Georgettan Pooram: Lacks magic

Story about an important kabaddi match is let down by weak writing

By Mythily Ramachandran

Matthayi Parambu, a vacant ground in Thrissur, carries an interesting history in the film Georgettan Pooram. This land was given to national kabaddi player Mathayi by the government in recognition of his achievement in the sport. Mathai in turn donated it to his village as a public playground to encourage kabaddi. However, kabaddi never found any place there, or for that matter any other sport either.

Over time, Mathayi Parambu became a space for everyone to meet and watch time go by. In particularly, it was the favourite haunt of George (Dileep) and his friends, Vava (Vinay Forrt), Pallan (Sharfudheen) and Chullan (Thiru Actlab). It was their second home actually, where these four idle men spent time mostly with alcohol for company.

Trouble brews when Peter, Mathayi’s son (Chemban Vinod Jose) takes claim over his father’s piece of land. He has a plan for this space. Obviously that plan conflicts with the welfare of the villagers, That prompts George to wake up from his idle life. It now becomes his life’s purpose to protect Mathayi Parambu so that it can remain with the villagers.

Deciding the destiny of Mathayi Parambu is a kabaddi match to be played by the villagers led by George against a team of veteran players.

Directed by K. Biju, George Ettans Pooram is a typical Dileep film with comedy and a couple of obscene jokes. The story had potential to become a good sports drama but the weak writing takes it downhill.