The Malayalam movie 'Purusha Pretham' is a fun and suspenseful film that people can enjoy on OTT platforms.
Even though the movie was released about three years ago, it is still a good choice for viewers who are searching for something entertaining to watch online.
In Malayalam, the word “pretham” mean a dead body. So the title refers to a male corpse that becomes the center of the story.
The story begins when a man’s dead body is found floating in a pond. Someone informs the police about it. From that moment, the movie starts showing a series of funny and realistic situations.
The police from one station try to push the responsibility to another station. They claim that the body moved because of the water waves. This simple situation becomes a source of humor and satire.
The film shows how officials sometimes treat an unidentified body without much seriousness. The reactions of police, media, and the public are shown in a humorous way.
For example, when police ask who first saw the body, people try to avoid responsibility. But when they hear that there might be a reward, they suddenly claim that they were the first to see it.
Three police officers play important roles in investigating the case. The senior officer ignores the issue and passes the work to the sub inspector.
The sub inspector, who has family problems, gives the responsibility to constables. Finally, the body is taken to a government hospital for postmortem.
Days pass and nobody claims the body. Later a woman appears and says the dead body is her husband’s. But the police slowly realize that her story may not be true. This creates more confusion and comedy.
The movie mixes satire, mystery and gentle humor. It also shows the reality of police stations and government systems in a light and entertaining way.
The movie can be watched for pleasant laughs, on Sony LIV.