Runtime: 2hrs 30min
Genre: Suspense Drama
Language: Malayalam
Availability: Theatres
Coming from a director like Jeethu Joseph, especially with the strong reputation of the Drishyam franchise, expectations are naturally very high. Audiences expect a gripping thriller with strong writing, smart twists, and a powerful impact. Unfortunately, this film falls short of those expectations and misses the banger feel that the previous installments had.👎
The first half unfolds slowly, which is expected for this kind of story, but the writing lacks the punch and effectiveness seen in the earlier parts. The screenplay takes time to set up the drama, but many scenes do not create the required impact👎. However, the interval twist is decent👍 and gives some hope for the second half.
The second half has a few tense moments where Jeethu Joseph succeeds in creating the right mood👍. But those moments are not enough to lift the film completely after a slow first half. The climax is decent👍, with good emotion and a twist, but it still does not deliver the strong high that fans expect from this franchise👎.
Lalettan sir is terrific in his role, especially in the emotional climax portions👍. His performance adds value to the film, and the supporting artists also do well in their given roles. However, the production values are not very impressive👎.
Overall, Jeethu Joseph disappoints more as a writer than as a director👎. A few scenes work, but the film as a whole does not match his usual standards👎. This is easily the weakest film in the franchise👎. Keep your expectations in check, as this is more of a revenge drama than a proper thriller👎👎
The film misses the banger impact and gripping thrill that made the earlier parts memorable. For fans of the franchise, this may turn out to be a disappointing watch👎
