Dheeran

"Dheeran (2025)" isn't a film about a single hero, but rather a journey of collective folly and redemption, told with a distinctly rustic charm. Director Devadath Shaji has crafted a cinematic equivalent of a bumpy road trip through the Malayattoor countryside, where every character is a delightful, slightly-off-kilter signpost on the way to a destination that nobody fully understands.

The film's true strength lies not in its plot, which is as winding as the roads its characters travel, but in its ensemble. This isn't a star vehicle, but a finely-tuned engine of veteran actors and fresh faces, each contributing a unique, humorous rattle to the vehicle. Rajesh Madhavan as Eldhose, the titular "Dheeran," is less a central figure and more of a ghost in the machine, his legend shaping the journey of others while he remains an enigma. It's an interesting subversion of the hero archetype.

The real show is stolen by the motley crew tasked with his bizarre retrieval. Jagadish, Manoj K. Jayan, and Sudheesh, in particular, deliver performances that feel less like acting and more like a comfortable, long-standing conversation between old friends. Their comedic timing is a gentle ebb and flow, not a series of punchlines, making the humor feel organic to the setting. The film understands the quiet, often absurd, humor of village life-the gossip that becomes fact, the grudges that fuel a journey, and the misplaced priorities that make a simple task a sprawling adventure.

Where "Dheeran" truly sets itself apart is in its quiet moments. The film normalizes what other narratives might condemn, offering a refreshingly non-judgmental look at modern relationships within a traditional setting. This subtle social commentary, woven into the fabric of a lighthearted road comedy, is a testament to the director's nuanced vision.

While the film may meander at times, and some of its setups are a little too visible, "Dheeran" remains a charming and deeply watchable experience. It's a film that asks you to sit back and enjoy the ride, even with its occasional bumps and detours. It's not about the destination, but the wonderful, chaotic people you meet along the way.

The movie blends humour and relationship drama, presenting a grounded story that reflects the nuances of modern-day love and companionship. Audience engaged with its relatable themes, lighthearted moments, and decently written characters.

Dhreeran is a one-time-watch film that offers moderate entertainment. It's neither a masterpiece nor a complete letdown. The film succeeds in portraying slices of real-life relationships and adds a touch of humour to keep things light. While it may not leave a lasting impact, it's still a relatable, feel-good watch for those who enjoy simple, everyday storytelling.

Rating - 3.25/5

A fun slapstick humour story blending the performances of the veterans and young gang of Malayalam.

The story revolves around the title character Dheeran and how he regains his lost regards from his near and dear ones through a ride of chaos and confusions forms the nutshell of the story.

Devadath has narrated the story of Dheeran and his relatives with peculiar character shades mixing humourous moments and subtle dialogue delivery giving ample laughter moments. Hats off to the team for bringing the ensemble cast on screen with their versatile performances and humour timings. The filmmaker has given a decent entertainer to enjoy on screen but has left a vaccum inside showing some minor flaws in the screenplay with nothing to take along or recollect other than few funny sequences, rushing to conclude the story leaving the audience monotonous in few areas.

Good performances from Jagadeesh,Manoj K Jayan,Rajesh Madhavan & Shabareesh & Sankar Dayal. Ashokan,Vineeth,Sudheesh & Aswathy gave incredible performances through their gestures, quirkiness and dialogues.

Good shots by Harikrishnan with nice BGM's by Mujeeb Majeed and good sound design by Vignesh & Rajakrishnan.

A simple one time fun to watch humourous entertainer with some progressive and old school thoughts.

This movie....for me is about the casting,perfect character distribution and evry character has shown the humour very naturaly,seems to be more realstic. Directorial things is well done and cinematography gives freshnes in every shot. Music was awesome and background score for every scene was keeps engaging. Content wise this movie is not fresh and according to the screenplay and dialogue gives freshnes. This movie shows the power of vintage actors and they are just rocking in this movie. And the writers perfectly managed some genzy things yeah the thing is not genzy but in this era its highly mean to the genzy kids.

Excellent movie with full of Fun elements... Thorughly enjoyed... Super acting Jagadhish, ashokan, sudheesh, manoj K jayan,.. Rajesh, Vineeth and each and every character were truly good. The story were really engaging without any lag and if you are looking for simple fun movie then this will be your medicine, without any lag and tension we can easily watch the movie,. Most of the comical elements worked and really looking for Deavadath shajis next movie.. The main attraction of this film is the simple characters that we can resemble in our life and congratulations to the whole team and the director Devadath shaji.... Must watch.