‘Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal’ review: A well executed satire on a funeral starring Anaswara Rajan

A nonetheless from Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal
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Can loss of life be humorous? Whereas there’s a predisposition to say no, occasions transpiring at a funeral are recognized to make clear the hysterical subtleties amongst individuals. Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal (VSBM) by S Vipin is a humorous exploration of this take, whereas questioning the perverse agendas of these across the deceased. The movie glances on the prevalence of labels similar to gender, blood relation, and others.

Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal (Malayalam)

Director: S Vipin

Solid: Azeez Nedumangad, Mallika Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, Joemon Jyothir, Baiju Santhosh

Runtime: 116 minutes

Storyline: Occasions unfurled at a funeral dwelling in a village in Thiruvananthapuram by individuals making an attempt to achieve their egocentric objectives

The film, set in a village in Thiruvananthapuram, begins with discussions concerning the marriage ceremony of Anjali (Anaswara Rajan). Nonetheless, her potential groom, Akhil, reveals poisonous qualities as a associate — an absence of belief, short-tempered nature, and an air of superiority. Concurrently, Anjali is pursued by her school senior Suhail (Siju Sunny), who can not take no for a solution. Anjali’s mother and father are decided to get her married regardless of her resistance. Anjali’s grandmother, Sumithra (Mallika Sukumaran), is her solely help within the household. Nonetheless, all plans go for a toss as Sumithra passes away as a result of cardiac arrest.

Throughout its 116-minute runtime, the movie doesn’t drag. As an alternative, you witness this hilarious chaos, with every character contributing with humour. From a grim state of affairs, the movie turns right into a hilarious tussle amongst characters. One of many characters within the film, Shakthi (a terrific Joemon Jyothir), says, “After I see individuals crying at a funeral, I can not management my laughter.” This can be a disturbing dilemma you face watching VSBM, interesting to the morally corrupt elements of your psyche.

Whereas loss of life is taken into account an surprising visitor, the debut director glances on the surprising (and undesirable) visitors that include it. Be it Karayogam President Venu, performed by Baiju Santhosh, who is decided to outshine and overpower everybody on the funeral, or Siju’s character Suhail making an attempt to woo Anjali throughout the closing rites of her grandmother. Relations of Sumithra don’t make issues simple both, as they’re aggravated by the truth that they weren’t “knowledgeable” concerning the loss of life. People circling a house ready for “the information” evokes photographs of vultures ready for his or her prey to die.

Produced by Vipin Das and Sahu Garapati, VSBM is a well-executed satire and a worthy addition to the listing of darkish comedy films in Malayalam coping with loss of life. Like Ee Ma Yau and Jan. E. Man, VSBM performs on contrasts in moods related to loss of life — oscillating between celebrating a life and mourning a loss. Concurrently, gender, class, and different components play into whether or not the individual deserves dignity in loss of life.

Azeez Nedumangad performs Murali, Sumithra’s son-in-law, a severe character, with restraint. The character’s helplessness in shuttling between events to organise a funeral is obvious in his efficiency. Anaswara Rajan as Anjali displays her acting chops towards the latter half of the movie, nailing the emotional scenes.

Azeez Nedumangad in Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal
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Noby Marcose and Siju Sunny additionally play their elements properly. Ashwathy Chand Kishor, enjoying Sumithra’s daughter Sudha, handles humorous and emotional scenes properly. Mallika Sukumaran showcases her price of expertise as a grandmother. One other standout efficiency is by Saji Sabana, enjoying Prasanna, the vengeful neighbour of the bereaved household. He’s additionally the artistic director of the film.

The frames by Rahim Aboobacker current the village panorama with freshness. Music by Ankit Menon efficiently addresses the tough plot.

General, VSBM is an fulfilling watch about life and loss of life. Whereas touching upon a number of social points, it strongly executes darkish humour and laughs at what makes you uncomfortable.

Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal is presently working in theatres