A good tale is always fascinating. And when it assumes a pictorial depiction, with all departments excelling with equal perfection, we experience the brilliance of cinema. Madura Naranga is one such movie. Indisputably, the story is the protagonist, which outgrows its own characters. So, there is no room for gimmicks to creep in and Sugeeth, who handles each of the elements without making them louder, deserves a loud round of applause.
The storyline is powerful in itself. By seamlessly weaving all ingredients of entertainment, values, emotions, philosophies, and so on the director has catapulted himself to a pedestal that will be truly admired.
Casting calls for appreciation. Each character is significant. All of them are equally important and seem to have been drawn from real-life sketches. And all the incidents are realistic as well. Kunjchako Boban, playing the lead role of Jeevan, uses his vast experience and makes no mistake in portraying every delicate nuance to perfection. There were doubts initially if he could carry the weight of his gargantuan character. Because the situations demands expressions that would disturb you deep inside, perpetually. Though Kunchacko doesn't quite exploit the spoils to the hilt he manages fully well to ease through.
However, it is Parvathy Ratheesh who steals the show by surprising everyone with a meticulous piece of acting in her debut. It will be hard to imagine her as someone other than of Sri Lankan origin for some more time. Such was her role as Thamara that if you ever meet her on the road you would definitely grapple to get your Tamil words right. She rules the canvas with a presence as fresh as the monsoon rains and a performance that is immaculate.
Biju Menon is yet another performer who holds the mantle with all the required energy and agility. He essays the role of Salim with elan. Even as his whimsical utterances and steadfast mannerisms are genuinely cheerful, he balances them well by toeing the sober and subtle lines in tandem with the narrative. Keeping him company with equal merit is Neeraj Madhav.
The songs are obviously a wonderful treat. The background score which was slightly distracting in the beginning later elevates the theme and at the same time remains inaudible. Sreejith Sachin has done a marvelous job. Also, Faizal Ali's camera deserves a special mention as it keeps the flow of the story intact and retains the hue and colour of life and the world unto which it stares vivaciously.
Madura Naranga cannot be touted as a different movie but it is definitely a different and worthy experience altogether. This is one of the most outstanding movies in the non-classic genre.