Irul

The movie starts and for the first 20 minutes you think this is gonna be a great movie and then thinks start to fall apart.you think it's a thriller,at some point the ambiance of the movie is lost.

Irul is a movie where you sit on the edge of the seat and predict the outcomes. Because the total set and vibes of the movie feels great to begin with. But as it progresses you realise that there are unnecessary drags just to build the anticipation. There come in moments where you feel like 'Ok... Move on now..' There are some cliche peek-a-boo moments in the movie as well.

Though it's been a success in building anticipation... The whole movie does not leave you quite satisfied. This movie could've been turned into something much better.

In yet another tale of what could have been, Irul builds up a superb premise consisting of an intricately woven set of characters in a delightfully macabre setting, only to end in a simplistic fashion that denied the climax the narration deserved.

The film excels in every technical department, especially the exceptional sound design. I was given jolts at many junctures and the depth effects given to the noises of water leaking had me look around to see if in fact some pipes were left open in my own washroom!

But alas, the superb making style and the intense performances of the three leads is undone by a culmination of events that left a lot to be desired.

A one time watch, purely for the classy making and the phenomenal performances. But if you are looking for a truly well-rounded whodunnit, this isn't it.

Irul involves three characters played by Fahad, Soubin and Darshana inside a house where the discovery of a dead body creates tension among the three.

Credits shows writers list include 4 or 5 people. They did end up having decent dialogues included uet couldn't seal the plotholes.

Fahad as usual, did a wonderful job where he created curiosity in the beginning and tension post an hour. Darshana seems to have done a good job yet was irritating at times which is pretty fine.

The technical department and production set of the film is amazing considering the Covid protocol mediated limitations.

The only con apart from plotholes in the film is Soubin who not only struggles to keep up with Fahad and Darshana but also fails in conveying proper emotions when needed. He is unsure what to emote during scenes with Darshana in the car, the annoying "electrocuted by calling bell" scene, his appearance which ill fits his young character ( he does show his 40yrs of age) and worst of all his dialogue delivery which is apt only for 'Saji' from Kumbalangi Nights. Soubin is not able to improve his voice and dialogues even after failed performance in Ambili, Trance, and Android Kunjappan. Even Nivin Pauly who stayed in comfortable comic romeo typecast proved himself with Moothon after classes from Mumbai. Soubin should either improve or should reconsider his acting career. Even his monotonous comic roles has become irritating after 5 years.

Overall a good directorial debut, decent writing, great performances and cleverly cut down run time.

Srinath Bhasi/ Roshan Mathew could've replaced Soubin and it would've been a good thriller.

As usual Fahad shines and its not Soubin's cup of tea. There are lot of loose ends in the movie and so many things are left unexplained.