Mohanlal
As
Prof.
Michael
Idikkula
aka
Dracula
As
usual,
Mohanlal
has
delivered
a
crackling
performance
as
Prof.
Michael
Idikkula.
The
actor
completely
steals
the
show
as
the
loving
teacher
in
the
first
half
and
mass
hero
in
the
second
half.
But,
the
character
of
Prof.
Idikkula
lacks
clarity
and
leaves
the
audiences
with
doubts.
The
half-baked
doesn't
offer
anything
new
for
the
actor
in
Mohanlal.
Direction:
Lal
Jose
Velipadinte
Pusthakam
is
undoubtedly
one
of
the
most
disappointing
films
in
the
career
of
Lal
Jose.
The
director,
who
is
well-known
for
his
control over
the
scripts
and
command
over
the
actors,
fails
to
impress
this
time.
It
is
sad
that
Lal
Jose
couldn't
bring
out
the
best
from
a
brilliant
actor
like
Mohanlal.
Even
though
the
movie
is
quite
impressive
at
parts,
it
totally
lets
the
audiences
with
the
slow
pace
and
lazy
making
style
at
most
of
the
portions.
The
over
expectations
cannot
be
blamed,
as
the
movie
totally
lacks
the
Lal
Jose
magic.
Script:
Benny
P
Nayarambalam
Benny
P
Nayarambalam's
script
has
nothing
fresh
to
offer.
The
movie
succeeds
in
impressing
the
audiences
with
some
well-crafted
comical
and
mass
sequences
at
parts.
The
lack
of
clarity
in
the
character
sketches
is
the
main
drawback.
Even
though
the
movie
discusses
some
extremely
valid
topics,
it
has
not
been
properly
executed.
The
highly
offensive
dialogues
at
certain
portions
are
another
major
letdown.
Anna
Reshma
Rajan
as
Assistant
Prof.
Mary
Anna
Reshma
Rajan,
the
Angamaly
Diaries
has
delivered
a
decent
performance
as Mary,
the
strict
assistant
professor.
But,
the
actress
was
found
struggling
in
the
secon
half
portions,
especially
in
emotional
sequences.
Anoop
Menon
As
Bullet
Vishwam
Anoop
Menon,
the
actor-writer
is
appearing
in
the
role
of
Bullet
Vishwam.
Even
though
his
role
in
the
movie
is
brief,
Anoop
has
succeeded
in
impressing
with
his
performance
and
different
looks.
Sarath
Kumar
As
Franklin
Sarath
Kumar,
who
essays
the
role
of
Franklin
in
the
movie,
is
just
okay
in
his
role.
He
lacks
the
same
energy
which
was
his
biggest
positive
in
his
previous
performances.
Arun
Kurian
As
Sameer
Arun
Kurian,
the
Aanandam
fame
actor
has
delivered
as
decent
peformance
in Velipadinte
Pusthakam
as
Sameer,
city-bred
college
student.
However,
the
actor
has
nothing
much
to
do
in
his
minimal
role.
The
Supporting
Cast
Among
the
rest
of
the
star
cast,
it
is
Salim
Kumar,
Siddique,
Chemban
Vinod
Jose
and
Alencier
Ley
Lopez,
who
scored
with
their
exceptional
performances.
Jude
Anthany
Joseph,
Shivaji
Guruvayoor,
Krishna
Kumar,
Priyanka
Nair,
Sneha,
etc.,
who
essayed
the
other
supporting
roles,
are
good
in
their
respective
characters.
Cinematographer:
Vishnu
Sarma
Vishnu
Sarma,
the
young
cinematographer
who
rose
to
fame
with
the
success
of
the
recent
hit
Godha,
has
once
made
a
mark
with
his
beautiful
visualisation
in
Velipadinte
Pusthakam.
Music:
Shaan
Rahman
Shaan
Rahman,
the
young
musician
has
scored Jimikki
Kammal whichVelipadinte
Pusthakam
has
already
entered
the
Mollywood
hit
charts.
But,
all
the
other
songs
are
easily
forgettable.
The
background
score,
on
the
other,
is
impressive
and
goes
hand-in-hand
with
the
narrative
of
the
movie.