Nattupura Pattu (1994) Review in 2025
Nattupura Pattu is a 1994 Malayalam drama film that explores the complexities of rural life, love, and relationships.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to mature themes and some explicit content.
CineReview Recommendation
Worth watching for fans of Malayalam cinema and those interested in rural dramas, but not a must-watch for everyone.
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The film revolves around the life of a young man who returns to his village after years of working in the city and gets entangled in a complicated love triangle with his childhood friend and a new arrival in the village.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging and explores the complexities of rural life, but it feels a bit predictable and lacks depth in some areas.
acting7.00/10
The acting is good, but some of the performances feel a bit over-the-top and lack subtlety.
characters6.00/10
The characters are well-developed, but some of them feel a bit one-dimensional and lack nuance.
direction7.00/10
The direction is solid, but it could have been more innovative and experimental in its approach.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is excellent, capturing the beauty of rural Kerala and adding to the overall mood of the film.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Excellent cinematography, engaging story, and good performances.
Cons
Predictable story, one-dimensional characters, and some over-the-top acting.
Notable Quotes
"Kanneeru kannaanam thannal (The tears of the heart are the tears of the soul)"
"Nattupura pattu (The song of the village)"
