Of these, Khalid is especially proud of an evocative night-time sequence that showcases the landscape in which the three absconding officers find themselves. The dense narrative has many memorable moments. Three police officers go on the run after being involved in a road accident. Nayattu is a gripping tale of the politicisation of the police force, told through the prism of a manhunt. The subject matter dictated the divergent approaches. While Nayattu is packed with movement and numerous frames, Joji has steady tracking and travelling shots.
Khalid ensured that Nayattu and Joji would not be confused with one other in terms of their shooting styles. When the shoot was interrupted by the lockdown necessitated by the health crisis, Khalid moved on Joji, starring the acclaimed actor Fahadh Faasil. Much of Martin Prakkat’s Nayattu was filmed in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic swept over the country. Joji, loosely inspired by William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, was premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video. The thriller Nayattu was released in theatres before earning a wider audience through Netflix. In April, two of Khalid’s projects appeared within days of each other. It’s about the feel of the story, the characters that people remember.” Shyju Khalid. “If the film is a good film, it will work. The movies work because both “the aesthetic and emotions connect”, Khalid told Scroll.in in an interview from Kochi. Khalid’s ability to convey a film’s themes and create a sense of rootedness, verisimilitude and unvarnished beauty have drawn praise.
The new Malayalam cinema has especially earned praise for its realistic and relatable storylines, distinctive characters and storytelling finesse. Among its key architects is Khalid, a self-taught cinematographer with an eye for beauty and grace in the ordinary. One of the main reasons contemporary Malayalam cinema is generating waves beyond Kerala is because streaming platforms are making the names of its directors, writers, actors, music composers and technicians familiar beyond the state. These films are among the productions that are cited as proof of the latest flush of talent in one of India’s most storied film industries. The 44-year cinematographer has lensed Traffic, Maheshinthe Prathikaram, Ee Ma Yau, Sudani From Nigeria, Kumbalangi Night and Virus. Shyju Khalid features in the credits of some of the most noteworthy Malayalam movies in recent years.
We hope you take time off and watch at least a few of these movies and savour the flavours of "God's Own Country" while appreciating the cinematic excellence of their movies. This is the first of our lists from regional Indian cinema. This mix makes for an edge of the seat thriller where the audience, for once, feels empathy for all the characters. Outside, the predicament of her father, who disapproves of her relationship with a boy outside of his community and his fears for her wellbeing is played out. Upon realizing her predicament, Helen doesn't lose faith and tries everything to keep herself alive in the deep freeze where temperature is maintained at minus 18 degrees celsius. Synopsis: The story of a nursing graduate who works at a cold storage and gets locked inside the facility by mistake makes the crux of the story. Anna Ben and Lal act in this survival thriller (Image credit: Big Bang Entertainments)Īctors: Anna Ben, Lal, Aju Varghese, Noble Babu Thomas