The film received wide critical acclaim . Sify labelled the film a " welcome experiment in Malayalam " . The film is described as " technically brilliant " . Film director Madhav Ramadasan giving a good contribution as a dissimilar making style in Malayalam typical film making . This film appears a big blow in film making traditional line of attack in India and Kerala . In regard to performances , the critic praises Suresh Gopi saying he " is absolutely brilliant as Captain Vikas Roy and he scores with his amazing dialogue delivery . " Parthiban is appreciated as " he gives subtle acting an altogether different meaning , even though his dialogues are limited to only a few minutes . His lines towards the end can leave you with a lump in the throat . " Nowrunning.com stated , " '' Melvilasom '' is a reflection of the staunch belief that a film maker has on his script . It displays a fine sensibility in whatever it has to say , and is peppered all over with real enthusiastic performances . " '' The Hindu '' also published an extremely positive review stating , " the story is effectively told with well crafted dialogues and riveting performances by the main actors . " Rediff rated the film and said , " '' Melvilasom '' is exciting as it experiments with new ways of storytelling . '' Melvilasom '' is the kind of film that leaves you happy for simply surpassing your expectations . " '' Melvilasom '' got selected to the 16th Busan International Film Festival ( BIFF ) , in Busan , South Korea . The Director was also presented with the 15th Gollapudi Srinivas National Award which is given for the best direction for a debut movie . It has also been selected to the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd International Film Festival of India ( IFFI ) , in Panaji , India , and Malayalam Cinema Today section of the International Film Festival of Kerala , in Thiruvananthapuram , India
International Film Festival of Kerala
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