Apart from producing and celebrating gems like Maheshinte Prathikaram, Thondimuthalum Driksaakshiyum, Premam, Bangalore days, Drishyam and so on, we Malayalis have this rare inclination towards celebrating some stinking pretentious pile of glob as well. The IMDb ratings and general perception of public towards 'Tiyaan' reinforces that very fact.
Confused, overblown and unintentionally funny,'Tiyaan' is the worst film I have come across from Kerala in this decade. The very fact that a so called sensible star like Prithviraj agreed to be a part of this ridiculous film made me question the star's sensibility. Other brilliant actors like Indrajith and Suraaj are wasted completely, while actor/writer Murali Gopi hams at every chance he gets.
On the technical front, the cinematography might appeal to many, with its long, landscape shots and brown texture. The editing by Manoj does the basic job of cutting from one self serious shot to another. Gopi Sundar does a great job in tickling our funny bones with his loud and excruciating background score. I especially found it funny when he keeps repeating his 'Asmi..'score every time there is a shot of Prithviraj on top of the mountains and rocks while Indrajith moves forward the story. It was such a lazy tool to communicate the star's presence in the film even though unnecessary.
I pity everyone involved in this film, but the people I pity the most are the ones celebrating this film.
