Rani Padmini (2015)
by
Aashiq Abu
Movie Seen: 30 October 2015
Place: PVR Cinemas, Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad
Note Written: 10 November 2015
The only show available for 'Rani Padmini' in Hyderabad was at 10:10 PM, that too at Inorbit Mall, a bit far for us Secunderabad people. Booked it anyway and went in a group.
The movie, I felt, was a brave, fun, and honest attempt from director Aashiq Abu. It is daring because, in Malayalam Cinema, feminist themes or female centric stories are not generally accepted. 'Rani Padmini' deserves to be called 'Very Good'(not 'great' but really good) and was totally enjoyable.
The movie has many great moments. There was so much of laughter in the movie all through its duration without even having the presence of a 'comedian' character. The comedies were largely situational and worked well with the audience.
During the scenes shot in the High Himalayas, I felt a sense of awe, sadness and a certain regret - what am I doing with my life? I hold a trekking bad and just take it back and forth to and from office everyday - Pthu! I should go to more places. I should have more adventures. 'Rani Padmini' gave me a reason to think hard about doing something about it (not that I have done much till now).
Thank you, Aashiq Abu, for this joyful film.
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