

Mollywood Times
There is an honesty to this film that immediately stands out. It never feels like a crowd-pleasing entertainer trying to satisfy everyone. At its core, this story could have been set in any profession and still remained just as relevant. The protagonist happens to be an aspiring director, but the film is really about surviving in a fiercely competitive environment. It portrays ambition, politics, societal expectations, insecurities, and heartbreak with brutal honesty.
Ironically, the marketing gives a completely different impression. The meme-based promotions, the title, and seeing Naslen in the lead might make you expect a light hearted, feel good entertainer. Instead, the film takes a much darker, more introspective route, which could divide us the audience. In hindsight, both the marketing and even the title could have better reflected the film's actual tone. However, if you've watched the director's previous film, Mukundan Unni Associates, you'll have a much clearer idea of the kind of protagonist and storytelling to expect.
Naslen's character isn't written to be instantly likeable, and that's exactly what makes him work. He gradually grows on you, becoming increasingly relatable as the story unfolds. It's one of his most convincing performances to date. The screenplay is packed with satire, uncomfortable truths, and meta-commentary. Rather than glorifying the film industry, it strips away the romance and exposes its politics, ego clashes, hypocrisies, and emotional toll. Sharafudheen, Sangeeth Prathap, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and the rest of the supporting cast deliver a really good performances throughout
Technically, the film is brilliant. The sound design is exceptional and Jakes Bejoy needs special appreciation his music elevates the emotional weight of several key scenes.
Overall, this isn't a feel-good entertainer or a conventional commercial film. Its an unconventional, layered story that explores multiple themes while not spoon-feeding every emotion or idea. I genuinely enjoyed the experience. If you're open to watching something different and unique, this is for you...