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Bad ones beware.
Malayalam · Action, Crime, Drama
2h 3m · 21 Dec 2012
Music: M. G. Sreekumar | DOP: Pradeep Nair | Writer: Major Ravi
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Karmayodha follows the story of Major Mahadevan, a dedicated and fearless army officer who embarks on a mission to rescue his kidnapped daughter and bring down a powerful crime syndicate. The narrative intertwines themes of patriotism, family bonds, and justice, set against a backdrop of intense action and emotional drama.
Karmayodha offers a blend of action and emotional storytelling, anchored by Mohanlal's commanding presence. The content revolves around a classic revenge and rescue plot, with a screenplay that attempts to balance high-octane sequences and sentimental moments. The pacing is uneven; the first half sets up the characters and stakes effectively but tends to drag with excessive exposition.
The second half picks up momentum with intense action scenes and confrontations, though some sequences feel formulaic. The songs are minimal and do not significantly impact the narrative flow. M. G. Sreekumar's music and background score provide adequate support, enhancing the mood during key moments but lacking memorable melodies. Cinematography by Pradeep Nair captures the action and emotional beats competently, contributing to the film's overall tone.
Mohanlal: Strong and commanding as Major Mahadevan, delivering the emotional and action sequences with conviction.
Murali Sharma: Effective as the antagonist, providing a credible threat.
Rajeev Pillai: Supportive role with limited scope.
Saikumar: Solid performance in a pivotal role.
Mukesh: Adequate in his role, adding to the narrative.
Asha Sarath: Delivers emotional depth in her role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Major Ravi directs with a clear focus on action and patriotism, but the writing lacks freshness. The narrative is straightforward, relying heavily on Mohanlal's star power to carry the film.
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 / 5 | |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally praised Mohanlal's performance and the action sequences but pointed out the film's predictable storyline and uneven pacing as major drawbacks. The music and songs were considered average, and the film was seen as a typical action drama with limited novelty.
Final Box-Office Result
Karmayodha released on 21 December 2012 (2012).
Karmayodha is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Karmayodha is available on Sun Nxt. OTT date will be updated soon.
Karmayodha directed by Major Ravi.
Karmayodha stars Mohanlal, Murali Sharma, Rajeev Pillai, Saikumar, Mukesh.
Tollybo rates Karmayodha 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Karmayodha composed by M. G. Sreekumar.
Karmayodha — Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 123 minutes, Language: Malayalam.
