| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
|---|---|
| Written by | G R Indugopan |
| Produced by | Dolwin Kuriakose Jinu V. Abraham Dileesh Nair Vikram Mehra Siddharth Anand Kumar |
| Starring | Prithviraj Sukumaran Aparna Balamurali Asif Ali Anna Ben |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Dawn Vincent Jakes Bejoy |
| Production companies | Fefka Writers Union Theatre of Dreams Saregama India |
One Liner
The movie delves into the seedy underbelly of Thiruvananthapuram, where gang wars between rival goondas for control of the slums and suburbs of the city are fought in cold blood.
Detailed Plot
Anand (Asif Ali) and Binu (Anna Ben), a young couple, relocate to Thiruvananthapuram, where Anand unanticipatedly learns, due to a crime tabloid, that his wife’s name is on the list of criminals under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. Anand learns that, in order to clear her record, he must first show Kotta Madhu, the city’s mafia, that she is not guilty of the crimes that the tabloid has published in her name. The movie’s premise centers on his involvement in the gang battles in the city and its effects.
Artistes’ Performances
The character of Kotta Madhu, played by Prithviraj, is one who rarely speaks and instead expresses himself through mentally running, haphazardly constructed flashbacks. Prithviraj has nailed his acting in “Kaapa” considerably better than in “Kaduva,” which is without a doubt his best action thriller of the year. Asif Ali is renowned for portraying vulnerability in the most believable ways, so Anand was in very capable hands. It is almost a cakewalk for him. In his performance as Jabbar, Jagadish creates a significant impression. He appears to be trying, like his peers, to break away of his comedic roles, and he has finally landed a substantial role to demonstrate his talent. Anna Ben and Aparna Balamurali only have a small amount of screen time in the movie.
Direction / Technical Side
The plot of Kaapa can be seen to include gangsters who are replaced, his family and friends who must always be on guard against accidents, and the defenseless individuals who are caught up in this “gang war.” Shaji Kailas keeps Kaapa’s tone bleak in contrast to his past films he has directed. In his analysis of this movie, Shaji Kailas places a strong emphasis on the style factor. Indugopan doesn’t hold back when it comes to using vulgar language and Thiruvananthapuram slang in his discourse, but he deserves praise for keeping it clean. The film is watchable because Shaji Kailas hits a meter from the opening scene and keeps it up till the very end. In the second half, the plot becomes predictable, but the characters’ motivations and emotions are engaging. Kaapa’s obsession with being colossal and predictable is a problem. Many people probably would have predicted the twist at the end.
The photographs by Jomon T These dramatic lighting techniques used by John undoubtedly appear fashionable. The music by Dawn Vincent aids in tastefully presenting the movie’s (anti)hero, and he maintains the film’s dark, somber mood throughout.
Major Plus Points ;
- Stylish Making & DOP
- Powerful characters especially Jagadeesh, Dileesh Pothan
- Prithviraj Swag
Verdict; Kaapa revolves around a simple plot, how gangsters are replaced, how his family and friends live in constant terror, and the helpless individuals who are caught up in this “gang war.” Even though the plot becomes predictable in the second half, Shaji Kailas hits a meter from the first scene and maintains it all the way to the finish, making the movie Watchable for Action Genre Movie Fans.