Pranaya Vilasam

Malayalam movies are known for their rooted characters and strong storylines, but this one, despite having almost all these elements, failed to make an impact.

It tells the story of a family where the son is having an affair and the father is flirting with his ex. Unfortunately, when the mother dies, the son and father discover that she had a love affair in her youth, and they venture out to find that man.

The story had a lot going on and was quite relatable too. It is a classic case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. Director Nikhil Muraly tried to show multiple things, which actually made viewers disconnect from the narrative. The story could have focused on one of the story - the son's love story, the father rekindling his old love in his later years, or their journey to find their deceased mother's first love.

Arjun Ashokan is decent overall but is really bad when it comes to emotional sequences. Manoj KU, as the father, has given an excellent performance and deserves more substantial roles in the future. Mamitha Baiju, as a happy-go-lucky girl, does a good job but has limited screen time. Anaswara, a mediocre actor, doesn't do anything notable even in a small role. Mia, in an extended role, is good with her part.

There are enough songs, but only "Megham Poothu Thudangi" stands out and deserves a place in your playlist; the rest are forgettable. The cinematography is nice, capturing the essence and beauty of Kannur and village life quite well.

With more work on the script, it had the potential to be a classic movie, but it failed to make a significant impact. Watch it as a time-pass, otherwise, you aren't missing much.

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