Name: Peruvazhiyambalam
Genre: Drama
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ashokan, Azeez, Adoor Bhawani

This is a Malayalam film starring Ashokan, KPAC Azeez and KPAC Lalitha in key roles.

The film is clearly a precursor to the landmark film in Malayalam cinema - Kireedam. But like one based on a novel, it tries to leave food for thought with its open ending on what happens next..

The film clearly overplays a murder done in self defense. And has the protagonist being hidden from police when they instead should have supported him by giving the proper perspective to law enforcement (Raman was publicly threatened by Prabhakaran Pillai).

However keeping those flaws in the story aside, the primary theme of the film is the guild of this teenager who had committed murder and had to live and adjust to life in hiding.

And we are given a peek into his mind when Raman at times feels awe towards how did Prabhakaran Pillai evoke and maintain fear in the minds of whoever had heard of him. And the overpowering guilt when he visits Prabhakaran Pillai's home, and especially sheds a remorseful tear upon seeing Pillai's children..

Overall great performances and direction. Worth a watch.

Malayalam cinema, based in Kerala, is known for its grounded narratives, literary screenplays, and strong character-driven storytelling.The industry is celebrated for innovatively blending realism with bold, socially conscious themes.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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This is a National award winning and critically acclaimed film by P Padmarajan, based on his novel of the same name. The film explores the angst of a teenage mind remorseful of murder and the changes life brings in the aftermath.

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