Kalakalappu Movie Online – Review

Kalakalappu @ Masala Cafe by Sundar C have been released as a summer special. The film also marks Sundar C’s 25th directorial venture. The director who's known for his comedy outings has joined hands with Vimal, Shiva and Santhanam on this film.

Though the film starts slowly, it picks up pace as Shiva joins Vimal. Vimal’s character as a soft spoken person suits him well. Though his chemistry with Anjali is a huge plus for the film, it feels as though his potential has not been used fully.

Shiva then again was utilised to his best and his role of a smart, naughty and greedy guy have been portrayed well. He scores with one-liners such as, “When old Billa may also be remade right into a successful one, why not remake old dishes.”

Anjali has get a hold of a super performance. Her role as a central authority official fits her well. Though Oviya’s role lacks depth, she along side Anjali has smoked up the screen with their brilliant performances within the song ‘Ivalunga imsai’.

Santhanam’s entry within the second half as Muraimaman and ‘dubakur rowdy’, takes the entertainment level several notches up. Manobala is a crucial ingredient in contributing to the entertainment factor of the film. The chase scene involving him, Vimal and Santhanam is a scream. VS Raghavan and Ilavarasu do justice to their roles.

Sundar C has done an effective job in presenting a comedy cracker. His formula of Vimal and Shiva as siblings with exactly opposite nature has worked big time. His collection of John Vijay for the role of a ‘sirippu’ police officer was fruitful.

The softness in frames is laudable and cinematographer UK Senthil has made it visually spectacular, particularly within the songs. The artwork should be applauded. Using traditional art pieces like ‘Pattam’ and ‘Chamaram’ within the song ‘Ava Thirumbipaarthu’ is fitting, when you consider that the song have been shot within the temple town of Kumbakonam. Vijay Ebenezer’s songs and background score contribute to the film’s humour in a large way.

Considering it’s a no holds barred comedy entertainer, few inconsistencies affecting the flow of the story, may well be pardoned.

Though the director has intended to turn Vimal in a ‘Harischandran’ like character, his so called truthfulness makes him look stupid from time to time. Also, the concentration on glamour is just too much in almost every song sequence. It might has been reduced to what was necessary.

On the whole, Kalakalappu @ Masala Cafe is an entertainer, released at an ideal time.