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as the Magistrate (a real-life lawyer whose performance was widely praised). Music: Dawn Vincent. Cameo: Basil Joseph. Critical and Commercial Success

Set in North Kerala, the film is deeply rooted in local culture, featuring specific dialects and political symbolism.

as Kozhummal Rajeevan (his performance featured a physical transformation with a jaw prosthetic and a distinct North Kerala dialect). Gayathrie Shankar as Devi (her Malayalam film debut). Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022)Featured

Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb praised its fresh narrative style and its viral dance sequence "Devadoothar Paadi". Production Highlights

In an absurd yet poignant legal battle, Rajeevan sues a state minister, arguing that the true culprit behind his "crime" was a pothole in the road. The film explores how an ordinary man challenges political corruption and institutional apathy to clear his name. Director/Writer: Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval Lead Cast: as the Magistrate (a real-life lawyer whose performance

The film uses "deadpan humor" to highlight normalized corruption and the struggles of the common man in the Indian judicial system.

The film won seven awards, including Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value . Critical and Commercial Success Set in North Kerala,

The story follows Kozhummal Rajeevan (Kunchacko Boban), a reformed petty thief living a quiet life with his girlfriend, Devi. His past comes back to haunt him when an innocent attempt to avoid a pothole leads to a series of mishaps, ultimately landing him in an MLA's compound at midnight where he is bitten by dogs. Misconstrued as an attempted robbery, Rajeevan decides to fight the system from within the courtroom.