Savari

Savari Story: Savari is yet another story based out of Thrisshur, the cultural capital of Kerala and it revolves around the famed Thrisshur pooram. The title character played by Suraj Venjarammood, is a differently abled, middle aged man with no family so to speak of. The film sets out to send a social message through his life.

Savari Review: With absolutely no promotion around it, 'Savari' is the kind of film that creeps up on you one sudden day raising your hopes on account of the lusterous star cast. Directed by actor-turned-producer Asok Nair, Savari is his directorial debut. With names like Suraj Venjarammood, Dileep, Praveena, Sharrath, etc attached to the film the viewer's expectation definitely soar high. Also, given the star cast one may expect an out-an-out comic theme for the cinema. But right from the first frame this expectation is dispelled.

Savari has Suraj Venjarammood in an intense role, testing his acting mettle after 'Perariyathavar'. His character in Savari is quite similar to the ones he portrayed in Perariyathavar and Action Hero Biju. And he raises to the occasion and blends into his character like second skin.

Asok Nair's debut as a director deserves praise. He is a director with vision and knows how to execute his work. Sharrath lends the film the required depth and texture with his background score. Prajith cranks his camera, lending great support to the director's vision.

Except the title song, sung by Franko, the film doesn't have any other songs. The title song in itself did nothing much to aid the cinema. The story of the film suffers from lack of focus. It is scattered, making Asok Nair a better director than he is a writer. Dileep makes a cameo as himself issuing a sermon, which, given the present socio-political scenario, seems ill-timed.

Savari is a feel-good cinema with a clear social message. Watch it for a brilliant performance by Suraj Venjarammood and as an encouragement for the debut director on account of clean execution of his job.