Aavesham

WOW, MALAYALAM CINEMA IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL IN 2024. A PRETTY EXAMPLE OF WHY THEY WERE GREAT IN 2024 IS FAFA'S AAVESHAM. THE STORY IS PRETTY MUCH SOLID ENOUGH TO HOOK YOU UP. IT'S A POSITIVE THAT THE STORY DOESN'T HAVE THE STORY OF THE HERO BUT OF THE THREE BOYS WHO NEWLY JOINED COLLEGE. THE STORY IS WRITTEN VERY WELL IN THAT ASPECT. THOSE THREE BOYS WERE VERY GOOD OVERALL. THEIR ACTING AND THEIR STYLES WERE ENJOYABLE.

FAHADH FAASIL AS RANGA IN THIS MOVIE IS THE PILLAR. WHAT A CHARACTER THOUGH. EXCELLED BY FAFA. HE'S JUST AS AMAZING AS HE USED TO BE. I WOULD SAY, IT WAS MORE OF A NEXT LEVEL OF HIM.

THE BIGGEST POSITIVE OF AAVESHAM IS ITS COMEDY AND ITS UNIQUE NARRATIVE STYLE. THE NARRATION WAS VERY GOOD AND MAKE YOU ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF THE MOVIE.

THE STORY DOES DEAL WITH RANGA'S PAST BUT THEY WERE CONVEYED REALLY WELL BUT IT BECOMES PROBLEMATIC IN THE THIRD ACT. THE FIRST TWO ACTS WERE SOLID BUT THE THIRD ACT DOES TAKE A DIP AND HAS A RUSHED ENDING.

ANOTHER POSITIVE OF THE FILM IS THAT WHENEVER WE EXPECT SOMETHING NEXT, THEY RULE US OUT AND GIVE US SOMETHING UNEXPECTED. THAT'S HOW UNPREDICTABLE IT WAS.

SUSHIN SHYAM'S MUSIC IS GOOD BUT NOT MEMORABLE. THE SONGS WERE REALLY GOOD.

OVERALL, A COMPLETE ENTERTAINER FROM MOLLYWOOD. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I SAW IN 2024.

RATING: 8/10

FINAL VERDICT: WORTH THE WATCH AND HAS GOOD REPEAT VALUE.

Aavesham has a great 1st half and not that great 2nd half. It's a good mix of mass and comedy. It's mostly a FaFa show all through with some catchy comedic moments from Sajin. 1st half is a laughter riot and the whole theatre vibes was crazy. Sushin' music is so hip that it really ups the game in the mass scenes and as bgm. The new comer kids have done a really good job and they doesn't feel like freshers in acting. They also have plenty of comedic presence and felt fresh alltogether. Eventhough the second half lags a bit giving the feeling of trying to find the right pace and place, overall it's a good entertainer.

As they were promised they did re introduce Fahad.

No one has ever seen FaFa like this. No one in the whole movie couldn't match with his energy and vibrant performance.

It was definitely an all and out Fahad movie.

Next thing should be mentioned is sushin shyam . He is now a brand, audience are gonna wait for sushin's music. People surely choose his movies not without taking another opinion.

Jithu madhavan is now on the list of most promising Malayalam Directors. His works gonna blow up in the future.

He can perfectly balance each emotion on its correct meter. No scenes were too emotional or cringey everything were perfectly balanced.

I don't wish to write a detailed, eloquent review for a film that only tries to present itself as a pure, no-holds-barred entertainer with just the right doses of everything (save for a romance). The character sketch of Ranga, along with an insane range of unpredictable emotions, is safe in the hands of FAFAA. He embodies the adorable, fun-loving thug with a penchant for violence (although he's under oath not to inflict any himself) like no other performer can, at least in Malayalam cinema. We've seen him play solemn, serious protagonists with consummate ease, but Aavesham gifts him the opportunity to fully embrace his zany side. If his foray into Tamil and Telugu cinema eventually led to him signing up for such an unhinged role in Malayalam, then I'm all in for those decisions.

The plot can be summed up in two or three lines, but director Jithu Madhavan is adept at keeping the proceedings tremendously enjoyable. As a result, we get a well-cooked mix of terrific action blocks, plenty of laugh-out-loud moments (major credit to Sajin Gopu), and even a little unexpected emotional depth to the protagonist. Sushin Shyam's songs and score are every bit an essential ingredient, without which, the mass moments would lack the necessary knock-out punch. The three guys who tag along with FaFaa also manage to hold up their end of the bargain, and their exchanges especially in the latter half, left me in splits. There are occasional signs of the screenplay running out of storytelling steam, but the fun factor never takes a dip. Once in a while, Malayalam cinema needs an injection of packaged entertainers like Aavesham where you slip into your most comfortable sitting position, clapping and hooting at the antics of an electrifying FaFaa.

Aavesham is a Malayalam action-comedy that effectively leverages the star power of Fahadh Faasil. The film, directed by Jithu Madhavan, presents a simple plotline of three engineering students who seek the help of a local gangster to avenge their bullying.

The Good :-

Fahadh Faasil's Performance: The undisputed highlight of the film is Fahadh's energetic and unhinged portrayal of the gangster. He effortlessly switches between comedy and action, making his character both hilarious and intimidating.

Mass Appeal: The film is packed with commercial elements like catchy songs, stylish action sequences, and ample humor, catering to the mass audience.

First Half: The first half is a laugh riot, with the comedic timing of the characters and Fahadh's over-the-top antics keeping the audience entertained.

The Not-So-Good :-

Thin Plot: The plot is fairly straightforward and predictable, lacking depth and originality.

Second Half: While the first half is engaging, the second half loses some momentum and could have been tighter.

Character Development: The supporting characters, especially the three college students, could have been developed better to add more depth to the story.

Overall, Aavesham is a quintessential mass entertainer that delivers on its promise of providing mindless fun. While the plot might be simplistic, Fahadh Faasil's charismatic performance and the film's energetic pace make it a worthwhile watch for those looking for a commercial dose of entertainment.