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Nivin Pauly's Padavettu is emotionally charged call for resistance

The characters' relatability is what makes this an important and engaging clarion call.

Rating: 3.5/5

Cast: Nivin Pauly

Playing in: Theatres

DIRECTOR LIJU KRISHNA'S Padavettu starts with its protagonist Ravi looking at the moon, almost in a state of reverie, as he is rudely interrupted by the sound of someone spitting. The scene has a deeper meaning in the movie, once the story reveals Ravi's lost dreams, and why he has now reduced himself to an indolent man who is apathetic to what happens around him. In fact, for the first 20 minutes, Ravi hardly speaks to anyone – and yet the movie revolves around his journey from a mute spectator to someone who is pushed to react and then goes on to lead his community's resistance.

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