Director Lijo Jose Pellissery is all set to carve a niche for himself by taking a run at experimentation films in Malayalam cinema. After the comic thriller 'Double Barrel' that evoked compliments and criticism, he is back with 'Angamaly Diaries' which has 86 newcomers in key roles. The other specialties of the film are that the script is written by actor Chemban Vinod Jose and it is the first solo production of Vijay Babu (Friday Films).

The plot is set in Angamaly, a town in the Ernakulam-Trichur district border. The movie is a realistic approach to the local life in Angamaly with Pepe (Antony Varghese) as the protagonist. The story is usual and has nothing new to offer, but the screenplay that says the proverbial tale of men who live by the sword is gripping and has a fresh feel to it. The life of thugs and henchmen has been portrayed with perfection in a raw manner.

The performance by every artist is very realistic and excellent, and the credit for this high level of perfection goes to the director who took up this humongous challenge of casting 86 newcomers.

Girish Gangadharan has set frames that bring out the true beauty of Angamaly. The cinematography has been dealt with much care as to not loose its realist essence. Prasanth Pillai's music is another highlight of the movie; the taste of folk in them will definitely make a mark.

There are many surprises in the film including a single and well-placed shot that lasts for more than 10 minutes, and it makes the film different.