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Kankettu
Babu (Sreenivasan) is a small time magician known by his stage name Prof. Rangoonwalla. He makes ends meet by doing odd shows. He reluctantly lets Raju (Jayaram), a pickpocket, to join him as his assistant. While performing a trick called The Vanishing Beauty with the help of his neighbour Sridevi (Geetha Vijayan), a woman (Sobhana) unknowingly stumbles in on stage. The show is spoilt and they end up running away to avoid brickbats. They confront the woman and gets pulled into her mysteries.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on an artist who grapples with his past and his relationships. He is caught between his present love and the lingering memories of a past tragedy. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotions as he tries to find peace and redemption.
Critical Reception
Kankettu received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics often lauded the performances, particularly from lead actor Mohanlal, and the film's emotional depth. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the plot a bit predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Mohanlal's compelling performance and the film's emotional resonance.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative momentum and predictability.
The film is appreciated for its attempt to delve into complex human relationships.
Google audience: Audience reception for Kankettu is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this older film. However, general audience appreciation often focused on the strong lead performances and the emotional storyline.
Fun Fact
The film marked a collaboration between acclaimed actor Mohanlal and director Rajan Madhav, who were known for their thoughtful cinematic contributions.
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