Malayalam movie ‘King of Kotha’ Review: Dulquer Salmaan shines in thrilling portrayal of the dark side of Kochi

King Of Kotha Story

“King of Kotha” an upcoming multi-language Indian movie directed by Abhilash Joshiy and starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role is scheduled to release Friday August 25, 2023, across India.

In the UAE and middle-east the release date is August 24, 2023.

The movie is said to be a crime thriller that revolves around the life of a gangster who rules the underworld of Kochi.

Cast

  • Dulquer Salmaan as Raju
  • Aishwarya Lekshmi as Anjali
  • Gokul Suresh as Inspector Shahul Hassan
  • Prasanna as Kannan Bhai
  • Nyla Usha as Raju’s mother
  • Chemban Vinod Jose as Sethu
  • Shammi Thilakan as Kurian
  • Shanthi Krishna as Anjali’s mother
  • Anikha Surendran as Priya

The movie has generated a lot of buzz among the audience ever since the first look poster was released. The poster shows Dulquer Salmaan in a stylish avatar, holding a gun and wearing sunglasses. The tagline of the poster reads “The King Never Dies”.

The review of the movie will be updated once it is released. However, based on the trailer and the teaser, the movie looks promising and thrilling. The movie seems to have a lot of action, drama, and suspense, along with some emotional moments.

The flick also showcases the dark and gritty side of Kochi’s underworld, which is rarely seen in Malayalam cinema.

Plot

“King of Kotha” is a gangster drama set in the 1980s. It tells the story of Raju, a young man who rises to become the underworld king. The film follows his journey from a small-time thug to a powerful gangster and the sacrifices he makes along the way.

The film also explores the themes of power, revenge, and redemption. It is a dark and gritty film that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Box-office prediction

The box-office prediction for the movie is very high, as Dulquer Salmaan is one of the most popular and bankable stars in Malayalam cinema. He has a huge fan following across Kerala and other states as well.

His previous movies like “Charlie”, “Kali”, “Solo”, and “Kurup” have been successful at the box-office and have received critical acclaim. The movie is also expected to have a wide release in other languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, as Dulquer Salmaan has a pan-Indian appeal.

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