| Director | Murfi Devasi |
| Dialogue | Murphy Devasy Praful Suresh |
| Cinematography | Ajay David Kachappilly |
| Editor | Shyam Sasidharan |
| Music | Kailas Menon |
| Production | Sandra Thomas Production Company |
Gist of the Story
Six college mates who own an organic farming company have a nightmare on a business and leisure trip to Shimoga. They seem to be sucked into an awful vortex, unable to escape.
Detailed Plot
Four friends who are engaged in organic farming in Kanthalloor, in Kerala’s Idukki district, are introduced in Nalla Nilavulla Raathri’s opening scene. Despite working together professionally, they do not get along well. When Kurien enters their lives, she engages in a filthy game with them. They learn of a plot near Shimoga, Karnataka, thanks to Kurien. He conceals the fact that he truly owns the plot of property from them. He begs the four partners to purchase the land so he may be freed from his financial obligation. Irumban arrives on the Shimoga scene in the interim. He’s a neighborhood thug and a former pal of Kurien’s. All of these individuals, including Kurien, the driver Aneesh, and Kurien’s relative Paul, now find themselves in the middle of some unforeseen situations that affect both the plot’s direction and the movie’s pacing. An unidentified tribal band attacks them and demands to know who killed their comrade. Nalla Nilavulla Rathri depicts the activities that took place on the premises when they were there.
Artistes’ Performances
In this suspenseful thriller, every performer delivered a believable performance. Irumban is a frightening character played by Chemban Vinod, but Jinu Joseph grabs the show as the unfriendly character. Kurien, played by Baburaj, is a good match for the part. He is physically frightening, which helps his on-screen altercation with Irumban (Chemban Vinod Jose) appear plausible. Peter, the gang’s most sensible member, was convincingly portrayed by Rony David Raj. Dominic is a guy with a fragile ego, and Jinu Joseph captures him well in terms of appearance and body language.
Direction / Technical Side
Actress and producer Sandra Thomas has come up with an experimental action film. Nalla Nilavulla Ratthri by debutant director Murphy Devasi is a never before seen approach in Malayalam action films. It’s not a movie for the weak of the heart. Although the movie’s idea is intriguing and keeps viewers interested, brutality can turn you off. A violent and competitive business-based narrative has been developed by the director, who also serves as a co-writer. The narrative, though, has its clunky moments, particularly in the second half when a cat-and-mouse game takes place within the cottage. The first half of the book establishes the characters’ clear and unspoken relationships and is generally interesting. And when the movie hits that violent section in the second half, you naturally assume something will connect all those events from the first half. The majority of the story takes place at night, thus Ajay David Kachappilly photographed a few tricky images. With the exception of the well-liked “Thaanaro Thannaro” single, Kailas’ music lacks the vigor and zeal needed to attract the audience. Only the well-choreographed action moments by Rajasekhar deserve recognition.
Verdict;
Nalla Nilavulla Ratthri, directed by Murphy Devasi, is a unique Malayalam survival film with a violent and competitive business-based narrative. The film’s first half establishes clear relationships and is interesting, but the violent section in the second half can turn viewers off. Not for the faint-hearted!