Name: Ennivar
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-09-29
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sarjano Khalid, Sooraj S. Kurup, Jeo Baby

A harsh reality of campus politics, both intriguing and humane.

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.

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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Sarjano Khalid, Arjun Ayilath, Subin Sudhakaran, Sudheesh, Jeo Baby, Sooraj S. Kurup, and Binu Pappu in Ennivar (2023)

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