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Mohanlal's
Malayalam film Hello Review
Mohanlal connects with audience again in 'Hello'
(Malayalam Review)
By C.P. Parashuram
Film: "Hello"; Cast: Mohanlal, Parvathy Melton, Jagathy
Sreekumar and Siddique;Director: Rafi-Mecartin; Producer: Joy
Thomas Sakthikulangara; Music: Alex Paul
For the first time in their career, superstar Mohanlal and
director duo Rafi-Mecartin come together in "Hello", a laugh
riot crafted for the actor and his fans. The film satisfies the
directors' fan club as well.
The story yields a string of a-gag-a-minute situations, fully
and unapologetically exploiting Mohanlal's flair for comedy. The
storyline may otherwise be wafer thin, but the viewer is not
given an opportunity to think about it till the end.
It is all about lawyer Sivaraman (Mohanlal), an alcoholic, who
leaves his practice and hits the bottle after his family
disapproves of his love.
Action begins when he receives an anonymous call on his cell
phone from a damsel in distress who has been abducted by goons.
He rescues the woman and learns that
she is from a wealthy North Indian joint family and someone from
that family wants to kill her for the property.
The plot thickens, with suspected villains chasing the woman and
the ensuing confusion, tension and action. Follow the twists and
turns, which lead to the grand finale.
It is a typical Rafi-Mecartin plot - racing away in the first
half and proceeding at a snail's pace in the second.
Mohanlal is the soul of the film and carries it on his
shoulders. However, Jagathy Sreekumar shares some of his burden.
Parvathy Melton, the leading lady is just a pretty face in her
debut film. Maybe we can expect more from her in future.
Alex Paul's music is apt for such a film. He has churned out a
mixture of foot-tapping numbers and melodious songs.
IANS.
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