Feb. 25, 2022|India|129 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;South;Indian
Description: Rameshan, a young man who had no interest in politics despite his father’s active involvement in a political party, finds himself unexpectedly nominated as a ward member by the UKF party. Dividing his time between his job as a painter, cricket matches, trips with friends, and his girlfriend, Rameshan is suddenly thrust into the world of local politics. The film, “Member Rameshan 9am Ward 2022,” directed by Aby Treesa Paul and Anto Jose Periera, explores his journey as he navigates this new role.
The movie delves into the challenges faced by panchayat ward members, particularly focusing on their low monthly honorariums. Despite being expected to address public issues constantly, they struggle to earn enough to meet their basic needs. For Rameshan (played by Arjun Ashokan), who genuinely wants to make a difference but also needs to support his family, this becomes a significant challenge. The low pay even pushes some members toward corruption.
Rameshan’s nomination by party leader Ajithan (Sabumon) is a strategic move to retain control while Ajithan contests in the district panchayat. This decision strains Rameshan’s relationship with his friend and coworker, Thomas (Chemban Vinod Jose), who is contesting for the opposing LKF party. Although the film touches on these compelling themes, it fails to fully engage the audience, leaving the narrative somewhat underdeveloped.
Cast director: Aby Treesa Paul
Cast actor: Arjun Ashokan, Indrans, Johny Antony, Mamukkoya, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad, Saju Kodiyan, Shabareesh Varma
Original name: മെമ്പർ രമേശൻ 9-ാം വാർഡ്