Honey Bee 2.5 Malayalam Movie
The familiar terrains of "Honey Bee 2" hog the limelight once again in "Honey Bee 2.5," helmed by Shyju Anthikkad. Based on a real incident that occurred on the sets of the film, "Honey Bee 2.5" showcases the birth of its plot.
A mediocre screenplay that flounders at some places in the first half is overcome by Shyju's narrative skills.
Vishnu Prasad (Askar Ali), an alumnus of Adayar Film Institute, reaches the location of "Honey Bee 2" for an opportunity to act in the film. Though he is denied chance, the young man stays with the crew without losing hope. There he becomes close to actress Bhavana's aide Kanmani (Lijimol Jose). Amidst the humiliation he faces, Kanmani strongly lends moral support to him. Once an unexpected incident on the set decides the fate of Vishnu.
The premise of the story is inetresting and this makes the film a tad different from movies that tell the tale of tinsel world inside a film. Since it deals with a story on a movie's set, most of the actors appear in their real names.
Within the limitations of the shooting set, Shyju could take forward the proceedings by covering the chinks in the script. Meanwhile, deliberate efforts to evoke humour bite the dust with the shoddy performance of some characters.
Askar Ali's performance is very close to the character. Albeit he exposes his limitations in certain areas, the young actor, who is Asif Ali's brother, shows glimpses of talent. Lijomol Jose has a different appearance in her modern outfit and as always she has performed naturally.
"Honey Bee 2.5" is able to snuff out all the shortcomings of the previous two flicks from "Honey Bee" franchise. Though not eventful, this film claims the top rung by pipping the two with less celebration and adequate substance.
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