| Director | Shamal Sulaiman |
| Story | Usman Marath |
| Cinematography | Deepak D Menon |
| Editor | Appu N Bhattathiri |
| Music | Govind Vasantha |
| Producer | Zakariya Mohammed |
Gist of the Story
The National Highway development threatens to expel the residents of Jackson Bazaar, a small village living on poramboke property. A local music group’s members argue with the police about the eviction and suffer severe repercussions as a result.
Detailed Plot
Jackson Bazaar Youth is a story of a group of people living on a parcel of purampokku land in Kerala’s Kollam district. The residents of Jackson Bazaar have protested against the state machinery in their pursuit of securing permanent residency. However, the local police perceive this case as a matter of pride, as they feel challenged by a group they consider as “nobodies”. In an appalling turn of events, one of the Jackson Bazaar members is unlawfully killed by the police after enduring custodial torture. Enraged by this injustice, a few band members violently retaliate, leaving one of the policemen severely injured.
Despite their attempts to escape, the band members are apprehended by the police. Circle Inspector Sadasivam (Indrans) arrives at the Kollam Rural police station with the intention of “teaching the colony people a lesson.” The film focuses on how the band members navigate through this intricate web of problems they find themselves in. The right to live on one’s own land and drinking-water issues are the key topics of Jackson Bazaar Youth, as was already established.
Artistes’ Performances
Jaffer Idukki has given an outstanding performance as Velayyan. He performed that character’s impulsivity effectively, and the scenes following the terrible police assault on him were also very moving. As a police officer with a unique personality, Indrans steals the show. The dynamic of the film is unquestionably altered by Indrans, who enters the picture near the end of the first half. If you’ve seen Lukman at his most aggressive in Khalid Rahman’s “Thallumala,” you won’t be shocked to see him throw a few more punches in this action-packed movie. Both Abhiram Radhakrishnan and Chinnu Chandni Nair do their roles flawlessly.
Direction / Technical Side
Usman Marath’s story Jackson Bazaar Youth, which depicts protests and struggles in the neighborhood, is a reflection of the events taking place around us but is not shown by the wealthy. With the threat of eviction, landless, disadvantaged people are the subject of the story “Jackson Bazaar Youth,” which aims to examine their emotional side. Despite the movie’s deliberate avoidance of politics, the issue is still pertinent in a state that has seen plenty of demonstrations against eviction and improper compensation. The political and commercial filmmaking in Jackson Bazaar Youth is a shaky combination. The movie benefits from its devastating first-half sequences and some cheesy second-half plot twists.
Shamal Sulaiman’s superb direction and the outstanding performances by senior actors like Indrans, Jaffar Idukki, and Gopalan Adat enhance the general tone of the movie even though it has a few moments and scenes that may seem forced and lack a natural flow. The movie and Govind Vasantha’s music complement each other beautifully. The Jackson Bazaar Youth were in a different mood because to the background music that highlighted the trumpet. Deepak D. Menon did a wonderful job with the cinematography. He made excellent use of Kollam’s gorgeous setting.
Verdict; Shamal Sulaiman’s Jackson Bazaar Youth tackles social issues affecting the disadvantaged while featuring outstanding talents. The presentation, music, and graphics elevate the theme, making the movie worth seeing. Even though it isn’t perfect, it is still worth a one-time watch!