Sanu Varghese’s cinematography is a beautiful balance of gritty and picturesque.
Mahesh Narayanan, who has given us interesting projects, such as Take Off, could have kept the story tighter. But the main plot which centres on the police trying to put an end to the Sulaiman problem is suspenseful and interesting. And when they find it difficult, we see how the political system ruthlessly puts brother against brother.Īt a running time of 160 minutes, there are moments when the film lags and bits that seem a bit of a stretch and unclear, such as the firing when Sulaiman’s young son is killed. But crime is a slippery slope and while the locals look up to him, the bureaucracy is obliged to take action against his illegal activities. While the police arrest Sulaiman before he leaves for Haj and we wait to see how that plays out, the film showcases the youthful Sulaiman, who starts out as a smuggler and a bold risk-taker, who is also keen to work for the neighbouring Muslim and Christian communities in his backward coastal area. Travelling in a non-linear fashion, the drama looks at how politicians manipulate the system and people to create projects that destroy communities and the land, while lining their pockets. And as the scene changes, the story starts to flow in a more comprehensible manner. But Fahadh and Nimisha are actors who, if anything, are capable of grabbing and holding on to your attention. Packed with action, characters and conflicts - in the family, community and with politicians - the first scene makes for a heavy start. But his wife Rosaline, who seems a force in her own right, is adamant that he use the Haj to show that he is making a break from his shady past. A community leader who has developed the coastal area of Ramadapally, he has to handle tensions and difficult situations even amid the preparations for the pilgrimage.
The film, written, directed and edited by Mahesh Narayanan, starts with the portrayal of elderly protagonist Sulaiman Ali Ahammad, played by Fahadh Faasil, who is set to go on Haj. Malik gives you that sense, though it does not fully deliver on the experience. And yet, there will be something in the characterisation, plot or language that holds your interest just enough and then goes on to provide a rewarding experience. They start off with so much intensity that it can feel like too much and too difficult to carry on. Some films and books can be difficult to get hooked onto in the early stages. Story: A bold, risk-taker, Sulaiman, is keen to bring positive development to his coastal town, but crime can be a slippery slope
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