Name: Shavam
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-11-28
Duration: 1 h 4 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Baiju Balan, Francis Borgia, Deepa Divakar

Director Don Palathara's dull drama about death of a family breadwinner hits multiple points yet is an affair bleaker than death itself. Set in black and white to reduce post-production costs, Shavam describes the proceedings of a funeral by the dead man's family, friends, neighbors, and village society members who show nothing but insensitivity to the dead as well as the immediate kin. They talk about random things, engage in alcohol consumption, and share their insecurities all while having a dead man inside the house. The dialogues are good and perhaps the most Malayali thing you will observe in Shavam, but don't go in with too many expectations. Shavam starts and ends without a bang, mostly because of a lack of proper conflict and background. TN.

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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