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Follow him not follow his word...
Malayalam · Thriller
2h 15m · 31 Jan 2013
Writer: S. N. Swamy
Ratings
Our Rating
0.75
Lokpal follows the story of a righteous and honest police officer who takes on the corrupt system to bring justice. The narrative revolves around his fight against powerful political and criminal elements, highlighting themes of integrity, justice, and the challenges faced by honest officers in a corrupt environment.
Lokpal attempts to blend action and social commentary, focusing on the protagonist's crusade against corruption. The screenplay is straightforward but tends to rely heavily on typical action tropes, which somewhat dilutes the impact of the core message. The pacing in the first half is steady, setting up the characters and conflict, but the second half suffers from predictability and a lack of narrative depth.
The film's music and background score are functional but unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression or elevate the dramatic moments. The absence of memorable songs or a strong musical identity is noticeable, especially given the film's serious tone. Cinematography and technical aspects are competent but do not stand out.
Overall, Lokpal is a decent entertainer for fans of Mohanlal and action dramas but falls short of being a compelling or innovative film in the genre. The film's strengths lie in its lead performance and its attempt to address social issues, while its weaknesses include a formulaic screenplay and uninspired technical execution.
Mohanlal: Strong and commanding presence as the honest police officer, carrying the film with his charisma.
Kavya Madhavan: Adequate, with limited scope in a supporting role.
Meera Nandan: Decent performance but overshadowed by the lead.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Joshiy delivers a competent but conventional direction, sticking to tried-and-tested formulas without much innovation. The writing is straightforward but lacks subtlety and depth, resulting in a film that feels familiar and somewhat uninspired.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated Mohanlal's performance and the film's attempt to tackle corruption but criticized the predictable screenplay and lack of engaging music. The film was seen as a routine action drama that did not fully capitalize on its potential.
Final Box-Office Result
Lokpal released on 31 January 2013 (2013).
Lokpal is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Lokpal OTT release date not announced yet.
Lokpal directed by Joshiy. Produced by Ruby Vijayan, S. L. Vimal Kumar.
Lokpal stars Mohanlal, Kavya Madhavan, Meera Nandan, Manoj K Jayan, Thambi Ramaiah.
Tollybo rates Lokpal 0.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Lokpal — Genre: Thriller, Runtime: 135 minutes, Language: Malayalam.