Vimanam Malayalam Movie

Feature Film | 2017 | U
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Audience:
'Vimaanam' gives the feel of a ploddingly conceived takeoff as an extraordinary tale is deprived of the focus it deserves. Some essential fine-tuning are missing in the process.
Dec 24, 2017 By K. R. Rejeesh

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DVD Release: Mar 28 2018

This film crucially faces the challenge of recreating the saga of a relentless youngster. Inspired by a true event, the options are open in"Vimaanam"for taking off sans any hindrance. Director Pradeep M. Nair hinges on the option of giving cinematic fripperies to a plot that has immense potential to become a realistic inspirational movie. The passion of Venkiteswaran alias Venkidi to make an aircraft on his own and his dream of flying with his beloved Janaki are clouded by predictable elements. So the excitement in the script, written by the director, trips over the trite factors.


The drama in the romance is superior to the hard work of Venkidi, which is delineated wrapped up in a haze, shifting the overtone to the love story that has been narrated with the support of duets. The performance of Prithviraj in the lead role once again soars to a unique terrain and the two stages of the life of the character are confidently portrayed. As a hearing-impaired person, Venkidi's achievements are mysterious, albeit the character bags the coveted honour Padma Bhushan.


The

major drawback of the film is that the hardships of Venkidi in realising his dream pulsate to reach the topmost layer. The premise of an adventure drama is diluted by indulgent romantic episode, and the saturation of romance outclasses the glory of the flight. Durga Krishna as Janaki is charming in appearance but her entry in the climax scenes are not appealing. 


"Vimaanam" gives the feel of a ploddingly conceived takeoff as an extraordinary tale is deprived of the focus it deserves. Some essential fine-tuning are missing in the process. Technically, the aircraft's take-off and the top-notch visuals by Shehnad Jalal are the highlights of the movie, which is inspired by the life of Saji. M. Thomas. Surprisingly, the result is low on spark.   

K. R. Rejeesh

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Rajoy Alfes

Anyone going to the theatre for seeing the inspiring life of Saji M Thomas will be disappointed as the movie had nothing... Show more
Anyone going to the theatre for seeing the inspiring life of Saji M Thomas will be disappointed as the movie had nothing to do with him other than that both had hearing impairment and that both had the dream of making and flying an aeroplane. What could have been a memorable movie degenerated into a box office romantic masala with only a few credits. The performances of Prithviraj, Alencier and Sudheer Karamana and the camera work of Shehnad Jalal are the only highlights.
Harshvadan Shah

marvellous movie,worth seeing,good real protrayal of young mans dream of making and flying in plane with his intimate gi... Show more
marvellous movie,worth seeing,good real protrayal of young mans dream of making and flying in plane with his intimate girl friend.Against all odds,he succeeds in his mission,and gets recognition from all,but loses unfortunately his inspirator girl friend,Prithviraj gives superb performance,especially as old mans getup,and new heroines acting is also freshening the mind.such motivated movies should be encouraged by all viewers.Espesially,when cinema lovers are fed up with nonsense stories
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