# Kammatti Paadam (2016)

> A sprawling Malayalam gangster drama follows three lifelong friends through loyalty, violence, and the erasure of their Kochi home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/265216

## Facts

- Runtime: 177 min
- Genres: Drama, Action
- Director: Rajeev Ravi
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Vinayakan, Manikandan Achari, Anil Nedumangad, Shine Tom Chacko, Vinay Forrt, Shaun Romy, Amalda Liz
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5458088/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: brooding, visceral, melancholic, serious movie night, Malayalam cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of friendship and betrayal unfolds in a city on the brink of change.

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