Dileep's Kammara Sambhavam turned out to be most anticipated Malayalam release of this Easter-Vishu holidays. Written by Murali Gopi who also appears in a pivotal role of the film which is set against the backdrop of three different periods, Kammara Sambhavam is a touted to be the tale of Kammaran, a freedom fighter who worked with Indian Liberation Party (IPL). Rathish Ambat, who has earlier bankrolled the movie Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal, is making his directorial debut with Kammara Sambhavam. Siddharth, Bobby Simha, Swetha Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Namitha Pramod, and Siddique among many other familiar faces form the star-studded cast of this film which is billed to be a fictional period drama. Read Kammara Sambhavam review below.

The movie, as hinted in the trailer, is about a traditional medical practitioner named Kammaran who is also an active member of IPL. A group of liquor dons, fed up with the liquor policies of changing governments, decides to back the relatively small party IPL. As IPL has no heroes of its own, they decide to create one by making a film on Kammaran. The development that follows afterward form the crux of this spectacular movie which is marked by some stunning performances and excellent technical notch.

Dileep who essays the titular role Kammaran has delivered a spectacular performance; he appears in three different get-ups and has nailed perfectly all three counterparts of his character in looks and the walk. This is perhaps the first time the actor is donning such storing character with stark anti-hero traits and he has pulled off it quite convincingly. Kollywood star Siddharth who is making his Malayalam debut with Kammara Sambhavam puts across an impressive performance as young revolutionary Othenan Nambiar but one cannot help noticing his weak dubbing at times. Namitha Pramod the leading lady of Kammara Sambhavam also does her character well. Others including Murali Gopi, Siddique, and Shwetha Menon looks their respective parts and backs up the lead stars with their strong performances.

Apart from the strong and spectacular performances, Kammara Sambhavam is also marked by the brilliance in which it is executed. Rathish Ambat, despite donning the director's hat for the first time, comes out with an excellent movie. The first half of the movie takes a rather slow phase and drags in part. But the director successfully manages to keep the viewer hooked and towards the second half the movie gracefully picks up the phase of a commercial entertainer. The work of KS Sunil's amazing frames and Rasool Pookutty's stunning sound design play a big role in making Kammara Sambhavam a very effective visual treat. Gopi Sunder, who has composed the music, has also done a great job. Another commendable work comes from the art department of the movie. They have handled every nook and corner of each and every frame with finesse and utmost care.

In a nutshell, sans the slow phase in the first half and the insipid proceeding of the second half, writer Murali Gopi and director Rathish Ambat, delivers a movie which can be passed off as a spectacular period drama weaved in fiction and history. However, it should be said that the makers end the story on a jarring note with a girl accusing a popular man of molestation adding to this fictional drama a tasteless implication of the current and relatable incidents.

Final Verdict: A spectacular watch backed by strong performances and excellent technical perfection. Also, Look out for the stunning performance by Dileep who finely carries the movie on his shoulders throughout.