Waste of time" would be an understatement when describing my experience watching "Mathagam." I was intrigued by the prospect of delving into a unique narrative, but what I encountered was a convoluted mess that left me questioning the director's intentions and storytelling choices.
In an interview, Atharvaa, one of the key actors in the film, shared that he had questioned the director about the possibility of turning "Mathagam" into a conventional theatrical experience. The director's response, claiming that such a shift would compromise the depth of character portrayal, now appears to be a baffling justification for a truly misguided endeavor.
The film sprawls over five seemingly never-ending episodes, attempting to dissect and elucidate the intricacies of its characters. However, this approach backfires, as these extended episodes add nothing substantial to the plot or character development. Instead, they merely serve as a showcase of the director's inability to effectively communicate his narrative in a concise and engaging manner.