Kamal Ghorui
Even though Mohanlal’s ‘Aarattu’ is a complete disappointment, director B Unnikrishnan has a knack in telling thriller stories and that’s the reason why the expectations were high when he teamed up with Nivin Pauly for the upcoming film ‘Prathichaya’. The trailer of Prathichaya, written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and led by Nivin Pauly and Balachandra Menon, is now out and the film positions itself as a hard-hitting political drama mixed with thrilling elements. The visuals suggest an intense look into Kerala’s contemporary political machinery.The trailer hints at events that once shook Kerala’s political landscape. One of the most striking images is the reference to the Secretariat siege protest from the era of Oommen Chandy.
Timely release for Nivin Pauly’s film
The trailer arrives during a politically active season as the elections are approaching and this timing has drawn attention from political circles.After a gap between projects, B. Unnikrishnan returns to screenwriting with what the trailer presents as direct, forceful political commentary. Several controversial issues that sparked wide public discussion in Kerala appear in the montage.
Large-scale production
‘Prathichaya’ was shot over nearly one hundred days across Kerala, several Indian states, and multiple international locations.Reports indicate a likely Perunnal season release. The trailer highlights the comeback of Balachandra Menon, who marks his fiftieth year in cinema.
Trailer reactions
The trailer is receiving steady and positive responses online. One viewer commented, “Am I the only one who felt a touch of the movie Lucifer in this?” Another expressed admiration for the ensemble, saying, “I must say this — fantastic casting.” The expectation for commercial success is clear, with another user writing, “Hoping for a success like Ramaleela and Lucifer.” One more comment focused on the filmmaker’s comeback, stating, “More than being a good film for Nivin Pauly, I hope this becomes a strong comeback for B. Unnikrishnan.”‘Prathichaya’ features a wide ensemble with actors playing crucial roles. The cast includes Sharafudheen, Harisree Ashokan, Maniyanpilla Raju, Neethu Krishna, Ann Augustine, Sabitha Anand, Vishnu Agasthya, Nishanth Sagar, Sai Kumar and others.On the other hand, Nivin Pauly started this year on a positive note with the success of ‘Sarvam Maya’.
