Ramachandra Boss and Co Malayalam Movie

Tale of a heist set in the Gulf is a package of illogical events embedded in an unconvincing plot. Haneef Adeni-directed film wears its fragility on its sleeves and it is dire by all means. Aug 25, 2023 By K. R. Rejeesh

In the realm of art and assumed priceless value, writer-director Haneef Adeni presents 'Ramachandra Boss & Co,' a tale centered around a painting coveted by Ramachandra Boss (Nivin Pauly), who orchestrates a heist to possess it. The film takes place in the Gulf, where Ramachandra recruits individuals from Kerala for his plan. Adeni's screenplay lacks freshness and moves sluggishly, opting for a laid-back narrative style instead of the gripping heist thriller it could have been. Unfortunately, the storyline is marred by illogical events within an unconvincing plot.

Ramachandra assembles a team, including Siddique (Jaffer Idukki) driven by his daughter's cancer treatment costs, Zakariya (Vijilesh) burdened by family financial woes, and Sophiya (Mamitha Baiju) tasked with clearing her family's debts. These characters each carry personal motivations for joining Ramachandra's group.

The narrative follows their heist plan, aided by Shylesh P Damodar (Vinay Forrt) in the desert, with Jessica (Arsha Baiju) unexpectedly joining the team. The film stumbles in executing the robbery, portraying the events in a frivolous manner that diminishes the gravity of the task at hand. As the protagonist, Nivin gets a mediocre platform to perform albeit the canvas of the tale is humongous. However, the performance of Munish as a sonorous antagonist is dramatic throughout. The high jinks led by Vinay Forrt are the sole comfort in this film yet certain repeated scenes of portraying his character flirting with women are unwarranted.

The film's weaknesses become glaring as the story progresses. The infiltration of Amar's heavily secured mansion by Ramachandra's team is depicted in a rather implausible manner, exposing the writer's attempt to evade a more substantial screenplay idea. The conspiracy and execution of the painting theft similarly lack credibility.

The film attempts to balance various elements, including advanced technologies and flashy sequences, such as the hero's introduction and car chase scenes, skillfully captured by Vishnu Thandassery's cinematography. In a time when well-crafted heist web series captivate audiences, lackluster plots like this struggle to make an impact. The movie's fragility is evident, rendering it a lackluster and soulless endeavor.