Malayankunju

In the post-COVID world, where theatre going experience became synonymous with watching action-packed blockbusters that demand you to shout, scream and applaud; it takes immense courage and a lot of passion for artists like Fahad to come out with movies like Malayamkunju. Calling the movie a survival thriller would be misleading as this movie has so many layers that it can fit into whatever genre you want.

This is not a movie made for the fast-moving, reel-watching audience of 2022. To enjoy this movie, you have to slow down, you have to stop and listen to what the creator has to say. The messages are conveyed subtly and are intended only for the keen-hearted.

Watching the rebirth of this flawed hero (Ani Kuttan) as he fights his past and present simultaneously is indeed a pleasant viewing experience. However, this is not a movie for everyone. There is a short phase after the intermission that will test the patience of even the most dedicated viewer. In hindsight, even this phase seemed essential for the narration style the creators were looking for. It is one of those movies about which your opinion will keep changing as time passes. And there is something about such movies that demands respect.