Movie Name:Violin
Directed by:Sibi Malayil
Studio:AOPL Entertainment
Cinematography:Manoj Pillai
Cast:Asif Ali,Nithya Menon,Vijayaraghavan,Lakshmi Krishnamurthy,Reena Basheer
Review By : Harikrishnan /Guest Writer /Kerala9.com
After creating a hit like ‘Apoorvaraagam’,veteran director Sibi Malayil has treated the malayalam cinema lovers with a truly romantic family entertainer called Violin.Asif Ali and Nithya Menon in the lead,the movie portrays a small frame musical film to entertain the youth especially with some new thread and a different style of approach to the same.The songs are the highlights of this movie, which are already in the top ten list of the year.
Getting into the thread of this movie, Violin,Nithya has blended very well as an anglo indian girl called Angel, who lives in Fort Cochin with her Aunts.Very closely knit these people are and they make bakery items for living. Angel is in the dark cloud of the past experience, which is actually a negligible one, but she is so sensitive that, she finds it too difficult to mingle with people outside her small and lonely world.Her violin is the most precious item that she has which was gifted by her late mother. She spends time with her violin than with any other activities in life or with some other people or crowd.She is an excellent player and almost at the peaks of talent she is in because of her affinity towards music. Usually it is difficult for Angel to start a conversation even with stragers and especially if it is a man then, she does not prefer to be a friend.Even if it happens it will take ages for her to offer her care as a friend.Angel’s life takes a sudden twist as she becomes friendly with a boy named Aby who hails from a remote village of Karimannur.He is as innocent as his village is and who has had a truly empathetic childhood.He is the son of a guitarist, who was in Kochi’s rock music bands.He somehow falls into music bits and then with his peculiar ways changes himself.Aby is truly positive and always an enthusiastic person.Slowly Aby becomes more close to Angel and relises that, music is the one factor, which has brought both of them together.Then he tries his best to change their lives, giving importance for Angel in achieving her desires, dreams and hopes into reality.
Vijayaraghavan(Simon), the owner of a sea food export company has nothing much to do other than a normal character and Jagathy Sreekumar as usual appears different from his previous role.Sreejith Ravi, Chembil Asokan, Lakshmi and Reena Basheer has done the roles very well.Especially Reena and Lakshmi, the aunts, who are very close to Angel as well, has got immersed into the portrays and may be the credit is for Siby Malayil.Nithya has a bright time ahead of her in the future as whatever she touches are turning into gold.Angel, the picture of an anglo indian girl, as many from Fort Cochin would probably know, the director has exctracted her talents and with the effort sincere and dedicated, has been amazingly presented by Nithya.When it comes to our youngster,the talented youth icon of malayalam cinema, Asif Ali, he deserves an applause for the job he has done.Being a person from a remote village in real life, would have probably helped him to get immersed into the soul of this character called Aby. Once as his beloved director, Siby Malayil, mentioned about him,after Mohanlal, Asif is the next person whom he has seen with so much of hardwork and flexiblity in performaces. Defenitely the guy has done a lot of homework, he tries to hold the audience to the seats with his simplicity and the exhibited born talents.This young man is once again proving that, he is capable of handling different roles, and he would definitely perform if chances are given.
The first half of the movie, drags a little bit, but, then considering the fact that, there was no boasting or over publicity given to this small time entertainer, it is ignored to certain extent. Siby Malayil has again concentrated on strong family values, which are truly sensitive and this is a point where a human being actually fall for and he has succeeded in getting the appreciation without many big names in the banner area too.AOPL, has made the right choice by selecting a wonderful casting.Movie,Violin is framed by Manoj Pillai, who has not done extra ordinary trials or experiments with his lenses.But, there is nothing to blame his works. Bijipal is the who has to be appreciated and noted for the variety of the songs which he has created, blend with the theme of this movie, while Bollywood composer Anand Raj Anand has also tuned one of the songs of Violin.Rafeeq, is a promising lyricist and has very well penned according to the mood of this movie.
Violin is a very simple theme, with a lot of scenes to hold us back to the seats, ofcourse, they never made it too loud, and as we have always seen in the past, Siby Malayil is one director, whose movies, take some time to start off their collection.This is common in all the family oriented themes,script writers and directors.But, this time, for sure, the graph will have a sudden and faster climb than the past.
Watch the movie,its a truly innocent and simple movie, telling about an innocent love affair and intensity of relationships.
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the story is a copy of old malayalam films………sibi…………plz we expect much from uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
violin is a superb movie … gud cinematography … nd no words to say about the music … climax was not bad coz ….
it only gives a hope ….
I DONT KNOW WHY SIBIMALAYIL COMMITTING BLUNDERS AFTER BLUNDERS.IF HE HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE MAIN HEROES OF MALAYALAM FILMS HE SHOULD SORT IT OUT SOON INSTEAD OF TAKING VENGEANACE ON THEM BY TRYING TO MAKE SUPER HITS OUT OF SO CALLED GOOD FOR NOTHING NEW SATRS.VIOLIN WILL BECOME ANOTHER SUPER FLOP FROM SIBIMALAYIL.SIBI SIR SHOULD UTILISE THE SCRIPTS WITH REAL LIFE THEMES.NOBODY WANTS A MUSICAL OR ROMANTIC FILM FROM SIBIMALAYIL. APOORVARANGAL WAS A HUGE ERROR FROM THE PART OF SIBIMALAYIL . WITH VIOLIN HE REVELLED IN HIS BLUNDERS ONCEAGAIN. SIBI MALAYIL SHOULD MAKE MEANINGFUL MOVIES WITH THE PRESENT SUPERSTARS INSTEAD OF WASTING HIS TIME BY MAKING BELOW AVERAGE FILMS WITH THE BUNCH OF YOUNG ARTISTS.[SIBIMALAYIL COMPARING ASIFALI TO MOHANLAL IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST JOKE I HAVE EVER HEARD]
in this film, the violin which originally belonged to Angel’s mom and passed to her, on mom’s death is not an ordinary one!
It can make an angry young woman to fall in love with you, it can bring your daddy out of coma, and it can even save some one’s life if permitted to play in ICCU!
It looks as if Sibi Malayil took this film for the soul objective of teaching viewers the importance of purchasing a violin and keeping it safe at home, because you never know what life throws at you!!
A lack of attention (or is it carelessness?) is not something we expect from someone like Sibi. What else explains the poor heroine struggling to make the ends meet, having a wide variety of at least two dozen costly costumes in her wardrobe?!..
Poor Asif Ali lands in a flop despite doing a good job. After a series of flops for a decade, Sibi Malayil showed signs of getting back to form in last year with Apoorvaragam. However with Violin, he hits the rock bottom once again.
“The songs are the highlights of this movie, which are already in the top ten list of the year.”
Not a single song is above average in violin. which top 10 are u referring, by the way?
“Violin is a very simple theme, with a lot of scenes to hold us back to the seats”
I did not leave the seat just becoz it was raining outside..
violin is a coolfilm.and the new star asif is rocking.privthiv rajoke kandu padikatte.
Watched Violin the 2nd time; among family audience it was a different experience; a pleasant one. Promising self that I would never watch a movie 1st day 1st show again. Company does matter!
Violin-ne Apoorvaragavumaayi compare cheyaruthu. Violin purely family audience-nu vendi aanu. A simple movie. Sadharana malayala cinimakalekkal visually mikachu nilkunnu. Outstanding music; violin bits are extraordianry. Ellam songs-um kettittu mathram abhiprayam parayuka. 🙂 Not a suspense movie. A humble musical. Kanan pokuwanengil, kudumba samedham pokuka..
Can’t compare with Apoorvaragham. Different kinds. Violin is a simple movie on intensity of relationships; a visual treat; outstanding music (really loved Chirakuveeshi). There are no twists & turns, not a suspense movie. A humble musical relaxation for your perfect family weekend. If you’re going for it, take your family along….
Watchd Sibi Malayil’s “Violin” its a lovely musical film
Nithya scord bigger than asif
chemistry betwn asif and nithya is too good,did best
n their careers
Back ground,cinematography s good Bijibal music s
awesome i likd entae mohangal ellam,chirakuvessi songs
d climax s touchy a lovely family movie
i will giv three stars
hats off sibi sir after aproovaragam u rocked again i will give this film to one who is loving his loved ones deeply and truly watchable u shocked
campus again sibi sir asif and nithya stunned
Nice and cool film. Asif ali is next super star. . .very good acting, nice dance,
film climax is not good. A good family entertainer. . . .
Direction and camera work is superb. . .
Asif ali excelent acting compare with Pritwi raj . . .asif is realy new gen star . , next super star asif ali.
Voilin is good film