Kalla Nottam Explained

Kalla Nottam
Director:Rahul Riji Nair
Starring:
  • Vasudev
  • Suryadev
  • Ansu
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Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Kalla Nottam (released internationally as The False Eye) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam language coming-of-age drama film directed by Rahul Riji Nair starring Vasudev, Suryadev, and Ansu.

Cast

Production

The film was made without a script.[1]

Reception

Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express opined that "Kalla Nottam is that rare coming-of-age drama which proves aesthetics don’t matter much when the content is strong. I initially expected it to be something innocent and light-hearted, but I found the slightly dark direction it took later so refreshing. I didn’t see some of the surprises coming. This is one of the best Malayalam films of this year".[2] Cris of The News Minute wrote that "If the last 15 minutes or so of the short-length feature (1 hour 10 minutes) had been different, Kalla Nottam would have been a wonderful little package".[3] Nirmal Jovial of The Week said that "Kalla Nottam is a brilliantly scripted film, executed with minimal resources. The finest performers (after the digital camera) are undoubtedly the three child artistes".[4] G. Ragesh of onManorama wrote that "Its unconventional way of story-telling, made possible with an innovative cinematography, makes it an engaging watch even as unfolding a simple but relevant plot.[5]

Awards and nominations

The film won the Best Feature Film in Malayalam at the National Film Awards.[6] The film was nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Child Artist at the New York Indian Film Festival.[7] Vasudev Sajeesh Marar won Best Child Artist at the Kerala State Film Awards.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalla Nottam: A novel attempt by Rahul Riji Nair . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512033447/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/mar/04/kalla-nottam-a-novel-attempt-by-rahul-riji-nair-2111774.html . 12 May 2022 . 30 August 2022 . The New Indian Express.
  2. Web site: 'Kalla Nottam' review: A tense coming-of-age drama with a refreshing twist . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201004224311/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/aug/01/a-tense-coming-of-age-drama-with-a-refreshing-twist-2177460.html . 4 October 2020 . 30 August 2022 . The New Indian Express.
  3. Web site: 28 July 2020 . 'Kalla Nottam' review: A novel idea that falters towards the end . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200811214620/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalla-nottam-review-novel-idea-falters-towards-end-129592 . 11 August 2020 . 30 August 2022 . The News Minute.
  4. Web site: 'Kalla Nottam' review: Letting the lens tell a tale . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507201431/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2020/07/25/kalla-nottam-review-letting-the-lens-tell-a-tale.html . 7 May 2021 . 30 August 2022 . The Week.
  5. Web site: Kallanottam movie review: An intriguing tale through a different lens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512033446/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2020/07/27/kallanottam-movie-review-rahul-riji-nair-nyiff-screening.html . 12 May 2022 . 30 August 2022 . OnManorama.
  6. Web site: 67th National Film Awards: 'Kalla Nottam' is the best Malayalam film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210604233237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/67th-national-film-awards-kalla-nottam-is-the-best-malayalam-film/articleshow/81634656.cms . 4 June 2021 . 30 August 2022 . The Times of India.
  7. Web site: Malayalam film 'Kalla Nottam' has unconventional narrative . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512040644/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/malayalam-film-kalla-nottam-has-unconventional-narrative-1.72993604 . 12 May 2022 . 30 August 2022 . Gulf News.
  8. Web site: Rahul Riji Nair's 'Kalla Nottam' trailer gives a peek into the life of 'child filmmakers' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105012040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahul-riji-nairs-kalla-nottam-trailer-gives-a-peek-into-the-life-of-child-filmmakers/articleshow/78731674.cms . 5 November 2021 . 30 August 2022 . The Times of India.

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