Kaathal the Core Review, a story that has been waiting to be told

Kaathal is Malayalam cinema another name for diversity and mischief? There is reason to ask. Malayalam cinema is able to boldly and unabashedly present subjects that perhaps no one hesitates to talk about. That is why both big and small filmmakers in foreign languages ​​are watching what is happening in Malayalam. Another bold experimental film has hit the theaters that can be confirmed to continue. The film is Kathal – The Core, directed by Jio Baby and starring Mammootty and Jyothika in the lead roles, scripted by Paulson Skaria-Adarsh ​​Sukumaran team. Kathal is a bold step in Malayalam cinema where there are many family stories. For the audience who have seen all the harmonies and conflicts in married life in countless Malayalam movies, Kathal is different because it goes a long way from the idea of ​​just a family story. The core of the film revolves around the developments in the family of Mathew, his wife Omana, father and daughter, who is contesting as a left independent candidate in the ward by-election in Theikoi near Pala.

How the society looks at these events is where the theme of the film Kathal becomes more complex and serious.The story proceeds through Matthew. One element that the director and screenwriters put forward at the core is the transitions of isolation. Although living under one roof, Mathew, Omana, father and Mathew’s daughter can be seen to be in different situations. Everyone lives in their own world. Thankachan, who runs a driving school, and his son, various symbols of isolation can be seen in many places in the film.In the film, the background is the ward by-election, but the director is talking about the choice of his own life. Everyone has to choose their own life. But don’t give in to the pressure of others to make that choice. Kathal emphasizes that the most positive thing society can do is to see it as his personal freedom to choose what one wants.Coming to the performance of the stars, the first thing to mention is Mammootty as Mathew. There is a line spoken by actor Prithviraj in an interview a long time ago. Judging by his age, Mammootty made his best films in his seventies. Mathew at Kathal is one such character. It has to be said that if an actor who is known all over India and is called a mega star has played a role like this, that too without even looking at his own image, then it must be only because of his passion for art. Parakaya Pravesham, who sheds the mantle of superstar and becomes only a character, is shown in front of Mammootty’s eyes through Mathew.

Mammootty has made Mathew, who doesn’t talk much, doesn’t even really look people in the face, doesn’t even really understand what he’s going through, very impressive. If you doubt that Mathew is played by the same actor who played James in Nankaal Neret and George in Kannur Squad, you can’t blame them.Omana played by Jyothika is a housewife who seeks freedom. After marriage the happiness in life stopped. Jyothika can be proud that her return to Malayalam after many years is through a role in such a film. Sudhi Kozhikode also deserves a round of applause for playing Thangacha, a commoner among commoners. Undoubtedly, Thankachan is a character that Malayalis have not yet met. Without speaking much, Thangachan burns the hearts of the audience with his look and smile. Mathew’s father R. S. Panicker’s is the most powerful father character seen in Malayalam cinema in recent times. He has skillfully portrayed a father who, despite understanding the situation his own son is going through, does not know how to react to it and what to talk about.