and it also starts with a bang. After that, the film again goes on the slow path with a few good moments along with an alright climax which is a bit overstretched.
Performances: Dulquer Salmaan was effective in the title role, and he did what he was expected to do. Dancing Rose aka Shabeer Kallarakkal was fantastic as the antagonist. Aishwarya Lekshmi made her presence felt though she had a little scope, while Prasanna, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod, Gokul Suresh, Shammi Thilakan, Shanthi Krishna, Vada Chennai Saran, and Anikha Surendran were apt.
Plus Points:
- Casting/Performances
- Technical Excellence
- Initial moments of the Second Half
Minus Points:
- Routine Story
- Dull Narration
- Lag in the middle portions
Verdict:
Overall, King Of Kotha is a gangster drama that is predictable and ordinary, with a few high moments. However, the performances and technical work, can satisfy you if you choose to ignore the dull pace and lag in the narration.
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