Movie#50 Keralotsavam Mission 2009 ( Malayalam- India)

An average work by director Shankar Panicker with actors Vinu Mohan, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani and Vishnupriya. The movie seems to be made with the idea to foster Indian unity and denounce communalism. The idea and theme are very good and have good intent but it is the movie that was disappointing.
The summary is that a festival was planned by the Kerala govt named Keralotsavam. The supervision of the festival's cultural programme fell on the character played by Nedumudi Venu. He is ably supported by his daughter, character played by Vishnupriya. While doing the casting for Kalari ( martial arts), they meet a simple man, character played by Vinu Mohan, who in turn has a dark past and agenda. It is how these events roll out that was depicted in this work.
Vinu Mohan is a good actor with potential. His ability is under utilized in the movie by the director. Nedumudi Venu shines in character. As a veteran, he should be. Vishnupriya has a character role that talked too much to the point of viewers' irritation. Kalabhavan Mani did me a favour by choosing a role which had less importance, hence more appreciative. The director had put songs at odd positions to drag the movie. He might have been banking on the audio sale in case the movie did not click with the audience. In a way he is right…
Personal rating is 2 out of 5…