'Kammati Paadam' is kerala's 'kakamuttai'
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,May 27 2016]
Movies that break stereotypes and flips aside existing norms of narration and making are a pleasure to watch. This progression of cinematic experience needs to lauded for its daring and honesty. Kammati Paadam' by Rajeev Ravi is one such movie which has impressed cine lovers with its intensity and approach. In a way Kammati Paadam' does to Malayalam cinema, what Kakamuttai' did to Tamil cinema.
It is interesting to see the way Kammati Paadam' has redefined entertainment. There are all those elements that make any movie entertaining – like romance, action, thrills, suspense and stunts. But what makes the movie unique is that it narrates the tale sans the clutter of fantastic elements, unrealistic portrayal and unreal characterization. This uncluttered narration is an innovation and an art that needs a helping hand to take root in a cinematic culture fogged by crass and cheap entertainment.
This is where Global United Media comes in. Because, putting aside the practical concerns of finance and supporting good cinema require a love for the art. This helping hand in a way opens up new dimensions in Malayalam cinema. GUM has in a way brought in a new wave that brings in fresh talents and breaks a typical hero centric narration, all the while dismantling existing notions of heroism and perceptions.
Not only does Kammati Paadam' herald the dawn of a new age cinema and director, it also has paved the way for a new age producer which supports good cinema. Kammati Paadam' is a movie which needs to be watched because it would be a perception-altering experience in the least judgmental of ways. Director Rajeev Ravi, producers Global United Media and the entire Kammati Paadam' team should take a bow for this gem of a movie which is sure to be on the top awards list this coming year.