Alamara Movie Review: No Big Surprises, But Worth A Watch!

Director - Midhun Manuel Thomas

Midhun Manuel Thomas has weaved a watchable film out of a wafer thin story plot. The best part of his making pattern is the way in which he handles his artistes. For instance, the way he has used Indrans in this film is quite impressive.

But, at times, one would get a feel that the film is slipping out of the director's hands, especially in certain sequences in the second half. However, it is a decent job from the director and has stayed loyal to the genre.

Script - John Manthrickal

John Manthrickal's screenplay is a decent one. He has added certain realistic elements to the script like the issues that arise between a husband and wife. While the realistic elements win, the non-realistic elements fall flat. Altogether, it is a mixed bag from the writer.

Sunny Wayne As Arun

Sunnay Wayne appears as Arun, a bank employee based in Bangalore. Well, he has done complete justice to the character and we could see the actor in him maturing, with each passing movie. There are certain areas for improvement in the actor in him, such as the dubbing in loud sequences.

Aditi Ravi As Swati

Aditi Ravi portrays the role of Swati, the leading lady of the film. The actress who makes her debut as the leading lady has given a decent performance and looked gorgeous in most of the sequences of the movie.

Manikandan Achari As Supran

Well, here is a man who is definitely the future of Malayalam cinema. We get to see a different Manikandan Achari in Alamara. He appears as the uncle of Arun, and takes care of the humour department in his own style.

Renji Panicker

With Alamara, Renji Panicker has successfully broken the stereotype associated with the roles that have come his way in the recent times. We got to see a different father character from the actor in Alamara. The actor hits the right chord with the comic timing, which is indeed a good sign.

Aju Varghese As Suvin

The role of Suvin is nothing new to Aju Varghese. It is one such role, which he has done in the past. His role could have been developed in a better fashion. Nevertheless, the actor puts up a convincing performance, providing some decent laughs.

Saiju Kurup

A special mention to this man, who has put up an impressive show as Arun's close friend. In fact, he amps up the humour quotient of the movie and his delivery of comical dialogues is nothing less than impressive.

Rest Of The Cast

Apart from the above mentioned actors, Alamara also features Seema G Nair, Sudhi Kopa, Sadique, Indrans etc., in vital roles. Salim Kumar is also a part of the film as he lends voice to the 'alamara'.