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The wastrel son of a veteran politician is chosen by the party high command as an electoral candidate. His one redeeming quality is that he empathises with farmers and their plight. Can he overcome the schemes of the rival party's candidate and fight for the land he cares so much for?
The story revolves around a village that is keen on winning a trophy for being the cleanest village in Kerala. Their efforts are initially hampered by a lack of resources and a general apathy towards cleanliness. However, the arrival of a determined young man and his quirky methods inspire the villagers to unite and work towards their common goal.
Kathukutty received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique concept and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sreenivasan. While some found the pacing uneven, the film was generally appreciated for its social message delivered through a comedic lens.
Praised for its relevant social message about cleanliness and hygiene.
Sreenivasan's performance was a highlight, bringing depth and humor to his role.
Some viewers noted that the film could have benefited from tighter editing and a more consistent pace.
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The film's narrative cleverly uses the pursuit of a cleanliness award as a backdrop to explore deeper social and community themes within a rural setting.
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Kathukkutty marks the debut of journalist-turned-director Era Saravanan and the debutant has chosen a story that has topical relevance for his first film. Like 49-O, which released a couple of weeks ago, the film is a blatant call to empowe...