PremiumKurup: Here is why you should not miss Dulquer Salmaan’s crime thriller
Undoubtedly the crime thriller movie Kurup has turned out to be the most-expected of recent times
Last Updated: 10.43 AM, Nov 08, 2021
The upcoming Dulquer Salmaan-starrer Kurup has been the talk of the town since its announcement. A film which is about Kerala’s most wanted criminal-murderer, has ignited much discussions and debate all over.
Helmed by Srinath Rajendran, the movie revolves around the life of Sukumara Kurup, and the controversial murder he committed. Many including the victim’s family are of the opinion that the movie will glorify the criminal and his crimes, which will be a personal attack towards them and their grief.
Starring Dulquer in the role of Kurup, the movie also has Tovino Thomas, Shobita Dhulipala, Shine Tom Chacko and many more talented stellar actors lined up on board. Amidst all the ongoing heat, the movie is gearing up to hit theatres on November 12, 2021.
Undoubtedly Kurup has turned out to be the most-expected Malayalam movie of recent times and here are more reasons why you should not miss watching the crime thriller.
The controversy
The primary reason which makes Kurup interesting is certainly its premise. Drawing inspiration from real-life incidents, the movie is about Sukumara Kurup, the most elusive criminal of Kerala, who has been on the run since the mid 80s. The fugitive had faked his own death and used Chacko’s dead body as his own, for financial reasons. The murder was reportedly a shocking one, as the victim was intoxicated and strangled to death, after which the body was burnt. Kurup, who has been on the run since the incident, is still on the list of absconding, and it is one of the longest-standing cases in Kerala’s judicial history.
It is no wonder that such an interesting story like Kurup’s has inspired a movie. But what ignited the controversy is the side from which the story is portrayed. According to the details including the title, posters, trailer and songs, the movie will be a narrative from Kurup’s side. Many including the victim’s son and wife expressed their unhappiness at the possible-glorification of the murderer.
However, the makers have not agreed to the assumptions, as they suggest everyone watch the movie before judging it’s narrative. According to recent reports, Chacko’s son has watched the movie and given a thumbs up, which has made everyone even more curious to know what’s inside the box.
Dulquer Salmaan
The most-talented Mollywood actor Dulquer essaying the titular role is another major reason which makes the movie appealing. With his many versatile roles in movies like Ustad Hotel, Kammatipaadam, Mahanati and Charlie, the young actor has proved his outstanding skills. His performance as Kurup is certainly something Malayali audiences are looking forward to. With many posters and trailers, the actor has already aced the 80s look.
The actor has been pretty confident about his character too, while addressing the controversy. He has made it clear that they have done justice to the character with truth, but not glorification. The strong actor has gone on with the promotion regardless of the fuss created about it. This is another curious factor to watch the movie, as it has opened everyone a chance to formulate their own opinions after the watch.
The director and the stellar cast
Kurup marks the second collaboration of director Srinath and Dulquer, after their debut movie Second Show. The 2021 action crime was a hit and breakthrough for many actors who were a part of it. As the lucky duo are holding hands again, we can definitely expect something very impressive.
While coming to the other cast, names like Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sunny Wayne, Shine Tom Chacko, and Shobita Dhulipala will cheer up everyone. When those are heard together, it is going to be a celebration as audiences have known these talented actors from ages. When they come together on screen, the whole experience is expected to be magnificent.
Shushin’s music
Music speaks a lot about the movie. The whole tone of the movie has a bigger deal to consider with the music used in it. Kurup is going to score in this aspect as well, since Sushin Shyam, the magical music composer is on board. The young musician is well known to everyone for his heavenly compositions in movies like Kismath, Kumbalangi Nights, Ezra, and the recent release Malik.
Adding more sparks to the expectations, the latest released song from Kurup titled Pakaliravukal, has been an instant hit with its purely magical and melodious tone. More from Sushin’s box is a huge reason to wait for the movie.
The promising trailer
To everyone’s interest, Kurup’s trailer was dropped last week, which appears to be mysterious and intense. The energetic and ambiguous glimpses shown in the clip have proved that the movie will take the youth gangs back to theatres in a massive scale. Bringing back the time period from the 60s to the 80s has added more aesthetics to the visuals, along with throwing shocking seeds about the crime Kurup has committed.