It's Christmas eve & time to gorge into the goodies that is plated up back home. Just like it is fun time for the foodies, it's merry time for movie buffs with many interesting movies lined up back to back for release over the next one week. Among the few few to hit the screens, Ahammed Khabeer's "Madhuram" released on SonyLIV y'day & I was pretty keen to check it out as I had liked his debut venture "June". So did the movie stay true to its name???
Set against the backdrop of the Kochi General hospital, it is about the bond that is created among a bunch of bystanders as they eagerly wait for their loved ones to return to life hale & hearty. Sabu (Joju George) who was taking care of his wife, Chitra (Shruti Ramachandran) was a beacon of positivity which made him a much loved and popular person among the staff and other similar bystanders such as Raviyettan (Indrans), Kevin (Arjun Ashokan) etc. Even among the pain & unpredictability of life, they found solace in each one's company and how their lives pan out forms the crux of the movie.
Just as in "June", Khabeer has crafted a movie that endears to the audience which speaks about positivity and the beauty of relationship that has the power to withstand all challenges that life throws at us. The script has been penned by Khabeer along with Fahim Safar, Ashiq Hamar and Vihar Padala and they have captured the emotional moments extremely well. The tale as such wont surprise with twists as it is kind of predictable but the manner in which Khabeer has created the scenes ensures that it has a feel good effect even when it could have easily veered away to melodramatic. I do understand that the focus is on the Sabu-Chitra track, but I felt they could have invested more on the Kevin-Cherry angle as well especially when it was given significant screen space early on. Another main factor that complemented the movie was Hesham Abdul Wahab's music while Jithin Stansilaus's visuals were impressive also.
Ever since "Joseph" released, Joju has been going from strength to strength with better roles coming in search of him to which he has done utmost justice. Over here, he was just brilliant (though some scenes reminded me of Lalettan) & giving him perfect company was Shruti who was equally good with both of them sharing a fantastic chemistry which is the main reason why it felt appealing. Indrans as usual was impressive while the rest of the cast such as Arjun, Idukki Jaffar & Nikhila did their parts aptly.
Verdict: It's a movie which brings a smile on our lips & also moistens the eyes without being too melodramatic. A feel good emotional drama that has the right level of sweetness without being saccharine. In short, do check it out!!!
Rating: 3.25/5
Regards...Ben
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