Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar review: Parvathy Thiruvothu's gritty cop cover-up thriller is no Drishyam, and that's its strength
We've all seen enough films where the police chase someone who's trying to hide a crime. Director Shahad Nilambur's Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar (Prima Facie Guilty) turns that around, and asks what happens when the ones doing the hiding are the police themselves. I walked out thinking, once again, that nobody does this sort of thing quite like Malayalam cinema. ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: This review…
Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, or Prima Facie Guilty, is a gritty cop thriller that explores what happens when the police are the ones hiding a crime. Director Shahad Nilambur presents a refreshingly different take on the genre, focusing on the desperation and uncertainty of ordinary police officers. The film stars Parvathy Thiruvothu as Aleena Abraham, a widow who joins the force out of duty to support her family.
When her husband, a policeman, dies in the line of duty, Aleena's life takes a dramatic turn when she accidentally shoots a drunk driver and discovers another body in the car. With the CCTV footage being erased after just 14 days, Aleena and her colleagues have two weeks to cover their tracks. While some may draw comparisons to the commercial success of Drishyam, Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar stands out for its grounded characters, heart-stopping tension, and powerful performances.
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