King of Kotha – Review

Khanna Bhai (‘Dancing Rose’ Shabeer) is a drug lord in Kotha town. Cop Shahul Haasan (Prasanna) decides to eradicate the drug mafia in the town, but he fails to do so.

Shahul learns that Kotha has been under the control of Raju (Dulquer Salmaan) a few years back and that Khanna Bhai is Raju’s dear friend.

But both Raju and Khanna Bhai part ways due to a few reasons. What made them part ways? What did Shahul Haasan do then? This forms part of the crux of the story.

Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, this movie is a regular gangster drama. The director could have tried to present the movie in a different manner.

It would have been much better had Abhilash Joshiy taken care of the lengthy runtime. It is undoubtedly Dulquer Salmaan’s show from the start to the end.

The versatile actor breathes life into Raju’s character and performs with ease. His role is neatly designed. The actor is good in the action sequences, too.

‘Dancing Rose’ Shabeer Kallarakkal did a convincing job as a gangster. He gets a meaty role and does his part with finesse.

Chemban Vinod’s English diction is funny, and he evoked decent laughs. The background score composed by Jakes Bejoy becomes a blessing in disguise in this film. Rest of the technical aspects are okay.