Kala (weed) the Malayalam film directed by V S Rohit is something that any serious movie buff should watch. The narrative part is a treat. One cannot tell that there is a great story line. The film plays on the human egos and what drives them to take to extreme steps.
The film would not have stood out without Tovino Thomas who accepted a role that is very very far away from his screen image. To top it, he has given his heart and soul to the role. Apart from this he is also one of the producer's of the film. The start of the hunting of the Tamilan ( Sumesh Moor) labourer by the landlord ( Tovino) that ends in the climax which subtly tells a message is a treat.
This extended hunt that keeps changing from the hunter being hunted and vice versa is something that is a treat to watch. The perfect synch between the cinematographer of the locales and sequences that action choreographer has in mind and two dedicated actors make this long action scene , one of the best in Indian cinema. It reminded me of Pithamagan and Devar Magan.
The action scenes make you swing your sympathies between Tovino and Sumesh character and finally when you wish that Tovino loses, it happens. Music is yet another plus that does not distract but enhances the proceedings. V S Rohit deserves full ancepraise for this commendable film.
Indian cinema should make more use of Sumesh Moor. He leaves a lasting impression . In fact, the film belongs to Sumesh.
Quite a relief from writing about `power packed performance' of Mammootty and whether `Priest' beat `Master' Collection or One is caught in a whisper campaign.
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