Abrahaminte Santhathikal Review: A Deft Suspense Thriller That Is A Compelling Watch!
Abrahaminte Sanathathikal, the much-awaited film of Mammootty has graced the big screens today (June 16, 2018). Read Abrahaminte Santhathikal review here.
Star
Cast:
Mammootty,
Anson
Paul,
I.M.Vijayan,
Kanika,
Siddique
Director:
Shaji
Padoor
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal,
the
film
which
the
audiences
have
been
eagerly
waiting
for,
has
graced
the
big
screens
today
(June
16,
2018).
Mammootty
is
all
set
to
strike
big
with
this
movie,
which
is
high
on
expectations.
The
movie
is
undoubtedly
one
of
the
most
hyped
films
of
Mammootty
in
the
recent
times
and
let
us
see
how
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
has
turned
out
to
be.
Plot
Derick
Abraham
is
one
of
the
most
revered
cops
of
the
force
and
he
is
often
assigned
with
special
tasks.
He
is
one
such
person
who
upholds
his
profession
much
above
anything
else.
But,
one
such
instance
occurs
when
his
brother
becomes
an
accused
in
a
murder
and
what
happens
later
has
been
narrated
in
a
deft
manner
in
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal.
At
first,
let's
see
how
the
cast
&
crew
members
of
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
have
fared
for
the
movie...
Mammootty
As
Derick
Abraham
Mammootty
is
in
top
form
as
the
lead
character
and
he
steals
the
show
with
his
performance,
which
is
rich
in
all
aspects.
The
emotional
variations
and
the
inner
conflicts
are
safe
in
the
hands
of
the
master
actor.
Be
it
the
occasional
mass
sequences
or
the
emotional
ones,
which
hold
due
importance
in
the
film,
he
excels.
He
has
done
a
good
number
of
cop
roles
in
the
past
and
he
has
made
it
a
point
to
make
Derick
Abraham
quite
different
from
each
one
of
them.
Anson
Paul
As
Philip
Abraham
Anson
Paul
gets
to
play
a
meaty
role
as
Philip
Abraham,
the
younger
brother
of
Derick
Abraham.
The
actor
has
bagged
the
big
opportunity
that
he
has
got
and
has
come
up
with
a
confident
performance
even
though
there
are
rooms
for
improvement.
The
Leading
Ladies
Kaniha
appears
as
Diana
Joseph,
the
public
prosecutor
and
she
does
complete
justice
to
her
role
and
she
has
her
own
importance
in
the
story.
On
the
other
hand,
Tarushi
as
Aleena
has
delivered
a
decent
performance
in
a
crucial
role.
Rest
Of
The
Cast
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
is
rich
in
star
cast
and
the
movie
also
features
some
of
the
talented
supporting
actors
in
important
roles.
Siddique
excels
in
the
role
of
a
cop
yet
again.
Similar
are
the
cases
of
Renji
Panicker
and
Kalabhavan.
Bringing
in
Yog
Japee
for
an
important
role
was
indeed
a
good
idea
of
the
makers.
Script
&
Direction
Haneef
Adeni,
who
had
scripted
The
Great
Father,
has
penned
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
as
well.
He
has
already
proved
his
ability
to
etch
some
fine
thrilling
elements
with
his
debut
venture
and
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
is
a
befitting
continuation.
The
script
has
been
layered
in
a
good
manner
and
the
suspense
elements
have
been
kept
under
the
wraps
till
the
end.
Much
like
in
The
Great
Father,
the
script
also
focuses
on
the
emotional
and
family
angle,
especially
in
the
first
half.
It
is
a
confident
debut
by
Shaji
Padoor
as
a
film-maker
and
he
has
put
the
years
of
experience
that
he
has,
to
play.
He
has
brought
in
freshness
in
the
way
he
has
opted
to
tell
the
story.
The
narrative
pattern
of
the
film
is
tricky
and
it
is
safe
in
the
hands
of
an
experienced
player
like
him.
He
has
given
due
importance
to
the
actor
in
Mammootty
than
the
star
in
him.
At
the
same
time,
has
cleverly
embedded
some
mass
elements
in
between,
without
affecting
the
flow
of
the
film.
Other
Aspects
Gopi
Sunder
yet
again
strikes
big
with
the
BGM
and
it
does
provide
a
huge
build
up
to
Mammootty's
character.
The
songs
too
were
good
and
gels
well
with
the
narrative
of
the
movie.
Special
mention
to
Alby
who
has
done
a
fantabulous
job
by
setting
the
right
frames
for
a
thriller
like
this.
Editing
by
Mahesh
Narayanan
is
skillful.
Overall
View
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
is
definitely
in
the
lines
of
an
investigation
thriller,
but
it's
quite
different
from
the
ones
that
the
audiences
are
used
to.
Especially,
the
narrative
pattern
in
the
first
half
of
the
film
might
seem
to
be
a
bit
off-track
but,
this
helps
to
build
the
suspense
and
the
foundation
of
the
core
plot
that
the
film
has
to
narrate.
Moreover,
the
film
is
not
just
about
the
thrill
elements
as
it
delves
deeply
into
the
personal
life
of
the
main
character,
which
has
been
narrated
with
the
core
storyline
in
an
apt
way.
The
film
begins
on
the
right
note
with
an
investigation
which
has
been
dealt
with
in
a
swift
manner.
There
is
a
drastic
change
in
the
film
with
the
movie
shifting
its
focus
to
family
bond
and
emotional
aspects.
This
change
has
been
showcased
in
a
convincing
manner
but
might
not
be
digestible
to
all.
The
slightly
excessive
emotional
elements
in
the
first
half
with
some
clichéd
elements
do
leave
the
audiences
a
bit
confused
about
the
way
the
film
is
heading.
Nevertheless,
this
approach
has
favoured
the
film's
intent
up
to
an
extent
as
it
keeps
us
guessing
about
what
will
happen
next
and
thus,
keep
the
audience's
interest
intact.
However,
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal's
second
half
is
the
high
point
of
the
film
with
the
last
30
minutes
turning
out
to
be
the
lifeline
and
the
major
attraction
of
the
movie.
These
portions
feature
the
best
sequences
of
any
crime
thrillers
of
the
recent
times.
The
film
shifts
gears
and
does
take
the
audiences
for
a
thriller
of
a
ride,
with
unexpected
twists
and
turns
that
lifts
the
film
to
a
higher
level.
Verdict
Abrahaminte
Santhathikal
is
a
nicely
crafted
thriller,
which
is
high
on
emotional
elements
as
well.
The
film
has
a
narrative
pattern
that
is
quite
different
from
the
investigation
thrillers
of
the
recent
times
and
the
movie
has
turned
out
to
be
a
compelling
watch.