Oolu

''Olu'' () is an Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Shaji N. Karun and written by T D Ramakrishnan. The film stars Esther Anil, Shane Nigam, Indrans, Kani Kusruti in the lead role; produced by A V Anoop. The film was the opening film at the 49th International Film Festival of India (2018). It was also screened at a few other major film festivals.Anushree Madhavan (21 November 2018)
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Cast

Reception

Sajin Shrijith of ''The New Indian Express'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Though I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, I found Olu to be a much better effort than Swaham, Nishad, and Swapaanam but a couple of notches below Piravi, Vanaprastham, and Kutty Srank. It's definitely worth a watch." Deepa Antony of ''The Times of India'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "With no space for comedy or everyday references, Olu is what they call an arthouse cinema. But sadly it even as an arthouse cinema it holds back on emotions and focuses on computer generated graphics that the fantasy elements demand of it. However, Olu is watchable with the patience one reserves only for arthouse cinemas, but nothing else."

S. R. Praveen of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "the plastic, soulless conversations, and some weak writing, drags the film down. So much so that even M.J. Radhakrishnan's evocative imageries fail to save it. The moralistic stand the film leans towards also feels a bit outdated, but then that is excusable considering the place and time where the film is set." Padmakumar K of '' Onmanorama'' wrote, "Fantasies always transcend beauty and time, but at the same time if gone wrong it can go overboard. Karun, at certain areas, does seem to sweat to manoeuvrer the required connectivity between the magical and the real, especially after the movie journeys to Mumbai in the second half. Yet, the movie provides a wholesome entertainment that is aesthetically refreshing."

Awards

* National Film Award for Best Cinematography - M. J. Radhakrishnan

References

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Films directed by Shaji N. Karun
2018 films
2010s Malayalam-language films

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