A comeback we all would applaud

A comeback we all would applaud

It seems to be the time of remakes in Mollywood. Though many a flick had been churned out as sequels, one film that succeeded in capturing audience imagination was Neelathamara, Lal Jose’s take on MT Vasudevan Nair’s yesteryear script.

Riding on the success of the modern day retelling of that tale, the Padmarajan-Bharatham opus Rathinirvedam is all geared up for an astounding show.


The story penned by ace writer-film maker and translated into celluloid by master craftsman Bharathan adorns a new garb under the skilful eyes of T K Rajeevkumar this time around. What makes the movie worthy of a second visit to cinema houses is the narrative itself – immersed in lust that blinds the eyes of a teenager towards a woman older to him.

T K Rajeevkumar’s take on the Bharathan masterpiece is sure to bring along some amazingly enticing moments. Teenagers who had lusted after the stunningly alluring Jayabharati (as Rathichechi) who floated through their wickedly lustful minds, are now a grown generation.

Today’s youth would also want to have a go at Rathichechi yet again – this time its Shwetha Menon ruling those moments on celluloid.

Under the craftsmanship of Rajeev Kumar, aided well by Revathy Kalamandir and Menaka Suresh, Shwetha Menon sure would tantalize.

She sure will have all teenagers out there don the mantle of Pappu. Now, that’s what I would call recreating a sensation.

When Rathinirvedam makes a comeback in a more youthful robe, we just wish the censors wouldn’t wield those false morality laden scissors. For, Rathinirvedam isn’t just about a teen lusting after a woman several years older to him. It would be about traversing through the depths of the teen mind.

Though past teen and knocking vigorously at the doors of what people call middle age, I’m heading for the cinemas as soon as the film opens. Join me, wouldn’t you?