Nayakan

Banner: Eluminato

Cast: Indrajith, Dhanya, Siddhique, Thilkan, Jagathy, Lalu Alex, Sreejith Ravi,Vijay Menon, Rekha Pillai, Sumi

Direction: Lijo Jose Pellisserry

Production: Anoop Johnson Karedan

Music: Prashant Pillai

The narrative style of the movie is a novice to Malayalam cinema, with some fine performances coming from the entire cast. Indrajith as Varadanunni is undoubtedly his best in his short career .The actor has taken pains to tone up his body to suit the maneuvers of a Kathakali artist who turn into a gang man. Thilakan once again proves why he can’t be sidelined in such a demanding industry and is unmatchable as Vincent Karanavar. Siddique as J S with his cateyes and abnormal mannerisms is a treat to watch. The heroine, Dhanya Mary, plays to the demands of the role and appear graceful throughout.

Bottom Line

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Nayakan - Breathes fresh air to Mollywood

In an decade of flashy filmmaking, with fast cuts and tagline driven plots, it’s refreshing to see a film with deliberate pacing, a character driven plot, taking a bow to master filmmakers of past times. Though in a story revolving around feverish revenge and gang wars, the young director is really at the helm making a near perfect thriller with an intense sincerity that show of in every frames.