The trailer gave out a bit too much maybe? Or have we become over-exposed to similar stories? What can be said though is that the decision of Nishanth to keep the story the way it is in this film, signals the arrival of a daring filmmaker, one who declares the final frame of the film with the film’s title. Kadaseela Biriyani was released on and was directed by Nishanth Kalidindi. Though the screenplay strives to keep us invested, we can see where it is all headed and how it will all end. Kadaseela Biriyani : Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Songs About Kadaseela Biriyani. Perhaps the only major setback is a rather predictable story. The editing of Ignaitious Aswin and the cinematography of Azeem Mohammed and Hestin Jose Joseph deserve much praise. Even the psychotic Johan commits his first murder as a teenager, longing for a family.ĭespite being filled with newcomers, this film pleasantly surprises by delivering a finished product. The first two Pandi brothers plot a murder, yearning for some peace in their family, while Chikku Pandi aims to become a doctor for the same reason.
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I found the shift to be quite organic though, and it’s notable that the longing of driver Gabriel (Rishab) for an ideal family and an ordinary life, is pretty much the common goal of all the main characters. In the hands of limited talents, these characters might have been difficult to tolerate, but these actors ensure we remain invested.įor a film that doesn’t take serious things, well, seriously, I wonder if some will find it hard to buy its sentimental episodes. I particularly liked Chikku Pandi (Vijay Ram) and Johan Kariya (Hakkim Shahjahan). I enjoyed the character-writing too and the sheer range we get. But thinking about it, it does make me laugh out loud.” It felt reassuring to learn that the conflicting emotional reactions I was having, was all intended.ĭirector Nishanth Kalidindi manages this delicate balance throughout the film, with the film benefitting largely from its staging and performances. Towards the middle of the film, the narration (by Vijay Sethupathi) goes, “The moment I heard the story, it felt serious to me. This is just the tip of the iceberg really. The film makes you laugh hysterically, delivers adrenaline rushes, surprises you with its violence, and like with a roller-coaster ride-if you like them-I even found myself wishing the film lasted longer.ĭuring a crucial murder scene in the film, a killer shows a passport size photo of his father to a restrained man, and says, “Ivan dhaan da en appa, paakka comedy-a irundhalum romba nallavan!” Try not laughing, but even before you can catch your breath, something shocking happens. It has become almost passe to see reviews describing films as ‘roller-coaster rides’, but really, walking out of the theatre after watching Kadaseela Biriyani, that’s how it felt.