Power is something that kills the human that it possesses and creates only an image of the human, with the demon of power living beneath its flesh and skin.
Set in 17th-century Southern Malabar, in a caste-based surrounding that has a rigid power structure in practice, the ambience of which, is perfected through technical brilliance brought by black and white imagery, and creates an atmosphere of heart-trembling horror that grips and shocks the viewer from beginning to end.
The larger part of the story happens in a closed atmosphere, with a production design that is beyond perfect. The setting itself is inserted into a mythical sphere, incorporating elements from folklore and Hindu mythology, which acts as instruments to showcase the established power structure in the first half of the film, and the struggle to overturn and establish power in new hands, in the second half.
The horror is brought largely through the remarkable sound design, which spreads a fire in the chest of viewers with its intensity.
From beginning to end, not even a single second is left unwanted.
And Mammootty, the legendary actor delivers a completely new and exceptional performance as Koduman Potty. As a towering and monstrous figure, he shines on the screen.
Set in 17th-century Southern Malabar, in a caste-based surrounding that has a rigid power structure in practice, the ambience of which, is perfected through technical brilliance brought by black and white imagery, and creates an atmosphere of heart-trembling horror that grips and shocks the viewer from beginning to end.
The larger part of the story happens in a closed atmosphere, with a production design that is beyond perfect. The setting itself is inserted into a mythical sphere, incorporating elements from folklore and Hindu mythology, which acts as instruments to showcase the established power structure in the first half of the film, and the struggle to overturn and establish power in new hands, in the second half.
The horror is brought largely through the remarkable sound design, which spreads a fire in the chest of viewers with its intensity.
From beginning to end, not even a single second is left unwanted.
And Mammootty, the legendary actor delivers a completely new and exceptional performance as Koduman Potty. As a towering and monstrous figure, he shines on the screen.