Henchmen of John (Chemban Vinod) and Baby (Binu Pappu), who rule Kuttar, a border village in Idukki, including Sakharia George aka Karia (Sreenath Bhasi) and Sakharia George. Making illegal arak and lending money are their major jobs. Karia, a tough guy, began his career as a “chattambi” on this parth after beating his father when he was younger. He is both adored and despised in the hamlet for his good actions and his highhandedness, despite the fact that he is perpetually high on ganja and illicit arrack. There is a rift in their relationship as a result of Karia’s growing suspicion that John is not treating him with respect and is not paying him enough. Karia therefore prepares to break up with John. The rest of the story is around what happens after John learns about Karia’s plans, how he responds, and what happens to her plans.
PLOT
The main character Karia, played by Sreenath Bhasi, matches the archetype. The performer did a good job of conveying the character’s impetuous and abusive temperament. Every time he appears on television, he exudes the impression that he is about to blow up. John was portrayed by Chemban Vinod Jose in his customary manner. As Baby, Binu Pappu has the opportunity to portray a really realistic character, and he does it well. Grace Antony & Mythili, two actors, also deliver standout performances.
Performance
The gloomy tone of the movie is enhanced by the narrative’s regulated pace and the backdrop in the high mountains. Despite having the main character killed off right away, the movie never reveals all of its cards. Chattambi marks filmmaker Abhilash S. Kumar’s feature film debut. He favors a straightforward style of narration.
Direction / Technical Side
Abhilash is not aiming for a stylised image for the story’s violence and duplicity, despite those elements being present. In the first half, Chattambi piques our interest and curiosity, but by the second, it becomes abundantly clear that this film’s main strengths lie in its technical prowess and atmospherics, leaving us to focus primarily on Kariah’s wrath in a stunning location.
Direction / Technical Side
Verdict; Realistic storytelling is acceptable as long as it engages the viewer on an emotional level. The movie Chattambi, is well-executed and plays with several interesting concepts, although it falls under the category of “Slow Burner” movies. Chattambi is a film that is uncertain about leaving the kind of enduring effect that was intended despite the attention taken during filming. 3/5