A minimalist, lockdown effort from Khalid Rahman, Love looks at marital discord through multiple layers and lenses. The film is neatly shot and edited (with a run-time of 85 minutes) and includes a couple of memorable performances from Gokulan and Sudhi Koppa (you might wonder why these names, if you haven't watched it). While it's unfair to divulge details regarding the plot, it makes sense to know that you're in for a psychological thriller sprinkled with occasional dark humour. I liked Khalid Rahman's approach of delving deeper into a person's mind before, during, and after they make unfavourable decisions. More than giving you a better perspective, it subtly fights social conditioning. There's also a winning scene featuring director Johny Antony which entirely works given its context, and an intriguing final stretch (where Rajisha is in top form) that leaves you astounded.
