The
Dolphins
is
a
comedy
thriller
directed
by
Dhipan.
The
movie
stars
Suresh
Gopi
in
the
lead
role.
Anoop
Menon,
Kalpana
and
Meghna
Raj
play
the
other
pivotal
roles.
The
Dolphins
is
produced
by
Arun
MC
and
Sudeep
Karatt
under
the
banner
Line
of
Colours.
Story
Surabalan
aka
Panayamuttam
Sura
is
a
liquor
baron
who
runs
a
chain
of
bars,
named
Dolphin
Bar.
He
is
very
close
to
his
wife
Kochuvava
(Kalpana)
and
son.
Despite
his
rich
status,
Sura
is
unable
to
enter
the
high
class
circle,
due
to
not-so-sophisticated
personality.
This
causes
an
inferiority
complex
in
Sura
and
he
usually
hides
in
the
shadow
of
his
bar
and
his
friends
circle.
Once,
an
astrologer
who
comes
across
Sura,
tells
him
that
he
will
die
within
a
few
months
and
only
a
woman,
who
unexpectedly
enters
his
life
can
save
him.
Sura
gets
a
chance
to
communicate
with
a
woman
(Meghna
Raj)
without
seeing
her,
with
the
help
of
his
friend
cum
philosopher
Nandan
(Anoop
Menon).
At
the
same
time,
a
series
of
murder
happens
in
the
town.
This
unfolds
the
rest
of
the
story.
Cast
and
Performance
Suresh
Gopi
shines
as
Panayamuttam
Sura,
with
his
extra-ordinary
acting
skills;
especially
in
the
climax
scenes.
But
the
Trivandrum
slang
used
by
the
actor
sounds
artificial
at
some
points.
Kalpana,
who
played
Sura’s
wife
Kochuvava,
is
the
star
of
the
movie.
The
actress
makes
the
audience
awestruck
with
her
exuberance
in
comic
scenes
and
under
acting
in
emotional
scenes.
Anoop
Menon’s
character
Nandan
is
an
extension
of
his
earlier
characters.
The
actor
is
fine
in
his
repetitive
role;
but
definitely
need
to
improve
his
acting
skills
and
should
develop
his
own
acting
style.
Meghna
Raj
looks
completely
convincing
in
her
role.
Another
actor
who
deserves
a
special
applause
is
Nishanth
Sagar,
who
mesmerizes
audience
with
his
impeccable
comic
timing.
Rest
of
the
cast
also
did
complete
justice
to
their
roles.
Script
and
Direction
Anoop
Menon’s
script
is
engaging
in
the
first
half,
but
falls
into
slow
pace
in
the
second
half
and
gets
back
into
form
with
a
brilliant
climax.
The
writer
has
managed
to
bring
the
comic
and
emotional
quotients
in
the
correct
ratio;
thus
makes
the
movie
entertaining
as
well
as
heart
touching.
Diphan,
who
is
well-known
for
his
out-and-out
action
thrillers,
proves
that
his
craft
in
comic-entertainers
with
The
Dolphins.
Technical
Aspects
Jithu
Damodar’s
visuals
are
mind
blowing.
Zian
Sreekanth’s
editing
fails
to
reach
the
standards.
Music
and
Background
Score
M
Jayachandran’s
songs,
including
the
remix
of
the
legendary
song
O
Mridule
fails
to
meet
expectations.
Gopi
Sundar’s
background
score
is
above
average.
Verdict
A
thorough
entertainer,
which
can
solely
be
watched
for
the
performances
of
Suresh
Gopi
and
Kalpana.