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At times, those who lie to their partners support their dishonesty by arguing that it was done with the intent of protecting the person’s feelings and maintaining harmony in the partnership. Such individuals are often seized with the belief that sometimes revealing the truth might cause unnecessary pain and damage the emotional bond between partners. Such moral quandaries are the spine on which the premise of the Malayalam film Aayirathonnu Nunakal (1001 Lies) is structured and explores these aspects surrounding lies and secrets to raise potent questions about the sacrifice of truth involved in forging and sustaining relationships. While some of the scenes in the films merit our engagement, they lack a cohesive narrative and fail to effectively tie together their exploration of ethical conundrums. Though the film wants to be as sharp as a scalpel in dissecting the intricacies of married relationships in our contemporary society, it falls short...

ReviewThis Malayalam film streaming on SonyLiv has a crowded cast, but the seamless screenplay, strong direction, smooth editing, and intelligent shot selection ensure that you understand each character.Screengrab / 1001 NunakalThe most popular maxim when it comes to marriage in India has to be the one about uttering even a thousand lies to make a wedding happen. Honesty, then, isn’t a virtue that’s traditionally recommended in the institution of marriage. Directed by Thamar Kv who co-wrote the film with Hashim Sulaiman, 1001 Nunakal is about the nature of truth and lies. Though we may automatically say that we prefer the former, can we really handle it? Perhaps Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men (1992) was onto something when he famously yelled, “You can’t handle the truth!” 1001 Nunakal is set in Dubai where the close-knit Nri Malayali community depends on each other in times of crises. An apartment fire triggers...

Mumbai, Aug 7 (Ians) The trailer of the upcoming Malayalam film ‘1001 Nunakal’, which was unveiled on Monday, promises a gripping narrative which slowly unravels as a social gathering for a wedding anniversary celebration takes an unusual turn, exposing dark secrets.

It tells the story of a couple, in the aftermath of an apartment fire, left with no place to go, They find solace in the kindness of their friend Vinay, as they seek refuge in his mansion in Dubai. During their stay, Vinay suggests that the couple stay over for one more night to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Joined by other close friends, they come together to celebrate the hosts’ 10th wedding anniversary. However, the night takes an unforeseen twist as a light-hearted dare game evolves into a shocking reveal of hidden secrets, challenging the very core of their relationships and intertwining their lives with lies.

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