Extraordinary performances of ordinary people
Abhilash S. Directed by Kumar, Chattambi is a realistic and raw film. Extraordinary performances by ordinary people give life to this film. Grace Anthony is a name worth mentioning.
Grace’s Sisyl John Mootattle is one of the most powerful female characters in Malayalam cinema. When the film Chattambi is over, you are accompanied by Cecily and Kariya.
Cicely is an ordinary housewife who refuses to give up the life she wanted. A woman who believes that the mark of an ideal wife is to live without reacting to many of her husband’s actions. But when he has a crisis, they forget everything and stand by him. She comes as a normal housewife and ends up shocking us.
The character of Kariya is one of Srinath Bhasi’s best performances. Bhasi shows that the body is not a barrier to become a chattambi that shakes a nation.
Other performances worth mentioning are those of Chempan Vinod, Maithili and Guru Somasundaram. Chattambi is also a film that confirms that Chilampan, who played the role of Kora, will get many more opportunities in Malayalam cinema.
Abhilash S. Director Kumar proved his excellence in his first film. Another thing worth mentioning is script writer and cinematographer Alex Joseph. He managed to present the 90s to us in a believable way, both in writing and on camera.
If you are someone who likes a movie like Subramaniapuram then surely Chattambi will be your favorite movie too. The success of the film lies in its ability to present a gritty story without losing its flow.
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