Senna Hegde is a name that doesn't need much introduction among movie lovers. If at all you are still trying to figure out as to who he is, well he gained prominence among the audience over the past one year on the back of his impressive directorial venture "Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam". Hence when he had announced his next project, "1744 White Alto" there was a palpable sense of expectation which was further accentuated courtesy of its interesting trailer. Anyway he certainly scored yet again, but the question is whether majority of the audience will warm up to his unconventional crime drama.
As in his previous movie, Hegde has chosen Kanhangad as the location though its name is neither explicitly told nor the appropriate dialect was chosen. He has penned a rather straight forward plot which is made interesting because of the way it is narrated & kudos for that to him and Sreeraj Raveendran for the engaging screenplay. SI Mahesh (Sharafudeen) is entrusted with the investigation of a murder & prima facie evidence indicated that two men were behind the crime who had apparently escaped in a white alto car. The subsequent portions are about this cat & mouse game and the discussions and planning that happens within each camp.
The first thing that struck me about the movie was the location (reminded me of cowboy flicks), the way it was picturized & the colour tone chosen which was both rustic yet funky at times. Hats off to Sreeraj who apart from the screenplay handled the cinematography with elan & giving him able support was Vinod Pattanakadan's art direction that deserves praise. Another major positive was the BGM and the music that were created by Mujeeb Majeed which gelled perfectly with the mood.
Coming to performances, it would be hard to pen each & everyone's name since almost all of them have done utmost justice to their roles. Sharafudeen has consistently raised his game in recent times & continues to impress irrespective of the genre that he chooses. The two fugitives essayed by Rajesh Madhavan & Anand Manmadhan were excellent while the three police constables (Arun Kurian, Sajin Cherukayil & Ranji Kankol) were a hoot. Even the female artists have done a fine job be it Sminu Sijo, Vincy Aloshious etc.
Verdict: It has all the ingredients to keep the audience engaged & in good spirits without resorting to a complicated story. However, the challenge that Hegde might face is whether the audience would be able to appreciate his unconventional pattern of narration & humour. If you ask me, dont miss it!!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Regards...Ben
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