Story:
Bibi (Mithun Jai Shankar), Aju (Hipzster), and Shanthan (Roshan Shahnavaz) are three individuals from Kerala who enrolled in an engineering college in Bangalore. Unfortunately, they become victims of physical assault by their college seniors, prompting them to seek retribution. Aju suggests that gaining the support of locals would aid them in their quest for revenge against seniors. Consequently, they form a bond with Ranga (Fahadh Faasil), a notorious local gangster. The film revolves around the impact of this newfound companionship with Ranga on the lives of Bibi, Aju, and Shanthan.
Performances:
Fahadh’s performance is exceptional, leaving a lasting impression. Fahadh’s portrayal in the film is incredibly entertaining, with even the smallest gestures bringing laughter. He fully embraces his character, making Aavesham a delightful movie. His acting skills are so remarkable that it is hard to envision anyone else playing the role of Ranga. Mithun Jai Shankar, Hipzster, and Roshan Shahnavaz suited the characters of youngsters well and made their presence felt in crucial sequences. Sajin Gopu does an excellent job as Amban, the sidekick to Ranga Anna. Mansoor Ali Khan and others were fine.
Analysis:
At the outset, Aavesham is a regular mass entertainer, but it provides an exhilarating experience. Fahadh Faasil’s energetic performance greatly enhances this action comedy. Despite the simplistic storyline, Jithu Madhavan skillfully injects entertaining moments throughout the film. The director’s wise decision to cast Fahadh Faasil as Ranga contributes significantly to the movie’s success, as the actor’s electrifying portrayal elevates it to new heights. Though the narrative takes a dip here and there in the latter half, the movie held the interest.
Positives:
Aavesham is a film that heavily relies on the lead actor’s characterization, and Director Jithu Madhavan has undoubtedly created one of the most unique characterizations in recent times. What sets this film apart is Fahadh Faasil’s selection for the lead role. The doubts from the younger trio about Fahadh Faasil’s capabilities and the goons’ excessive praise of him add an intriguing layer of doubt for the audience, making the proceedings more engaging. The director successfully introduces an element of suspense in this action comedy. Both halves of the film offer many enjoyable moments, with the fun scenes working effectively.
Sushin Shyam has delivered a remarkable collection of songs and background scores that perfectly align with the film’s theme. Sameer Thahir’s cinematography is genuinely outstanding, capturing the fight sequences with exceptional precision.
Negatives:
The movie primarily focuses on developing the protagonist’s character with a thin plot. Much time is dedicated to establishing the world and its characters. The pacing tends to slow down in some parts of the second half, and a few scenes could have been trimmed for a tighter narrative. Mansoor Ali Khan’s character could have benefited from more depth.
