Malayalam Film ‘Grrr’ Now Streaming on Hotstar
Release Date and Availability:
The Malayalam film Grrr, which hit theaters on June 14, is now available for streaming on Hotstar from August 20.
Genre and Story:
Grrr is a survival comedy-drama crafted with a simple yet engaging storyline.
Malayalam filmmakers are known for choosing stories that are close to reality, often presenting them in a way that captivates the audience.
In this film, Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu play the lead roles, under the direction of Jay K.
Plot Overview:
Regimen Nadar (played by Kunchacko Boban) is in love with Rachana (played by Anagha), and they plan to marry.
However, Rachana’s father, a politician in Thiruvananthapuram, opposes the marriage, as he wants a more suitable match for her.
Consequently, Rachana is confined to a room without access to a mobile phone, and Regimen turns to alcohol to cope with his despair.
Simultaneously, Haridas Nair (played by Suraj Venjaramoodu) works as a security officer at the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo.
His wife, Mridula Nair (played by Shruti Ramachandran), harbors dreams of having a job but feels that her marriage to Haridas has prevented her from achieving them.
This creates tension between them, leading Haridas to make mistakes at work, eventually resulting in his suspension.
In a turn of events, Regimen, heavily intoxicated, drives to the zoo with his friend Anas (played by Rajesh Madhavan) and ends up inside the lion enclosure, causing panic among the zoo staff and visitors.
Haridas enters the enclosure to rescue Regimen, but the situation becomes more perilous as a lion emerges from its den.
Meanwhile, Rachana sees the live telecast of the zoo incident on TV and rushes to the scene on her moped.
Mridula’s family also heads to the zoo upon hearing about Haridas’ involvement.
The zoo staff, police, firefighters, and a veterinarian are all mobilized to handle the crisis.
Climactic Questions:
The story progresses with questions about whether Haridas can save Regimen and if Regimen will eventually marry Rachana.
Analysis and Reception:
Grrr derives its title from the roar of a lion. The film, inspired by a real-life incident of a young man entering a lion enclosure while intoxicated, weaves a comedy-drama around this event.
The involvement of two families, politicians, police, and zoo staff adds layers to the plot, but the film predominantly maintains a comedic tone throughout.
However, the humor doesn’t leave a lasting impact, and none of the scenes resonate deeply.
The cast delivers commendable performances, but the story lacks depth.
The tension during the lion episode could have been heightened, but the comedic approach undermines the potential thrill. As a result, the content feels shallow.
Conclusion:
Malayalam filmmakers are typically known for engaging audiences with simple yet emotional and comedic content.
However, Grrr seems to miss that magic. The film feels like a drawn-out narrative set within a lion enclosure, with only decent camera work by Jayesh Nair, background music by Dawn Vincent, and editing by Vivek Harshan.
Overall, the film’s stretched-out simplicity and lack of engaging content make it feel boring.
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