Kaly Malayalam Movie
Going by the title, "Kaly" is meant for time-pass but by the theme it has some serious affair. From the life premise of happy-go-lucky youngsters, in a jiffy the tone is transformed into a thriller pattern, which is gripping and engaging. The prelude is the puerile deeds like spiriting away of clothes and accessories from shops by these youths in pursuit of leading a luxury life. At one stage, you would conceive the plot like any other run-of-the-mill tale of urban boys. But there is an impending serious 'play.'
Debutant director Najeem Koya effectively restrains the buoyancy of the six-member gang -- Abu, Bijoy, Shanu, Sameer Shajahan, Paul and Aneesh--- to digress the proceedings aptly to be a thriller drama. The events in the luxury villa compound bring Circle Inspector T. Thilakan (Joju George) to the scene and he is a delight to watch thereafter. Joju George is excellent in the character, which holds the film tightly to make it riveting.
The film revolves around the incident that occurs inside the premise of a cluster of villas. The youngsters, including Sameer Shajahan, played by Shebin Benson, Paul (Shalu Rahim) and Aneesh (Indy Pallassery) too involve in it to make matters from bad to worst. The anxiety of Balan (Shammy Thilakan) and his friends to get rid of the quagmire serves as the pulsating factor in the movie.
The script written by Najeem Koya and Aroz Irfan firmly states its novelty and closes the possibilities of loopholes. But towards the end, they evade from giving a comprehensive explanation to the turnaround of events. Aiswarya Suresh as Poojitha carries a responsible role and she completes it with moderate success.
Behind the camera, Sajith Purushan proves his immaculate visual sense. Rahul Raj composes the BGM that always evokes the mysterious feel of the outcome of the tale. It's a smart play by Najeem Koya sans grave fouls.