Movie Review Arike Malayalam 2012

Shyamaprasad is known for the classy films he brings out of his shelf on a regular basis. He has brought another rabbit out of his hat with ‘Arike’, a beautifully scripted and sensitively directed movie, based on a famous Bengali short story by Sunil Gangopadhayay.

Shanthanu (Dileep) is a researcher in linguistics and enjoys close companionship with Kalpana(Samvritha Sunil) and Anuradha(Mamta Mohandas). Shanthanu and Kalpana are in love with each other but both are shy to express their feelings. Anuradha had a bitter experience in love and prefers to be left alone while Kalpana loves to have a romantic relationship. Anuradha plays the cupid to bring the two together. How the friendship and romance go forward is the story on which ‘Arike’ has been framed.

As far as entertainment go, perhaps this is the best to come out from Shyamaprasad. The film is short and sweet and there is never a dull moment throughout the entire length of the movie. Acting is another aspect which has come out very well.

Dileep as Shanthanu has performed excellently while Samvritha Sunil looks elegant and natural. Mamta Mohandas does her part with restraint and proves yet again that she will go a long way in her career. Vineeth is fine. And rest of cast in good level.

Ouseppachan’s music and background score sit very well with the mood of the movie. Art direction by Vinesh Banglan is tasteful and Alagappan’s camerawork is remarkably merging with the theme.
For those who come to watch a clean and wholesome movie with quality, ‘Arike’ is surely the best prescription.

Verdict : Good - Rating : 3.5/5