Hadinelentu

Finally got to watch it today and that too because the film is now uploaded on youtube because well OTT players and their hypocrisy. I liked the film and definitely regret missing out on watching this early this year when I did get the chance. Prithvi Konanur's Hadinelentu deals with a sensitive issue involving two seventeeners and how the adults handle the issue which would impact the kids future directly. The realistic approach, the sensitive handling of the subject and the natural performances, had me impressed. Ofcourse the known faces amongst the starcast was always reassuring and these big names carried the film through.

Kudos to the director and team for the making, staging of the scenes by restricting much of it inside a room and lesser close up shots until necessary. The turns the case takes post interval was top notch. The mystery behind that board president added much more to the drama than bringing that character on screen. Ofcourse it's all about perspectives and the narrative builds on that by revealing each individual's take on the girl. Praises for that one courtroom scene as well and for not deviating from the harsh reality. It's a battle Deepa's character has to fight eventually and shedding light on the events that led her to it was deftly handled. Strongly recommended.