‘Mumbai Police’ clearly a cut above the rest

“I have found him,” says ACP Antony Moses (Prithviraj).
It is a dark night and he is discussing a murder case on his mobile with Police Commissioner Farhan (Rahman) while driving his jeep.  At that very moment, Moses’ jeep meets with an accident.
Moses recovers but he suffers from a loss of memory. He cannot remember his identity or his profession. Neither does he recognize his family and friends.
Close buddy, Farhan who brings him home from the hospital takes it upon himself to revive Moses’ memory. Moses’ loss of memory remains a secret between the two of them. Farhan slowly reveals to Moses information of his past including the investigation that he was tracking and how he had almost nabbed the culprit before the mishap occurred.
Life begins anew for Moses who reopens the case.
It is a real challenge for this police officer who in trying to deal with people around him also has to grapple in the dark with respect to his past.  Farhan however believes that Moses can solve the case since his intelligence has not been affected in the accident.
As Moses shuttles between his past and the present, viewers learn that he is pursuing the murderer of his close friend, Aryan (Jayasurya). You also understand the close bond the trio, Farhan, Moses and Aryan shared.
Divulging beyond this would be a spoiler for this edge of the seat thriller keeps viewers completely hooked with its uniquely presented screenplay. The story written by duo Bobby-Sanjay maintains a sense of intrigue throughout the film. And director Rosshan Andrrews has captured this brilliant story most beautifully on screen.
Prithviraj as Antony Moses is just awesome. Rather, he plays two different personalities, Antony Moses A, the cocky police officer before the amnesia and Antony Moses B, the cop trying to prove his credentials as well his friendship for Aryan. The actor pitches in a powerhouse performance taking the leap from shock, despair, hope and arrogance with electrifying energy. His eyes are his biggest strength and the silent eloquence that they convey leave you impressed, especially the scene where Moses B discovers a shocking truth about himself.
Matching Prithviraj step by step is Rahman, creating the perfect tango. With his subtle acting he essays Farhan, an endearing big brother to Moses and Aryan. Although his screen space is brief, Jayasurya delivers a commendable performance. The casting of roles is perfect. Aparna Nair as assistant to Antony Moses and Kunjan as constable are convincing. Taking the film a few notches higher is R. Diwakar’s cinematography with its low lighting shots and night visuals. Thankfully there are no songs to mar this racy thriller except the background score that complements this adrenalin pumping narrative.
Rosshan Andrrews comes out with a winner in this gripping tale that aims to portray the good side of the police force bringing out their humane traits.
‘Mumbai Police’ is a landmark film, bold in its story and finding a place in the new wave of Malayalam cinema.
You just can’t miss ‘Mumbai Police’ Go for it.