Praveenkoodu Shapu is a Malayalam crime thriller that presents a unique blend of mystery, deep characters and humor. The film is directed by Sriraj Srinivasan, who, in his directorial debut, adopts an impressive style of storytelling. The story of the film revolves around a mysterious death in a toddy shop, where 11 people spend the night indulging in liquor and cards. As the story progresses, it not only creates suspense but also reveals the secrets hidden between the characters and their complex relationships.
| Title | Pravinkoodu Shappu |
| Genre | Crime Thriller |
| Director | Sreeraj Sreenivasan |
| Writer | Sreeraj Sreenivasan |
| Producer | Anwar Rasheed |
| Production Company | Anwar Rasheed Entertainment |
| Cinematography | Shyju Khalid |
| Editor | Shafique Mohamed Ali |
| Music Composer | Vishnu Vijay |
| Filming Locations | Thrissur, Ernakulam |
| Release Date | January 16, 2025 |
| Budget | TBA |
| Box Office | TBA |
| OTT Platform | TBA |
| OTT Release Date | TBA |
Casts
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Soubin Shahir | Inspector |
| Basil Joseph | Sub Inspector of Police |
| Chemban Vinod Jose | (Role not specified) |
| Chandini Sreedharan | (Role not specified) |
| Shivajith | (Role not specified) |
| Shabareesh Varma | (Role not specified) |
| Revathi | (Role not specified) |
| Suresh Chandra Menon | (Role not specified) |
| Sabumon Abdusamad | (Role not specified) |
| Shaji Chen | (Role not specified) |
| Arjai | (Role not specified) |
| Niyas Backer | (Role not specified) |
| Vijo Amaravathy | (Role not specified) |
| Rajesh Azhikodan | (Role not specified) |
| Jyothika Krish | (Role not specified) |
| Prathapan K.S. | (Role not specified) |
Story of Pravinkoodu Shappu
The story of the film Praveenkoodu Shapu is based on the investigation of a mysterious death in a toddy shop. The shop is closed early due to rain, but 11 people stay inside throughout the night, drinking and playing cards. As the morning dawns, the shop owner, Komban Babu, is found hanging in the middle of the shop.
After this unexpected incident a police officer starts investigating the case. He interrogates all the 11 people present that night, gradually revealing the layers of that night. Each person has their own story and hidden secrets, which complicates the matter further.
During the investigation, layers of friendship, enmity and betrayal are revealed. Connecting the links of events, the question arises whether Komban Babu’s death was a murder or suicide? If it was murder, who committed it and why? And if not, why was it left in the shop like this?
The film gives a thrilling experience, where the audience remains curious every moment to know what the next twist will be. The combination of thrill, mystery and unexpected revelations in the story makes it even more interesting. Praveenkoodu Shapu is a crime thriller that keeps the audience engaged till the end.
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Review
Praveenkoodu Shapu was eagerly awaited by the audience, and the film lived up to the expectations in many aspects, but also fell short in some respects. Lulu PVR received mixed reactions from the audience after the show. Some scenes of the film were described as spectacular. Shyju Khalid’s cinematography is excellent and gives a unique visual experience to the film. Also, Vishnu Vijay’s music and sound design further adds to the technical strength of the film. However, the weak construction of the story and lack of thriller prevents it from being an “edge of the seat” experience.
One viewer gave the film a 3/5 rating, saying that it was technically excellent, especially its sound design and cinematography. But the story and plot of the film is weak. This is an ordinary thriller, which does not have the power to keep the audience engaged till the end. The casting of Chandni Sreedharan was considered a wrong decision, while Soubin Shaheer and Basil Joseph gave satisfactory performances in their roles. The film presents an intriguing murder mystery, but its weak script and complexity diminish the impact of the story.
Although the climax of the film and the reason behind the murder are satisfying, it fails to hold the entire experience. The audience definitely liked some moments of light humor. Overall, Praveenkoodu Shapu is an average film, which is technically strong but does not hold much ground in its story.
Conclusion,
Praveenkoodu Shaapu is a film that stands out because of its unique approach and technical excellence. Shyju Khalid’s cinematography and Vishnu Vijay’s sound design give a different dimension to the film. The setup of the film and the initial mystery of the murder is quite impressive, but as the story progresses, its complex script and weak execution hold it back. Parts of the film are entertaining and accurate, especially its comedy-filled scenes, which succeed in making the audience laugh. But when it comes to thrill and mystery, the film does not leave the desired impact.
The revelations about the reason for the murder and the ending in the climax give satisfaction to the audience, but it fails to completely cover up the weak aspects of the film. The casting also gets mixed reactions. Soubin Shaheer and Basil Joseph have performed well in their roles, but audiences have mixed opinions about Chandni Sreedharan.
Overall, Praveenkoodu Shapu is an average film, which despite being technically and visually impressive, shows weaknesses in the story. It can be seen, but it is unable to affect you for long.