| Directed by | Joshiy |
|---|---|
| Written by | RJ Shaan |
| Produced by | Gokulam Gopalan David Kachappilly Raaffi Mathirra |
| Starring | Suresh Gopi Gokul Suresh Neeta Pillai |
| Cinematography | Ajay David Kachappilly |
| Edited by | Shyam Sasidharan |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Production companies | Sree Gokulam Movies David Kachappilly Productions Iffaar Media |
Gist of the Story
An ex-cop named Abraham Mathew Mathan, also known as Paappan, confronts Kerala Police on a suspenseful criminal investigation voyage. As he investigates the case further, fate has an emotional rendezvous planned for him.
Plot
Abraham Mathan Mathew, a former circle inspector, is hired as a consultant by the police chief after a murderer who had just been let out of prison was suspected of being a serial killer had a similar method of operation to that of the murderer. But the earlier case had a significant impact on Abraham’s life, both professionally and personally. Now that his estranged daughter and police officer Vincy is in charge of the investigation, he finds himself rehashing old wounds and attempting to mend their strained relationship. Abraham and Vincy must collaborate to discover the serial killer and assailant as the number of victims increases.
Performance
Another highlight of the film is Suresh Gopi’s return as a super cop, despite the fact that he almost ever appears in it outside of flashback scenes. Suresh Gopi, the main character, is more composed and resembles an advanced Bharat Chandran. The sluggish pace of sentence delivery and the salt-and-pepper appearance add to the character’s maturity, while random hints of the vintage SG can be seen. Neeta Pillai brings her own style to the role of a police officer and doesn’t feel at all out of place in it. While presenting Vincy, the creative team avoided any stereotypes, but they made sure to subtly address them through other supporting characters, such as a police chief who claims that he was asked whether a female police officer would be able to handle a high-profile investigation or a cop whose first thought is to question the morality of a woman. The presence of Gokul Suresh’s real-life father overshadowed his role as Paappan’s son. Nyla Usha has performed admirably in her capacity as his wife. Asha Sharath, who plays a doctor, Tini Tom, who plays a police officer, Nandu, who plays a detective, and Kaniha, who plays a driver, have all done well in their parts.
Direction/Technical Side
Joshiy’s preference for bringing emotions to life onscreen, especially when speaking to a family audience, is well known to everyone who is familiar with his filmmaking style. Joshiy and his crew, which includes the film’s cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly, made sure that the thriller has a contemporary vibe. With numerous plot twists, Joshiy has kept the investigation’s suspense up to the very end. The movie’s suspenseful and magnificent first half feels fast-paced, but its second half drags along because of an excessive amount of melodrama and other flaws. Paappan’s script by RJ Shaan is its main selling point. The author of the script skillfully weaves together the many stories from the past and present of the main character Paapan with the investigation and its supporting subplots. The movie is almost three hours long, and while some of the twists that keep appearing every ten minutes can be annoying, they also help the tale head in an unexpected direction and culminate in a satisfying resolution.
Verdict; Paappan seems incredibly archaic in light of recent releases of top-notch investigative thrillers from throughout the globe. You’ll find this to be pretty amusing if you’re prepared for some high-voltage melodrama and lots of surprises. Suresh Gopi and Joshiy make a welcome comeback with Paappan.