"Thundu" provides insights into police officers' lives, but its narrative style and weak premise hinder its noteworthyness as a police comedy, offering a less linear storytelling experience.
Gist of the Story
Baby, a policeman in Kerala, faces test malpractice issues due to his son’s actions. An animosity towards another officer stems from a previous incident. Baby’s attempts to pass an exam significantly alter his life.
| Director | Riyas Shereef |
| Cinematography | Jimshi Khalid |
| Editor | Naba Usman |
| Music | Vishnu Vijay |
| Cast | Biju Menon |
| Production | Ashiq Usman Productions |
Detailed Plot
The protagonist of the movie is played by Biju Menon as Civil Police Officer Baby. To outdo his competitor coworker Shigin (played by Shine Tom Chacko), Baby chooses to take a departmental test. Through departmental exams, Shigin, despite being Baby’s junior in the military, has advanced to senior CPO status. Baby’s attempts to pass a test and gain a promotion are demonstrated, along with how those events fundamentally altered his life.
Artistes’ Performances
The unfortunate constable is well portrayed by Biju Menon, who gives the role the ideal mix of poignant emotional nuance and hilarious timing. Audiences may relate to his accomplishments and hardships on a personal level because of his representation of the spirit of the everyman. The competition between Shigin and Shine Tom Chacko intensifies. Throughout the movie, it becomes clearer how their problems get worse and finally push Baby to take the departmental exam. Remarkable was Gokulan’s portrayal of Naveen, who plays a significant part in the latter half. Representing Baby’s wife is Unnimaya Prasad. Additionally good was the youngster who portrayed the son.
Direction / Technical Side
The movie is a loosely connected collection of events from the life of a police policeman. We meet Baby, the main character of the movie, in the opening moments. He receives a call from his son’s principal requesting him to come to school. He causes a reckless mishap on the way, and upon arriving at the school, he finds out that his kid was caught using cleverly hidden scraps of paper and other materials to cheat on examinations. Even though it’s a kind reprimand, Baby explains to his son why he should set an example for others, particularly when his mother educates other kids. After Baby is discovered to have cheated on a promotion exam for the position of chief constable, the positions are soon reversed, and the media is alerted.
Though movie has some funny moments and is original in the police procedural genre, “Thundu” lacks a really gripping plot. Humor envelops negative portrayals, which may not sit well with some audience members. Sadly, the film’s non-linear narrative grows drawn out and unclear. Long after an old occurrence has been recounted, viewers can still find themselves completely engrossed in it. Even though Thundu makes an occasional attempt to make viewers laugh, many of the jokes and situations that go along with it are badly thought out and written, which results in Riyas and co-screenwriter Kannappan’s efforts being squandered. Weak character development is another significant flaw that keeps Thundu from realizing his full potential.
Verdict;
Overall, “Thundu” offers insights into the life of police officers, but its narrative style and weak premise keep it from being a particularly noteworthy police comedy. You could find some enjoyment in this movie if you like Biju Menon’s acting and want to see police stories told in a unique way. On the other hand, expect a less linear storytelling experience.