Movie: Ronth
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Dileesh Pothan, Roshan Mathew, and others
Director: Shahi Kabir
Streaming On: Jio Hotstar
Ronth is the recent Malayalam movie that received good critical acclaim upon its release. Directed by Nayattu and Officer on Duty fame Shahi Kabir, the film has arrived on OTT and let us find out how good this film has been shaped up in our review.
Story:
The movie shows what happens during one night shift of patrolling and highlights the cases faced by two police officers. The main crux of the film is a problem that the police officers thought was solved comes back with disturbing results.
Performances:
Dileesh Pothan shows his experience as an actor and excels as the senior police officer. Roshan Mathew also perfectly fits the role and gives a natural performance. His expressions and body language during tense moments are commendable. Sudhi Koppa, Krisha Kurup, and others are apt.
Analysis:
Directed by Shahi Kabir, Ronth is a collection of multiple incidents in one patroling night of two officers, CPO Dinnathan, a newcomer, and GSI Yohannan, a clever officer. Throughout the various events they face during the night, the experienced cop teaches the younger and more idealistic constable the ropes while also advising him to temper his enthusiasm.
As they learn more about each other, their views shift until a case challenges everything they believe about one another. The way each incident shows how trivial and difficult situations do the police officers face is impressive. The viewer travels with them, laughs with them and feels for their tough job.
Yes, like many Malayalam movies, the pace is slow, and the narration takes its time to get to the main point.
Also, the ending may not deliver the impact the director anticipated. The tension escalates around the pre-climax, but the resolution comes too quickly. One wishes that the fate of one of the lead characters could have been different, or Shahi Kabir missed an opportunity to depict it with the right intensity.
Positives:
- Main Plot
- Performances of Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew
- Authentic Portrayal of Patrolling and Other Proceedings
- Few Effective Dialogues/Scenes
Negatives:
- Slow/Dull Moments in a Few Places
- Rushed Feel at the Climax
Ronth Movie Review and Verdict:
Ronth is a hard-hitting cop drama with an intriguing backdrop. Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew’s performances, crucial dialogues, and tense moments work well for the film, while the slow moments at a few places and a slightly underwhelming climax do not work for the film. It is a good option for serious movie lovers on OTT.
