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