Rajeev hides out in the shadows of Devi (Gayathrie), a Tamil-speaking young woman living in Kerala, after evading police after an attempted theft. He makes the choice to turn the corner after falling in love with Devi. The Film is all about his fight against a strong minister about a dog bite caused by a pothole. Even though he is aware of his limited finances, the difficulty in finding support, and the possibility that the court system may be biased against him since he was once a frequent offender, he will stop at nothing to see that the minister is brought to justice.
Kunchacko Boban has evolved over the years from a romantic hero to a serious performer with a desire to appear in roles that required study of sides and shades of individuals who are very different from one another. The actor has produced a number of restrained, unforgettable performances. He has been in some of the best films in recent memory as the pursued cop in Nayattu, the artistic yet endearing happy-go-lucky Sanjeev in Bheemante Vazhi, and the ardent campaigner in Pada. Nna Thaan Case Kodu is the latest in a string of outstanding performances from him.
It is commendable that Gayathrie plays Rajeevan’s live-in companion and potential love interest. She primarily serves as a worried or upset spouse in the first two acts, but in the third act, she gets quite a few noteworthy lines, which the actor delivers confidently. It’s fun to watch the outstanding supporting cast, which included Rajesh Madhavan and many fresh names.
Director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Pothuval creates a fantastic socio-political satire that the average person can relate to after his Kanakam Kamini Kalaham and Android Kunjappan. Even though we are aware of the deplorable state of the roads in our state and the way the courts render decisions, as well as the corrupt political system where ministers attempt to place the blame on the contractors while they are compelled to use inferior materials in exchange for sizable bribes and cash contributions to party funds, we can’t help but wonder.
Ratheesh did a fantastic job of carefully selecting each performer for the cast. They all appear to naturally fit into their parts and produce really authentic performances—something we rarely see from well-known actors.
The story adds new plot threads, making it more about the general problem of potholes, bad roads, and politics, but the satirical undertone never goes away. It’s interesting to note that Bheemante Vazhi, Kunchacko’s most recent hit, also addressed the issue of congested roads and restricted lanes. There are numerous characters and supporting tales, but none detract from the film’s overall essence. There are many odd, entertaining conversations and investigations throughout the first half of the film. The second part is entirely centered on the courtroom and the debates, where it demonstrates how time passes quickly when you are involved in a legal dispute.
Nna Thaan Case Kodu is a quirky take on the Current Sociopolitical Situation of our Country from Director Ratheesh Pothuval which is backed by authentic performance from each & every cast. Easily one of the best performance from Kunchacko Boban. Recommended! 4/5