After an exciting set-up initially, things start going downhill, with the same gags being repeated in different ways and humour taken to absurd levels
In an opening credits sequence, reminiscent of old stage drama announcements, Kanakam Kamini Kalaham makes a clear declaration of its intent, that it does not take itself too seriously. It is always a delight when a filmmaker does that, letting the material take its course, freely flowing in all directions. But, it can be quite a train-wreck when things go off course — as it happens in the latter half of this film — after what is an exciting set-up initially.
Also Read | Get ‘First Day First Show’, our weekly newsletter from the world of cinema, in your inbox. You can subscribe for free here
Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, in his second film after the delightful Android Kunjappan, structures the narrative here around a piece of missing jewellery, just like in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum. But that’s where the similarities…