Vedikkettu Review…far better than Romeo and Juliet

Year: 2023
Genre: Tradition, Relations, Action, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Bibin George, Aiswarya Anilkumar, Samad Sulaiman
Director: Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Bibin George
Writer: Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Bibin George 
Cinematographer: Ratheesh Ram

Summary: All hell breaks loose when Chithu from Manjapra town desires to marry Shimili from Karungkotta, a rival town. Shibuttan, Shimili’s brother, will stop at nothing to ensure their union never happens

Overall Rating: BBQ      
Vedikkettu reminded us of Romeo and Juliet but a far better version!
The film and characters were so fascinating that we were transported into their universe and felt the ambiance
~Worth Watching~  

Delicious
—Let’s start by mentioning the innovative main cast: there was a darker lead actress, a shorter ‘antagonist’, and a male lover who walked differently. Brilliant 🥰
This was a splendid way to break out from the norm, plus Chithu (Bibin George), Shibuttan (Vishnu Unnikrishnan), and Shimili (Aiswarya Anilkumar) were relatable and convincing
—The plot was extremely rich with a variety of characters and stories. The grandma-granddaughter conversation on god’s color in the opening scene adequately set the atmosphere’s tone and eventually provided good morale.
Kunjetta, the mediator, served as a good voice of reason. We had great moments of laughter, reflection, and sensitivity:
-Chithu and his friends were so hilarious enduring lots of beatings for sabotaging Shimili’s marriage proposals.
-The ending scenes were quite emotional and very powerful to send a message of unity to both conflicting towns.
It was an ingenious way to finish the story because we couldn’t have come up with a better idea to make Karungkotta and Manjapra realize their grave animosity 
—It’s always exciting to see Vishnu Unnikrishnan any day any time and he nailed the tough, rough, and aggressive personality. 
Bibin and Aiswarya were charming, lovable, and so beautiful together😍
The supporting cast needs to be applauded for pushing the story forward and adding sizzling and comic elements👏🏽
—Nothing to criticize when it came to the fighting choreography; it accentuated the messy, chaotic, and irresponsible nature of the men in both towns.
The cinematography and set design were spectacular giving a real sensation of the electric environments 

Bland
—As much as Vedikkettu was rich in storytelling, it was a bit hard to connect the relationships between the characters. 
The directors knew who was who but didn’t easily communicate that with the audience.
Additionally, there were a few characters who crowded the script without adding much to it, e.g. the nun that Ambady (Chithu’s friend) liked, Shibuttan’s divorced sister, and Chithu’s potential brother-in-law whose segment never got followed through after implying he’ll help him get married to Shimili


Viewers’ Guide
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(Audio: Malayalam; English Subtitles: Yes)