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Six young friends in the small town of Angamaly tries their luck by starting a pork business lead by Vincent Pepe. They initially strike a business deal with Rajan and Ravi despite the duo having killed a close friend of theirs in a gang fight. Vincent is in love with Sakhi and plan to immigrate abroad with her. But their plans hit a road bump as the deal with the gangsters hits some road bumps.
Vincent Pepe, a young man from Angamaly, dreams of entering the pork business, a dominant industry in his town. Facing local rivalries and the harsh realities of the business, he and his friends embark on a journey filled with ambition, violence, and the pursuit of their dreams. The film chronicles their rise and fall within the complex dynamics of the Angamaly pork trade.
Angamaly Diaries was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its raw realism, unique narrative style, and authentic portrayal of a specific subculture in Kerala. It gained a cult following and is considered a landmark film in Malayalam cinema for its bold filmmaking and naturalistic performances.
Praised for its authentic and gritty portrayal of life in Angamaly.
Lauded for its naturalistic performances and innovative filmmaking techniques.
Celebrated for its unique blend of dark humor and intense drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's realism, compelling storyline, and the outstanding performances of the cast, particularly the debutant actors. Many appreciate its fresh approach to storytelling and its unflinching look at the local culture and its criminal underbelly.
Won the National Film Award for Best Audiography (Malayalam) at the 65th National Film Awards. Received several Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Director and Best Cinematography.
The film famously features over 50 debutant actors, many of whom were local residents of Angamaly, contributing to its authentic feel.
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Although the plot isn't particularly new in any way, the approach in the script and direction makes it look fresh. Actor turned screenwriter Chemban Vinod Jose's first-time script has a clear understanding of how life in Angamaly should be ...
“Over-rated Movie” Watched this movie after coming forward lots of hype in social medias saying that it’s a must watch movie i felt it has heavily over-rated had great expectations but all was in vain. I felt that the story was copied ...