Bloody Beggar review: Kavin’s dark comedy fails to explore its full potential

Bloody Beggar, starring fan favourite Kavin, marks director Nelson Dilipkumar’s maiden production venture. The director’s brand of comedy has a separate fan base. Director Sivabalan Muthukumar, who comes from his school, is making his debut with Bloody Beggar. When all of these people come together, there are huge expectations for the film. The teaser and trailer raised the bar quite high as well. Let’s find out if the film impressed the audience.
A nameless beggar (Kavin) is content with what he’s doing in his life. He’s not the melodramatic beggar who capitalises on his shortcomings. He’s sarcastic and knows how to guilt-trip people to earn their sympathy. He lives with a small boy named Jack, who sells books on the road to make ends meet. One day, Kavin gets invited to a bungalow for a feast along with other beggars.
Awestruck by the bungalow, he silently ventures into it and gets locked up inside. The beggar initially decides to explore the plush bungalow and make his way out without anyone noticing. But, he gets caught by a few people living inside the bungalow, who entrust him with a task. How Kavin deals with the untoward situation and does it have a connection to his past?
Director Sivabalan Muthukumar’s Bloody Beggar has a solid story at the core. It’s a dark comedy about a beggar who wishes to lead a good life. Who doesn’t? But, can a beggar show his emotions? This is neatly explored in Bloody Beggar without being too preachy. The film has an intriguing storyline replete with zany characters, who are different from one another. All of them, including Kavin, are picture-perfect for their respective roles.
Here’s the trailer:

Kavin makes the character enjoyable with his unique traits. Though it might remind us of Chiyaan Vikram in Pithamagan, he makes it his own. While the premise shows great potential, the maker has failed to explore the full potential. Bloody Beggar is essentially a dark comedy. However, comedy doesn’t work in most places. Though there are sporadic laughs, the film would have appealed to a wider section if the jokes landed.
After Star, Kavin has yet again proved that he is a beautiful performer. With each film, he has improved his mettle, and it’s delightful to see him perform, especially during the emotional sequences. Redin Kingsley and the rest of the supporting cast fit into the character like a glove.
That said, Bloody Beggar has its fair share of criticism. After a while, the film gets monotonous to see characters wander around the halls bringing out their crazy side. Also, the pre-climax is too long for its own good. Had the makers opted for a taut screenplay and crisp editing, Bloody Beggar would have been a much more enjoyable affair.
2.5 out of 5 stars for Bloody Beggar.