Ramante Edanthottam movie review: Here's audience, celebs response on Kunchacko Boban, Anu Sithara-starrer

Movie Name: Ramante Edanthottam
Cast and Crew: Kunchacko Boban, Anu Sithara, Aju Varghese, Muthumani, Joju George, Ramesh Pisharody, Sreejith Ravi
Director, script writer, producer: Ranjith Sankar
Cinematography: Madhu Neelakantan
Music director: Bijibal
Release date: May 12 2017
Genre: Romantic/ Family
Duration: 2 hours, 2 minutes, 39 seconds

Kunchacko Boban and Anu Sithara's latest Malayalam movie Ramante Edanthottam (Ramante Edenthottam) hit the screens in Kerala on Friday, May 12.

Interview: Anu Sithara

Storyline

The family romantic entertainer is set against the backdrop of the isolated 500-acre Edanthottam owned by 40-year-old Ram Menon aka Raman in the middle of a forest. The place helps people to discover themselves by staying away from the excessive usage of technology. When Malini, a dancer from an urban background, arrives at Edanthottam, she instantly falls in love with the place.

Various incidents that happen at the sprawling green estate, Vagamon as well as in Kochi are narrated in the movie, which also stars Joju George, Ramesh Pisharody, Sreejith Ravi, Aju Varghese and Muthumani in pivotal roles.

Also read: What makes Ramante Edanthottam special?

Directed by hitmaker Ranjith Sankar, Ramante Edanthottam has already raised the expectations of the audience, thanks to Madhu Neelakandan's beautiful cinematography and Bijibal's music that remain the USPs of the film. The latest Facebook post of the filmmaker also hints that he is confident about the movie as everything has been done well as per the team's plan. 

"Why is it that I am feeling so very relaxed before a release..? Probably because of the feeling that there is nothing more to be done from my part for raman... in terms of making and marketing. Everything has been as per plan. Hope it does wonders to atleast few ppls careers who have given their heart out for this film. You guys will have to tell me who all tomorrow:) Pls go with an open mind tomorrow guys. Hope Raman and his edanthottam satisfies you. Fingers crossed!! [sic]," Ranjith shared on social media.

Ramante Edanthottam, which has also been bankrolled by Ranjith under the banner of Dreams N Beyond, is set to witness tough competition from Baahubali 2 and Comrade in America, which are performing well at the Kerala box office. 

 Here is the Kerala theatre list of Ramante Edanthottam:

Watch the trailer and teaser of Ramante Edanthottam

The makers have also released a special teaser to introduce the heroine Malini, played by Anu Sithara. 

Watch it here:

Check out audience response on Ramante Edanthottam movie here:

Actress Shruti Ramachandran

Watched Ramante Edanthottam yesterday. For people to think this is an extremely refreshing take is the biggest success of the movie considering the concept itself (in my opinion) is new to the malayalam audience. Absolutely beautiful.
I was forced to dislike Elvis and love Malini. Goes to show the justice they have done to their respective roles.

Shajila

OneWord:Ramante Edanthottam can be described as aGood refreshing. Romantic feel good movie which can be a good choice to Watch the our Families

Allan J

#RamanteEdanthottam An average flick with a decent story & typical Ranjith Sankar narration. Good acting from the cast & heavenly locations.

Sreejith Suresh

Ramante Edanthottam ❤
Simply the best feel good movie in recent times with the bold performances of Anu Sithara & Chackochan ( Kunchacko Boban ) ❤ Simply their best performances. Malini and Raman stolen the heart ❤ New addition to my favourite movie list. Ranjith Sankar Sir , pls do more of this kinda movies which stay close to heart ❤Still at the Edanthottam and wish to be there ❤

Chandra Mohan Gopinath

We should really salute and appreciate the people behind movies like CIA, Lakshyam and Ramante Edanthottam for their bravery and courage shown to release them now taking a big risk. When a strong storm is sweeping the nation in the form of Baahubali 2, the makers of the movies that I listed ignored the storm and traveled towards it instead of going against the wave. But there was every chance of little less hyped films sinking without a trace and getting unnoticed which the makers didn't care.

Ranjith Sankar's Ramante Edanthottam has every chance of being a victim of the storm since the film is too preachy and lagging thereby meriting an attention at this time. Inspite of some good message and showcasing a theme that has some critical elements that deserve to be told to the public, the treatment of the movie lacked that X-factor in it to make for a compelling watch.

Coming to a brief outline of the story, we have two married couples Elvis and Maalini. They have a little daughter and the film is a journey into their life, how the relationship evolve over a period of time and also dwell upon few other characters who gets connected with them.

Treatment as I mentioned earlier follow a similar path of the director's last few flicks with lot of goodness, noble messages and trying to portray the importance of love and relationships. The intentions were good. Also one should appreciate the sincerity shown in promoting and supporting the greenery and environment which is praiseworthy. But when it came to the movie and its execution, the two hours that the audience is witnessing on screen turns out to be pretty dull that ultimately test the patience level.

The character of Elvis that Joju George enact at one time justify all the things that he does without his wife's knowledge as just sipping a glass of juice. He goes to the extent of saying to one of his friend that he doesn't have a double standard on this and if ever his better half too goes on the same life style as his, he doesn't mind it. But when reality show him a different side of his wife Maliny, he can't accept it and behave madly quite contrary to what he says thereby showing the double standards and also justifying what he does is not wrong. Elvis is too confused just like the screenplay that couldn't come up with a proper shape to this vital character in the whole film.

Similar is the case of the relationship between Maliny and Ram which could not click and conveyed a confusing feel. Whether it was an extramarital relationship or pure friendship, well there were moments that conveyed both and the film failed to give clarity to this relationship which was one of the drawbacks among a few others.

Kunchacko Boban is casted as Ram, a role that looked more like an extended guest appearance that comes, vanishes and reappear again.
Majority of the scenes were reserved for the characters of Elvis played by Joju George and Maliny played by Anu Sithara. Even then it was a good attempt by the actor who acted in a simple manner to put Ram in a safe territory.

For Joju, this movie has a full fledged role for him which he has done to the best of his ability. The character goes through different emotional phases and the actor in Joju was finding it hard to balance it perfectly but can't complain much since he has his limitations and entrusting a role like this to him had its own risk which the director was ready to take.

Anu Sithara in my opinion was quite good and apt for the role of Maliny. Sreejith Ravi, Muthumani and Ramesh Pisharody are the supporting actors and they were notable in their respective roles. Aju Varghese plays an unimportant role in his usual style but can't understand the logic behind the induction of this character that was totally out of place if you look at the overall story.

Bijibal has done well as the songs he has tuned and the background score he gave for the film perfectly synchronized with the total mood of the film. Madhu Neelakandan's camera work was another notable factor that captured the beauty of Wagamon. The brooding trees, misty mountains and the greenery of the locale have been perfectly captured making each and every frame look beautiful whenever the resort that Ram owns is shown.

In a nutshell, I would say Ramante Edanthottam is a simple film but lacks energy. A lifeless movie that can test the patience level, this is one movie that throw light on some thought provoking things like the importance of love, relationships and protecting the environment. But the way it has been told and narrated jeopardize and derail the whole purpose. Rating - 2 / 5

Rockstar‏ 

#RamanteEdanthottam - Good first half but Slow narration... Typical Ranjith Shankar's style !Didn't liked the Second half ... Overall average ! Main Plus - Location & Lead cast

Arun J

superb film with great story. superb cinematography and direction. Chackochan is awsome. Ranjith sankar is concentrating to the journey to the top end director in mollywood

T misfit‏ 

#RamanteEdanthottam decent watch Beautiful locations,pleasant casting, decent comedies KB Overall ok:3.25/5 Breezy summer watch

Ram

First half nannayirunnu with good comedies from Ramesh Pisharady..I think this is one of the best roles of Pishu.. counters okke nannayirunnu...chakochan thante role nannaki..eduthu parayan onnum ellelum ee role apt chakochan thanne aanu..central character aaya Malini aayi Anu sithara nannayirunnu.. Second halfil last kure portions oru poraima feel cheythu.. especially towards ending portions..but still good message to husbands...Visuals and BGM okke nannayirunnu... but I think it's not everyone's cup of tea!! Feel good movie ishtamullavar matram poyal mathi..Nalla slow aanu padam...allathavar poyal negative matrame kanukayullu... My rating is 3/5..

 South Talkiez‏ 

#RamanteEdanthottam is a romantic family drama that tries to capture the fun, frolic and the complexities of our lives. #Malayalam