Kondal movie review: A man embarking on a vengeful rampage to eliminate those who wronged his mainstay is a familiar premise in world cinema. Yet, it remains popular and can still resonate with the masses if executed at least decently well, particularly due to its emotional depth tied to the ‘bro-code’. However, debutant director Ajith Mampally’s Kondal (Raincloud), starring Antony Varghese Pepe, Raj B Shetty and Shabeer Kallarakkal in the lead roles, despite having this tried-and-true premise, falls short due to poor and aimless writing. The film introduces Antony with the sobriquet “Action Hero,” and in this regard, Kondal delivers, capitalising on his ability to excel in raw stunt sequences. This is further amplified by the film’s setting as a significant portion unfolds on a fishing boat at sea, heightening the tension. Don’t Miss | Ajayante Randam Moshanam movie review: A landmark film in Tovino Thomas’ career Hailing from the coastal village of Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram, Immanuel aka Manuel (Antony) has been living recklessly, spending much of his time drinking. Though he remains close to …