Left Right Left (film)

Left Right Left

Revolution is Home-Made
Directed by Arun Kumar Aravind
Produced by M. Renjith
Written by Murali Gopy
Starring Indrajith
Murali Gopy
Remya Nambeesan
Lena
Hareesh Peradi
Music by Gopi Sunder
Cinematography Shehnad Jalaal
Edited by Arun Kumar Aravind
Production
company
Rejaputhra Visual Media
Release dates
  • 14 June 2013 (2013-06-14)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Left Right Left is a 2013 Indian Malayalam political thriller film directed by Arun Kumar Aravind and written by Murali Gopy.[1][2][3] Their previous venture, Ee Adutha Kaalathu is considered a pathbreaker and won numerous awards including Mohan Raghavan Memorial Award for Best Script and NETPAC Award for Best Malayalam Film.[4][5][6] The title signifies the rhythm of one's walk. Left Right Left revolves around the lives of Jayan (Indrajith), Roy (Murali Gopy), Sahadevan (Hareesh Peradi), Anitha (Lena) and Jennifer (Remya Nambeesan). Murali Gopy's performance won him the 61st Filmfare Awards South for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Lena won Kerala State Film Award for the Second Best Actress.The film is set in three periods – the 60s/70s, the 80s/90s and the present.[7] The film was released on 14 June 2013. The movie got excellent reviews, specially from critics and it's a box office blockbuster. The film got more positive reviews after DVD release and is considered as a cult movie.

Plot

The story revolves around P.K. Jayan aka 'Vattu' ('mad') Jayan (played by Indrajith), Roy Joseph aka Che Guevera Roy (played by Murali Gopy) and Kaitheri Sahadevan (played by Hareesh Peradi). Jayan is a corrupt policeman, Roy a communist who now teaches in a school with his wife and Sahadevan a megalo-maniacal communist leader. When Roy and two of his friends expose Sahadevan's corruption, the two friends are mysteriously murdered; Roy is spared, probably because of his high-ranking friends and his old 'friendship' with Sahadevan. After Roy dies of a medical condition, Jayan discovers the story of this old friendship. Sahadevan and Roy had once worked together, before Roy's idealism and Sahadevan's use of violence and trickery soured their relationship. In one scene, Sahadevan tells Roy about his painful childhood, claiming that his actions are aimed at ensuring that his children do not suffer as his ancestors did. Jayan finally discovers that Sahadevan had once hired goons to attack Roy, maiming him for life and leading to his death. In his anger, he attacks and stabs Sahadevan.

Cast

Production

Shooting began on 20 December at Thiruvananthapuram. The main locations were Thiruvananthapuram, Nagercoil and Hyderabad. The official pre-shoot teaser and theatrical trailer of the movie were a hit on YouTube. A character promo video of the movie was released, the first of its kind in a Malayalam film. The video titled 'LRL Anthem', sung by Murali Gopy gives a glimpse of the incidents that shape the personality and mindset of the three main characters in the movie.

Reception

Critical response

The Times of India rated the movie (3/5) and stated that "Loads of brilliance goes into each character. Few films have shown more intensity in depicting the effects of politics on individuals than Left Right Left."[8] Jabir Mushthari of The Hindu found the movie to be refreshing and said, "The movie entertainingly refers to a number of issues presently faced by society even while seeking answers to certain key questions such as who is a “real communist” and what their plight is in the changing scenario."[9] Malayala Manorama rated the movie (3/5) and opined that the film is, quintessentially, a feast for discerning film connoisseurs.[10] Deccan Chronicle rated the movie (3.5/5).[11] Suresh Kumar of East Coast Daily compared the movie to the Malayalam Classics of the Golden Era.[12]

Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film (3/5) and said "'Left Right Left' has a rare, melancholic poetic power that is magical in more ways than one. It invites the audience to delve deep beneath the rugged, craggy portrait of the society that we live in. A glorious tale on perseverance, struggles and survival, 'Left Right Left' enters the pantheon of must-see movies with grace."[13] Sify.com rated the movie as Good.[14] Yentha.com rated the movie (3.5/5)and said that "For anyone who is exasperated by the ragbag of 'one time watch' films now-a-days, this film is a relief."[15] Oneindia.in stated that the movie has a hard-hitting tale, which is thought provoking and sure to start serious debate on the topic that it deals with.[16] Webdunia.com called it the best Malayalam movie of recent times.[17] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com called it a brilliant movie and said "The film can be described as intense, gritty, real, brave and most of all, honest. It depicts the degradation of politics today and tries to analyse where it all comes from, justifying the tagline ‘Revolution is home made."[18] G Krishnamurthy of Movieraga opined that Left Right Left is not a movie, but a mirror image of the political and social set up in Kerala.[19]

Controversies

The film got numerous publicity since its release by resembling many real life characters of Communist party. The film criticizes the degradation of the political Left in the state from a force which kicked off social revolutions in the state to a gang that indulges in violence and elimination of dissidents, creating party villages and a building a zombie supporter base.The focus is on the three central characters – a Communist leader, a former Communist activist who is disappointed by the party’s current ways and a Reckless Cop. There are obvious (indirect albeit) references to the differences between CPIM strongman Pinarayi Vijayan and popular leader & ex-Chief Minister Achuthanandan, and the character Kaitheri Sahdevan in the movie resemble a sketch of Mr. Vijayan.

Accolades

Kerala State Film Award
61st Filmfare Awards South
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards[20]
Asiavision Movie Award[21]
Nana Film Awards[22]
Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Awards[23]
Jaihind Film Awards[24]

Soundtrack

Left Right Left
Soundtrack album by Gopi Sundar
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Producer M. Renjith
Gopi Sundar chronology
Mumbai Police
(2013)		 Left Right Left
(2013)		 ABCD
(2013)

The soundtrack features four songs composed by Gopi Sundar, with lyrics by Rafeeq Ahamed.[25]

Track Song Artist(s) Composer Lyricist
1 LRL Anthem - Kaal Kuzhanju Murali Gopy Gopi Sundar Rafeeq Ahamed
2 Che Guevara song Sachin Warrier, Anna Katharina Valayil Gopi Sundar Rafeeq Ahamed
3 Akale Gopi Sundar Gopi Sundar Rafeeq Ahamed
4 Mindathe Sachin Warrier Gopi Sundar Rafeeq Ahamed

References

  1. ↑ "Pullout of film from theatres kicks up row - Times Of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  2. ↑ "Thriller on the anvil - The Hindu". Chennai, India: thehindu.com. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  3. ↑ "A tale no one dared to tell until now". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  4. ↑ "'Sincerity is My Genre!'". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  5. ↑ "Mohan Raghavan film awards". Chennai, India: thehindu.com. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "Curtains down on IFFK, Sta. Nina bags Suvarna Chakoram". Malayala Manorama. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
  7. ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (2013-01-03). "Step by step - The Hindu". Chennai, India: thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  8. ↑ "Left Right Left movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  9. ↑ Mushthari, Jabir (2013-06-16). "Holding a mirror to politics - The Hindu". Chennai, India: thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  10. ↑ "Manorama Online | Review: Life is a parade, Left Right Left...". english.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  11. ↑ "Deccan Chronicle ePaper, Deccan Chronicle ePaper - Deccan Chronicle Online Newspaper Hyderabad". dc-epaper.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  12. ↑ "Eastcoastdaily.com". eastcoastdaily.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  13. ↑ "Left Right Left Review - Malayalam Movie Review by Veeyen". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  14. ↑ "Movie Review : Left Right Left". sify.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  15. ↑ "Film Review (Mal): Left Right Left - Trivandrum News | Yentha.com". yentha.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  16. ↑ "Left Right Left (LRL) – Movie Review: A hard-hitting tale - Oneindia Entertainment". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  17. ↑ "ഇടതും വലതുമില്ലാത്ത, നേരുപറയുന്ന തിരക്കഥ!". malayalam.webdunia.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  18. ↑ "Review: Left Right Left is brilliant - Rediff.com Movies". rediff.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  19. ↑ "Review: Left Right Left | MOVIERAGA: Malayalam Movies". movieraga.indulekha.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  20. ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-malayalam-drishyam-gets-best-film-award-dileep-bags-best-actor-award-winners-list-609100
  21. ↑ "Gulf Manorama | Gulf News | UAE". gulf.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  22. ↑ "Nana Film Awards 2013". Nana. Retrieved 2 January 2014
  23. ↑ "Sukumaran foundation award for 'Drisyam'". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  24. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/429351/
  25. ↑ "Left Right Left - Times Of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.

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