I was going to office in Vanchinadu. I was talking with my friend for some time. Then I remembered that I had downloaded this movie and started watching it. I wasn’t expecting much because of the long title.
For me, long or weird movie titles are a stereotype — they don’t usually create a good first impression. Anaswara’s last movie was Psyche Painkili, which, though flawed, is a decent one-time watch.
The beginning of this movie was dim. Murali (Azees’s character, father of Anaswara’s character) is tense and insecure, giving off negative vibes. The grandmother’s character, played by Mallika Sukumaran, provides a strong shift. Her sudden death changes the movie.
Although the movie deals with sorrowful situations, dark jokes and funny sequences turn serious moments into downhill comedy.
The music is notable, with the background score in sync with the plot, feeling refreshing. Rahim Aboobacker’s cinematography is also praiseworthy.
Every character tries to outshine the others, but the movie focuses on Murali, whose character develops and evolves. He manages the funeral and home chaos. Baiju’s character adds more challenges for him.
Anaswara performs well in the second half, but her character selection is becoming redundant — often portraying a youngster trying to get married.
Overall, I loved this movie. It balances comedy and sorrow effectively. I would give it an 8/10.
