In exchange for a business proposal, Ramkumar decides to host his friend Parameswaran and his wife at the former’s opulent hotel. However, when Ramkumar’s actual motives are made clear, Parameswaran chooses to invite another buddy, Abdulla, who has been tormented by the tragedies and betrayals that have occurred there for him. What happens when three friends who are each at a different stage of life get together to discuss how they got to where they are forms the rest of the story.
Instead of giving the character some substance, Prithviraj exudes plenty of charisma and flamboyance. He is inebriated most of the time, but when vengeance enters his thoughts, he snaps out of it, only to fall back into it after his monologues are finished.
While Saiju Kurup steps in to provide the humor, Vijay Babu does a respectable job as the cunning, liarish womanizer. Vijay Babu also makes an effort to build the tension that results from the vices of an avaricious antagonist. Indrajith does a good job of carrying out his part, finding just the right amount of humor and melancholy to make the later parts work.
Murali Gopy, who frequently works with Prithviraj, wrote the script for Theerppu, which is directed by Rathish Ambat. Following Kammara Sambhavam, Rathish Ambat creates another suspenseful film with a large ensemble cast and a narrative by Murali Gopy that incorporates both the main plot and flashbacks in his trademark manner. Abdulla (Prithviraj) is the one who has been physically damaged by the treachery, as his father was defrauded of the ancestral land by individuals he believed to be his siblings. The first part of the film is something of a revenge drama.
The luxurious hotel that contains the artifacts has been utilized to the fullest extent by the author, almost to the point of excess, where each historical object has a justification and an impact later on. There isn’t much to take away from the writing because of its historical allusions, top star cast, and grandiose approach. These weak points slip in and out of triviality. The movie’s production design is impressive. The movie, which lasts 2 hours and 35 minutes, does occasionally include a loud background score by Gopi Sundar. The elaborate sets provide an opulent atmosphere, and Sunil KS does an excellent job with the camera work.
Murali Gopi has once again chosen a delicate subject. A film that combines experimental elements with black comedy and Murali Gopi’s signature historical, political, religious, and contemporary social themes. Certainly has its moments, but the finished film suffers from a lack of clarity. One Time Watch! 3/5