Spanish Masala - Review

A successful team, Director Lal jose and Actor Dileep joins again in a new film 'Spanish masala' which will make a grand release on 20 Jan.2012 but their magic is not reflected in this film. According to viewers response the film is poor and average and all expectations shattered. Dileep, Kunchako boban, Biju menon, Daniela Zacheri and Nelson don the lead roles in this film which is written by the hit writer Benny.P.Nayarambalam. The film is produced by Noushad under his own banner 'Bigscreen productions'

Story

Dileep plays Charlie a mimicry artist from Kerala, who comes to Spain for a stage programme and he runs away from the team because he wants to live a new life to fulfill his wishes and find another job. But circumstances makes him a cook at the residence of a Spanish ambassador. There he meets the ambassador's daughter Kameela (Daniela Zacheri), a melancholic because of the death of her lover Rahul (Kunchako Boban). But with Charlie's presence Kameela's life changes and he falls of her. The story takes an unexpected turn when Rahul enters their life. Will Charlie and Kameela  unite? This is main thread of the film.

Spanish masala is an outdated and unsubstantiated story, with hit-and-miss sequences. The script's low level of energy reflects throughout the first and second half, and the story portrays different Spanish arts and festivals such as La tomatina, Bullfighting and Flamenco dance.

Dileep is the main attraction of this film, and has done his part with aplomb. The role of 'Kameela' performed by Austrian model Daniela Zacheri is impressive with her amiable way of acting. Actor Nelson's comedy numbers in some scenes are laughable and Biju menon has handled his character well. Kunchacko boban, though a main part in this story, makes no major contribution to the movie because the character is totally shallow.

Laljose often includes some special features but 'Spanish masala' contains a lot rough and indigestible sequences. The script done by Benny.P.Nayarambalam inoculates the sequences in a haste. The positive factor of this film is the Cinematography and Music done by Lokanathan and Vidyasagar respectively. Lokanathan takes adorable shots and Vidyasagar has gracefully handled the music especially the songs ''Aarezhuthiyaavo....'' and ''Hayyo.. Hayyo...'' 

Overall 'Spanish Masala' is outdated and distasteful in making.

Grade: 'Spanish Masala' is a Flavourless film.

Rating: 2/5