Bramayugam review: Mammotty’s latest is more than just survival thriller, it’s about power politics
Team OTTplay
Feb 15, 2024
New theatre release
Bramayugam is a Malayalam-language horror thriller film directed by Rahul Sadasivan that released in theatres on Feb 15
Black and white
It is worth applauding how a black-and-white film in today's age could win the audience, with its storyline and performances
The story
Set in 17th century, Thevan, a folk singer, on the run finds shelter under Kodumon Potti only to release his shelter is more threatening than his escape
More to follow
It’s not just a survival thriller, it’s also about power politics. It shows how Potti’s too much power decays mind and morality
First half scene
The first half of the movie elaborates on its storyline of Mammootty’s Potti character being the whole source of power
Second half scene
It is the second half of the movie where the mysteries are cleared and the path is set. A play of constructed space!
Performances
Mammootty steals the show with his insane character performance. Arjun and Siddharth also win hearts
A stellar show
Bramayugam stands out as a cinematic masterpiece for its storyline. The cinematography deserves a special mention