Kaathal (Love) is a courageous film and almost a milestone in Malayalam cinema because it's a film that a few of my immediate family members back in Kerala have refused to watch. Then have even abhorrently questioned Mammootty's role in it and I can only imagine the look on their faces when I tell them next time I meet them that he also produced it. And the best thing about the film is not even the central theme - that deals with a marital conflict - but the screenplay. You need to give your full attention to Kaathal to suck the nectar out of its unfolding as the plot slowly bares itself open and shows itself to reveal things that are too wonderful for a Malayalam silver screen. I was blown away by what transpired in the final 20 minutes that all my nitpicky downsides of the film vanish. A bit of a utopian stance is also why I cranked out those 3 stars. Highly recommended nonetheless.
Review of Kaathal - The Core
