Picket 43 review, rating

The much awaited Malayalam flick Picket 43 released in theatres today. Before we tell you why the movie is a must watch, let's take a look at the production crew.

Directed by Major Ravi

Produced by OG Sunil

Written by Major Ravi

Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Javed Jaffrey, Renji Panickar, Sudheer Karanamana, Anu Mohan, Hareesh Peradi, Anusha

Music by Ratheesh Vegha (songs), Rex Vijayan (score)

Cinematography Jomon T. John

Distributed by Murali Films

Plot: Hareendranath Nair (played by Prithviraj) is an Indian soldier guarding an Indian picket in Kashmir. He happens to meet a Pakistani soldier Mushraff (played by Javed Jaffrey) on one fine day. They immediately relate to each other and despite of being from different counties they seem to understand each other better than anyone else. They eventually become close friends and start to enhance the morale of each other. However, their friendship raises suspicions among others. They even put into question the genuineness of their patriotism which break their heart. They find themselves in nether world and the story proceeds to tell the hardship they have to go through for their friendship. It is not just with the Pakistani soldier he shares special bond, he also considers a dog by the name Baccardi as his companion. He even does not permit anyone to call him dog. He confides in the dog his inner thoughts and emotions which lifts his spirit slightly even at the most difficult times. Overall, instead of focusing on devastating wars and the like, the movie deals more with the psychological trauma a soldier has to go through in order to safeguard his motherland. It also throws light on the fact that friendship is not based on certain rules or conventions and that the key factor for a true friendship is to have a better understanding and compassion for each other. It also explains how a faithful dog can turn out to be your confidante when you feel alone and dejected.

Review:

Prithviraj excels in acting

Cinematography

Details of Army life that director Major Ravi has offered in the movie

Background score

Doggy, the best performer

rating: 3/5

Check out the movie trailer to get a peek into the story

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