Its wild wild western (Ghats)

Its wild wild western (Ghats) : My quick take on the Malayalam movie “Rifle Club” (Netflix)

It might be a sheer coincidence—or a calculated move—when the Gangs of Wasseypurwala Anurag Kashyap decided to drop his director’s hat and strip himself (literally—pun intended) to step into the Malayalam movie industry. Naturally, a bit of Bollywoodization was bound to rub off on this classy film industry. Rifle Club can easily be termed as a spaghetti western, or better yet, a parota western. A dark comedy riddled with bullets is the best way to describe this genre-bending ride.

Set in a fictional summer palace of Tipu Sultan, now converted into a hunting lodge and rifle club, the film revolves around a family of sharpshooters whose bullseye-hitting skills are as impeccable as their flair for survival. But their tranquil haven soon turns into a war zone when chaos comes knocking.

A popular movie star arrives to learn action stunts, followed by his younger brother and girlfriend, who bring trouble in the form of a vengeful Mangalorean ganglord. Their accidental killing of his son unleashes hell as a gang of illegal arms dealers—led by Kashyap himself—invades the lodge in a violent, bullet-riddled frenzy.

As a home invasion thriller, Rifle Club blends high-octane action with dark humor and gripping tension. The standout feature? The bad-ass female characters who effortlessly balance wine goblets and .303 rifles, bringing a swagger and strength that’s pure cinematic gold. They redefine empowerment, one shot at a time.

With its absurdly entertaining plot twists, razor-sharp writing, and Kashyap’s devilishly villain, Rifle Club delivers a chaotic, adrenaline-pumping joyride. It’s Malayalam cinema’s bold foray into the heavy-action genre, proving yet again that जरा हटके storytelling can pack a punch and Marco’s success was not fluke.

So buckle up for Wild Wild Western Ghats, a blood-soaked, darkly hilarious adventure where thrills, banter, and badassery reign supreme. Watch it for the madness—and stay for the brilliance.