Movie: Pani
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Joju George, Abhinaya, Sagar Surya, V.P.Junaiz, Prashanth Alexander, Bobby Kurian, Sujith Sankar, Seema, Abhaya Hiranmayi, Chandini Sreedharan
Director: Joju George
Produced by: Joju George, M.Riaz Adam, and Sijo Vadakkan
Streaming On: Sony LIV
Story:
Set in Thrissur City, Pani, the film is all about two inexperienced and remorseless criminals disturbing the life of a man who is part of a powerful mafia syndicate.
Performances:
Joju George gave a convincing performance and while his character has a subtle touch in the first half, it garners a beast mode as the second half progresses. Abhinaya does a perfect job and makes the emotional aspect work for her character. Seema makes her presence felt despite appearing for a brief portion, while Sagar Surya, V.P.Junaiz, Prashanth Alexander, Bobby Kurian, Sujith Sankar, Abhaya Hiranmayi, and Chandini Sreedharan are fine.
Analysis:
While Pani may look like an ordinary revenge story on the surface, its exploration of the unpredictable behavior of the antagonists is what truly drives the film. No stronghold appears safe, and no one is too powerful to be taken down. It looks like they understand this dynamic since one of the villain characters points out to the other that they can see the big family and their syndicate while being too small to catch attention. The length is perfect for this genre, and story. The screenplay is standard without many surprises, but it has some good highs in the second half, including a satisfying climax.
Positives:
- Joju George and Abhinaya’s Performance
- Intriguing Episodes in the Second Half
- Climax
Negatives:
- Routine Story
- Few Brutal/Violent Scenes
- Not So a Solid game between the Hero and Villains
Pani Movie Review and Verdict:
Pani Movie is a routine revenge thriller. The performances of Joju George, Abhinaya, and the action/revenge parts in the second half work well, while the predictable story and dull feel work against it. It is a watchable flick if not for the regular traits.