Bhramaram

Cast: Mohanlal, Bhoomika Chawla, Suresh Menon, V.G. Muralikrishnan, Lakshmi Gopalaswami, Jayalakshmi, Madan Babu, Baby Niveditha
Language: Malayalam
Banner: YavonnE Entertainments
Director: Blessy
Producer: Raju Mallyath, Sulfikar
Camera: Ajayan Vincent
Story: Blessy
Screenplay: Blessy
Dialogue: Blessy
Lyrics: Anil Panachooran
Music: Mohan Sithara
Distribution: Maxlab Release
Year: 2009

Yes, Blessy has stamped his signature on Bhramaram. A simple story, it has lots of emotions, fabulous frames and some haunting moments. Still, in the end, it is Mohanlal’s power-packed performance that is the real strength of the film.

'Bhramaram' tells the story of a guy named Sivankutty (Mohanlal), who comes to Coimbatore from the high-range area, and seeks out Unnikrishnan (Suresh Menon), who is a very busy stock-broker. The two were in fact classmates in school, but Unni fails to recognize him. Unni is well-settled, with wife Uma (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy) and two daughters, one of whom is in a boarding school.

Since Unni doesn't recognize his old time classmate, Sivankutty prefers to give out a false name. But later, when Unni realizes who the visitor is after a tip off from his friend Alex (Muralikrishnan) who too is an old time classmate and now a doctor, all hell breaks loose. Why has Sivankutty come all the way seeking Unni and maybe Alex too? Is it to avenge some past wrong? Unni doesn't know what to do.

Sivankutty, who behaves sometimes like a friend and sometimes like an enemy, tries to convince Unni that he is not out for revenge. All he wants is for Unni to accompany him to his place and tell his wife (Bhoomika) and daughter that he (Sivankutty) is in fact innocent and what had happened in the past was all a big mistake committed by Unni and Alex. Unni is reluctant to go. Sivankutty then changes his approach and threatens Unni with dire consequences, following which Unni agrees to go with him. And from here the story of 'Bhramaram' takes off.

The film has its moments for sure, but things could definitely have been more effective with a taut script. Though Mohanlal puts in his heart and soul to get into the shoes of his character, the supporting cast lets him down big time. What makes the film click is its stunning climax.

Bhoomika, as Mohanlal's wife, and the child actor who play their child fail to make any impact. Some of the characters played by Bollywood comedian Suresh Menon, Bhoomika and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy could have been more effective with better dubbing. Muralikrishnan, who plays Alex, has nice features to suit his role and he does a nice job as well.

Among the best things about the film is the cinematography by Ajayan Vincent that adds to the mood of the story in a huge way. Mohan Sithara’s music is melodious, especially Mohanlal’s 'Annarakanna…' song that is another highlight of the film. The action scenes, though at times created just for the heck of it, have been taken pretty well.

Bhramaram haunts you even after you come out of the theatre. Of course, it also makes you think about its merits and shortcomings. How many films that came out in recent times have succeeded in doing that? So go for it!

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