‘Thalavara’ Movie Review: Arjun Ashokan shine in a beautiful story told with honesty

Three-fourth on the way Thalwara, One finds out that we do not know the name of Arjun Ashokan’s character. Jyothish’s childhood friends have forgotten, because they mostly call him ‘Pand’ or ‘Pandan’ (Pandy Vitiligo in Malayalam is used relaxedly to refer to). Thalwara Unexpected small ways give a tug on the heartbeat, hope, and, by the end of the film, gives you a little tear tear. Director Akhil Anilkumar’s depiction is sensitive and fine.

Yes, the story is about a person with vitiligo, but the situation is not at the center of the story. The film is more about Geothish and how it ends, or learn to deal with it at least, some emotional goods caused by it. Their redemption chap (by self-consciousness towards self-acceptance) is depicted.

Too, Thalwara Does the story of a young man pursuing the dream of cinema and how vitiligo and others’ perception about it faces challenges. Because, the irony is that the showbiz is all about appearances, or so we think. He faces, whoever believes, he struggles with the face of his background – unemployment, financial troubles and family problems – trying to make a career in films. The message is that there are all kinds of people in the film industry, but, of course, good people sometimes win.

Nobody in Jyothish’s life – family or friend – refers to vitiligo until his cruelty (word) comes out. The awareness of others about this is ever present, just as the white patches on his skin cannot be ignored. When, towards the end of the film, Jyothish claims his desire to act in films, his mother asks him how he thinks he will make it with his position. This is the biggest cut, which breaks his heart. Nevertheless, they are taunted, and crime is a luxury.

Jyotish lives in Palakkad with his family in a low -income area, in a house that his mother often compares to a kennel. His father, who is brilliantly registered by veteran actor Ashokan, has lost all his money while chasing the dream of cinema. Apparently, his mother, a brilliant portrayal by Ashmas, cannot tolerate a member of another film-jun. His constants are four of his friends with whom he is not working.

The story arises when a new tenant and his mother go to a friend’s house. Sandhya (Reveth Sharma), a Tamilian-Malayali, the purpose of prejudice of all friends becomes (a la) In Harihar Nagar And a group of other Malayalam films) except astrology, because he knows that he does not create a chance due to his skin. His friends consider him ‘safe’, who are between him and the evening. There is no spiiler here with whom Sandhya falls in love with! And Raywathi affects as a Sassi Sandhya that what really knows, or who she wants.

The subtle actions of Jyothish point to their self-esteem issues-their dislikes to be photographed by the other because they cannot manipulate images with filters as they do with their selfie, and for example, their full-precious clothes. Or when the panda chooses the plush, how does he drown, perhaps, reminds him of his situation? These details increase the story stories.

Jyothish is one of Arjun Ashokan’s honest performances. He reflects the quiet difference of a person uncomfortable with that care to his appearance. Ashokan glows as a cinema-joyful father of Jyothish, which is kind and easy. Despite the annoyance of Ashuma in the love of her husband’s cinema, the relationship between the old couple is sweet.

For Akhil’s credit, he has managed to exclude the best of the entire artists of his actors. He has understood brief and honest performance. Their journey is well towards the character chap and change of the main characters.

Some exchanges are funny for its realism. For example, look at Sandhya’s father’s face when Geothish informed him about his intentions to become an actor – Anmol!

Akhil Anilkumar, who co-written and directed Archana 31 not out And one of a section Freedom fightTrying to keep the story taut in 120-utter minutes. Some writing/editing decisions could be harassed by the film. His co-writer Appu Aslam on this project. Looking at the story, an inclusion is the scope of the sermon, but does not indulge all and shows restraint. The music composed by the electronic kili is emotional.

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Makeup, which is inconsistent and disgusting, has the only late-down in the film. Vitiligo patch changes the shape and shape, as the gray patches in Jyothish’s hair. The makeup team could spend some time in research for better output.

but otherwise, Thalwara Like the family plays of the past, there is a lovely film, where the good man eventually wins. Of course, if you are looking for deep intellectual insight into the psyche of a person with vitiligo, then you are in the wrong place. A library can be a better place.

A postscript – When Manish Narayanan presents a film, expectations are bound to be high, and Thalwara Distributes.

Thalawar is currently running in theaters

Published – August 22, 2025 05:53 pm IST