Whilst I wasn't sure about this movie at first, but it kept me interested more than I thought it would. The story itself is fairly straightforward about youngsters who get caught up in the cutthroat world of campus politics and become scapegoats for the bigwigs following a familiar path of consequences towards the climax. However, Sidhartha Siva's directorial debut takes a more direct approach, avoiding unnecessary police procedures, rallies, or exaggerated conflicts.
Even though the outcome is predictable and you can probably guess what happens, the actors do a great job of keeping you engaged till the very end of the film. But what sets this film apart from other campus politics is the focus on the characters and their friendships. Especillay the characters of Anandhu and Kunjippan, their friendship is believable and heartwarming. The climax scene where they have to say goodbye and Kunjippan gives Anandhu his wallet is staged well.
The visuals are pretty good, typical of indie films from Kerala. The usual isolated house with lush landscape setting is there, but the night scenes are especially cool. The background also fits the movie well.
In closing, I will recommend this for those who love indie films. It will definitely be a good watch.
