Oru Naal Varum is another victor which fulfills audience expectations with an enjoyable story and the performance of Mohanlal and Sreenivasan. The film discusses the problems ordinary people faces at government offices - corruption.

Writing -Sreenivasan is one-man army who continues winning streak even after most of his peers stopped writing. Malayalees have given him an eminent position that, this man stars brighter than the superstars. The last film he wrote was Katha Parayumbol which was a success beyond borders. The problem when he comes into a project is that, even directors get overshadowed. Many film viewers consider Sreenivasan as the filmmaker even in films he acts.

The film starts with showing the life of curropt Asst. Town Planning officer played by Sreenivasan. The smooth run of the story falls into gutter when ever the irrelevant family plot raises its head. Film doesn't have boring scenes except those. Sameera Reddy with her stony expressions haven't got anything to do in this film. The director has failed in casting her for the role. Like the wife, she portrays in film, Lal and Sameera doesn't have any similarity and also act without any screen chemistry. Another actress would have done more justice to the role. The child artist should have been given more instructions to act convincingly.

In some scenes the filmmaker has tried to be slapstick, but failed. The fight scene is another pointless addition. Cinematography by Manoj Pillai is ok, though we could see the reflections of crew in more than one scene.

Undoubtedly, the scenes with Lal and Sreeni acting together are hilarious and engaging. Sreenivasan looks healthier and is not mocking any of his ready-made expressions. Their penultimate film Ividam Swargamanu and this film has something in common, the fight against bureaucracy.

Suraj Venjarammood is good in, what he is best at. Indrans who is in a couple of scenes give us a few chuckles. Devayani as the wife of Sreenivasan has done good job. Nedumudi does a character role. This two and half hour film goes from one turn to the next at a splendid pace. The film produced by Manian Pillai Raju will make pots of money.

Thanseer M.A
3.25 / 5