Its a bit difficult to provide a brief outline of the plot since the movie runs on a threadbare storyline. But that's the highlight of this movie which is centered around a group of innocent people, their Rakshaadhikaari Baiju, their club named Kumbalam Brothers and their families. Little incidents connected with Baiju and people close to him is what that form the crux of the story.
If you dig too much into the storyline, there is nothing as such except that serious and relevant matter which is conveyed at the end. But there is some sort of homely and nostalgic feel in each and every situation the movie passes by. Same nostalgic feel is there aplenty in each of the characters that we see in the movie. These positives can be mainly attributed to a smart screenplay borrowing incidents and characters which are too familiar to each of us bringing in that nostalgic factor that transport the audience to their childhood or younger days.
The biggest plus with the movie is that it doesn't get preachynor does it goes into a shell trying too hard to tell what it wanted to convey. The screenplay takes care of these things with utmost care in taking the film to a safe zone. Ranjan Pramod as a screenplay writer has some outstanding films to his credit but as a director he hasn't been able to make a big presence in the industry. Both Photographer and Rose Guitarinal went unnoticed and sank without a trace.
But this movie will change the fortunes for him and he can proudly say that he is the man who directed this film. With the Baahubali storm sweeping theatres next week, there are also chances that this little movie getting sidelined and pushed out of cinemas for no fault. If that happens, that would be a sad chapter in Mollywood. Regardless of the box office fate and what happens to Rakshaadhikaari Baiju in the coming days, one can straight away take tickets for this movie with family without any inhibitions.
There is no complexity in the story or the overflow of any dramatic moments to pull the movie backwards. Little things and incidents which we have seen in our younger days and those which are very much familiar are the backbone of the script and the director has succeeded in presenting those moments of gem with a realistic tone. Negative character of Chandran played by Padmaraj Ratheesh was an unwanted character in otherwise positive characters all around. At two hours and forty two minutes of running time Rakshaadhikaari Baiju is a tad too long but there are very few dull moments to make the audience unsettled.
On the acting side, everyone entrusted with doing their job have delivered. Biju Menon is in fine form and present Baiju in blazing style while Deepak Parambol gets an extended role which he does with sincerity to make it memorable. Aju Varghese and Hareesh Kanaaran handled the humor side effectively. Hannah Reji looked natural as the innocent and homely wife of Baiju.Vijayaraghavan,Janardhanan, Alencier Lay, Dileesh Pothen, Indrans and a host of supporting actors made it count as far their roles are concerned. Synchronized sound has come outvery well giving that feel required for a realistic movie. Background score is used very minimally while songs and their visualization have been done matching the total mood and situations.
Vedict:
On the whole, the movie is a realistic entertainer with humourin it as well as some good thoughts and messages to pass on. Its not a loud masala entertainer but will give a pleasant feel after watching it making you satisfied in the end. Thumbs up to the team behind this small film that came without any tall claims.
Rating - 3.5 / 5
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